Book launch to celebrate The Solent

To celebrate the publication of ‘The Solent: A photographic portrait’by Terry Heathcote and Fred Barter, Waterstone’s Lymington will be holding a launch party, in memory of the photographer, Terry Heathcote, on Saturday, 20 September from 11am–1pm.

‘The Solent: A photographic portrait ‘ by Terry Heathcote and Fred Barter, is a stunning collection of Terry Heathcote’s photographs that celebrate the Solent in all its glory and variety, offering a unique insight into its changing landscapes and revealing just why the area has always attracted so many different people.

Divided into five sections covering, the New Forest Coast, Southampton Water, Portsmouth Harbour, Chichester Harbour and Isle of Wight, the book takes the reader on a photographic voyage through the Solent to reveal past and present side by side from Roman palaces to Second World War defences, whilst uncovering the secrets of its rich natural habitats.

The late Terry Heathcote lived in, and photographed around the area of the Solent for 25 years. His knowledge of the area was immense and this, combined with his remarkable skill with a camera, has resulted in a stunning and unique photographic collection. Sadly Terry died before the book was finished, but with the help of journalist and Solent aficionado Fred Barter, who completed the research and commentary to accompany the photographs, and Gordon Young who brought the book to Adlard Coles Nautical, The Solent: A photographic portrait was finally published at the end of August 2008.

The Solent: A photographic portrait is published by Adlard Coles Nautical, price £19.99.