Green Man

by Jeremy Harte

We see the Green Man half-hidden on the walls of many of our old churches, a face surrounded by leaves. This beautifully illustrated and well-researched Pitkin Guide looks at this fascinating creature, its history, and where to find him. Look out for more Pitkin Guides on the very best of British history, heritage and travel.

Genres: Nonfiction, Art, History, British Literature

24 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2001

Reviews

[Nikki · Rating 4 out of 5]

Nicely done short booklet about green men. Really great photos. It’s just about 20 pages long, but manages to convey plenty of information in the short format. I’m guessing this little book was sold in a souvenir or gift shop. I recently bought a green man/northwind chair, and wanted to learn more about the origins of these faces.

[Caroline · Rating 4 out of 5]

Just what you need to learn about, and look for, these curious medieval decorations, at churches and other sites throughout Britain. The lightweight and portable format makes it good to use while traveling.

[Rae · Rating 3 out of 5]

A quick guide to the Green Man and where to find him across the United Kingdom.

[Christine · Rating 4 out of 5]

Crossposted at Booklikes.

Wonderful list of famous green men art at the end of this short book. Full of information. Really good Pitkin guide.

[Pam Ela · Rating 4 out of 5]

The story of the half hidden man found in old buildings, particularly churches and catedrals. eg Rosslyn Chapel, Winchester Cathedral

[Pixie · Rating 4 out of 5]

Wonderfully interesting booklet.