Dear Nature,

by John Newling

In 2018 artist John Newling spent 81 consecutive days writing letters to Nature. The letters echo the sentiment of a series of letters to a loved one but with a voice of humanity attempting to come to terms with its relationship to nature.

The letters take you on a journey through the history of agriculture, economics, religion and capitalism to the present day. Newling describes the values that have underpinned human endeavour and shaped our world.

But most importantly, Dear Nature describes that which all humans with a conscience, deep down, must feel right now about nature.

This book offers a new state of mind for the future, rooted in balance and respect.

168 pages, Hardcover

Published January 1, 2018

Reviews

[Jonathan Casciani · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a really beautiful book and such an unusual format too, the whole narrative written over 81 letters. A really interesting writer who perhaps expresses alot of what has been on my mind in relation to the current environmental crisis. The book comes a reassuring and philosophical perspective that clarifies our position within Nature. Essential reading for anyone thinking about nature, the environment and the future.

[Naomi · Rating 5 out of 5]

Beautiful. I loved the slow pace and ponderings. And letting the drawings grow on each page. Great.