This amazing collection of images has been gathered over years and explores the surface textures of everything from rust and wood to lichen and old sails. Captions describe each of the surfaces and where they were found. A brief essay introduces each theme, but essentially this is a glorious selection of images to inspire and intrigue. It will appeal to artists, designers and photographers from all areas of the Visual Arts. The author is currently starting a photographic agency on-line. All the images from the book plus about another 200 will be available to buy, and will be useful for a wide range of artists and designers.