{"product_id":"much-ado-about-mothing-9781472966988","title":"Much Ado About Mothing","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eJames Lowen narrates a year-long quest to see Britain''s rarest and more remarkable moths.\u003c\/b\u003eAlthough mostly unseen by us, moths are everywhere. And their capacity to delight astounds.Inspired by a revelatory encounter with a Poplar Hawk-moth  a huge, velvety-winged wonder wrapped in silver  James Lowen embarks on a year-long quest to celebrate the joy of Britain's rarest and most remarkable moths. By hiking up mountains, wading through marshes and roaming by night amid ancient woodlands, James follows the trails of both Victorian collectors and present-day conservationists. Seeking to understand why they and many ordinary folk love what the general public purports to hate, his investigations reveal a heady world of criminality and controversy, derring-do and determination.From Cornwall to the Cairngorms, James explores British landscapes to coax these much-maligned creatures out from the cover of darkness and into the light. Moths are revealed to be attractive, astonishing and app\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIf moths mean nothing to you, opening this book is like stumbling from a dark street into an unexpected party. Here is colour, wonder, surprise – and fun. A jolly, generous, kind-hearted host, James Lowen unveils a splendid serving of moth intoxication! -- Patrick Barkham\u003cbr\u003eCharming and awe-inspiring. Whether you love or loathe moths, this book is for you. -- Kate Bradbury\u003cbr\u003eWhether recounting nights spent searching for moths amid the heather or relating an autumn dedicated to the perfect blue of Clifden Nonpareil, this boy can write! -- David Gedge\u003cbr\u003eThoroughly recommended ... let James Lowen show you that moths are deserving of everybody's attention. * Birdwatch Magazine *\u003cbr\u003eI loved this book…and the author writes with real passion and insight about these lovely insects. After 40 years of mothing, the book brought a new interest and rekindled my old excitement of finding a new moth. -- Adrian Spalding * Atropos *\u003cbr\u003eWith prose as rich and velvety as a Black Rustic’s wings, in \u003ci\u003eMuch Ado About Mothing \u003c\/i\u003eJames Lowen shines a welcome light into the hidden world of Britain’s moths, those consumed by their beauty and conservation, and the places upon which they depend. Their stories are remarkable and, in this delicious book, Lowen serves them with the relish they deserve. -- Jon Dunn\u003cbr\u003eGloriously uplifting, hilariously eccentric; a big warm hug of a book written straight from the heart. Moths at their most inspiring, nature writing at its finest. -- Helen Pilcher\u003cbr\u003eJames Lowen's year-long quest to find Britain's rarest and most remarkable moths seeks to persuade the sceptical, the fearful and the unaware of the sheer unexpected beauty of these largely misjudged insects. -- Roger Butler * The Great Outdoors *\u003cbr\u003eThis is a book full of enthusiasm and erudition. -- Adrian Spalding * Atropos *\u003cbr\u003eJames Lowen confesses his love affair with some of Britain’s most overlooked creatures – and, in doing so, reveals the wonder of moths. A delightful book, packed with passion and fascinating detail. -- Stephen Moss, naturalist and author\u003cbr\u003eUsing clearwing pheromone lures and light traps, sleeping in cars, shivering on mountainsides, or clambering down precipitous gorges, Lowen brings a charm and wit to these close encounters [with moths], making them personal and intimate, and a delight to read. -- Richard Jones, Royal Entomological Society\u003cbr\u003eWritten with craft and class […] The ride is as mad as a moth’s meanders. -- Dominic Couzens, author and journalist\u003cbr\u003eWritten by someone who so ably conveys his passion, \u003ci\u003eMuch Ado About Mothing\u003c\/i\u003e is an enthralling 20-chapter celebration of these winged insects. Accompanied by his abiding enthusiasm and wonder, Lowen's writing is entertaining, packed with descriptive prose and fascinating facts about his quarry. -- Josh Jones, Birdwatch\u003cbr\u003eThoughtful but witty, erudite but accessible and beautifully crafted. -- Nick Acheson, naturalist and conservationist\u003cbr\u003eEnjoyed reading this enthusiastic romp through the British countryside searching for moths. -- Richard Lewington, wildlife artist\u003cbr\u003eIn his wonderful new book, \u003ci\u003eMuch Ado About Mothing\u003c\/i\u003e, James Lowen, challenges all those dusty preconceptions about moths […] it will astonish and intrigue even the hardiest of mottephobe, I am sure. And, remember butterflies are just one group within the moth family… and who doesn’t like butterflies? -- David Bradley, writer and wildlife photographer\u003cbr\u003eAs a book on moths, it is unique and unrivalled. -- John Feltwell, Wildlife Matters\u003cbr\u003eLowen reports on his explorations in vivid prose, and his use of British slang will have American readers running to their dictionaries. Such is Lowen's enthusiasm that he even converts his preteen daughter to his passion. Amateur entomologists will find this a fascinating, evocative armchair guide. -- Booklist\u003cbr\u003eThis book is an excellent, well-written, informative, read, which I recommend highly. -- Rob Grimmond, Somerset Moth Group\u003cbr\u003eJames has a great way with words and brings moths to life, from the tiniest micro to the largest macro [...] At the very least, Much Ado About Mothing will be on your list of Christmas presents. * Dave Grundy, Comma *\u003cbr\u003eA charming new book. * John Ingham, The Daily Express *\u003cbr\u003eThis journey introduces the reader to many astonishing species, and along the way we meet a broad range of people that share Lowen's passion for recording and conserving moths, including his young daughter who is also utterly enchanted by them […] good PR for moths. * Ashleigh Whiffin, BBC Wildlife magazine *\u003cbr\u003eHe writes with gleeful enthusiasm and a passion bordering on obsession about his mothy subjects […] I really enjoyed reading this and it makes me want to go out and get a moth trap. * Paul Cheney, HalfManHalfBook *\u003cbr\u003eA story of discovery and adventure that is equal parts informative and delightful. If you’re a moth hater we are confident this book will change your mind – or, at the very least, give you one more reason to care about habitat restoration. * Rewilding Magazine Canada *\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNote on names Prologue 1. The winter garden - and beyond 2. Cats, tracks and caves 3. The spring garden - leaves, twigs and bird craps 4. (What's the story) Kentish Glory? 5. Why H is for Hawk-moth too 6. The Clearwing King... dethroned 7. If small is beautiful, how gorgeous is tiny? 8. Dry zone 9. Wetsuit 10. Sylvan secrets 11. All the moths look the same 12. The summer garden - and its lost souls 13. Life's a beach 14. Rock and a hard place 15. Heather 16. New arrivals, welcome? 17. Winged wanderers 18. Perfect blue 19. The autumn garden - of memes and leaves 20. Southern comfort Epilogue Further reading Acknowledgements Index","brand":"Bloomsbury Publishing PLC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47851779490135,"sku":"9781472966988","price":11.39,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9781472966988.jpg?v=1710644563","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/much-ado-about-mothing-9781472966988","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}