Pendle - Witch Country

A project in Pendle Borough, UK by Alastair Lee
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Landscape photography book capturing the spirit of the land and people in the Pendle area famed for the 17th-century witch trials.
Backers: 158
Average Pledge Per Backer: £38

Funded: £6,016 of £5,750
Dates: May 24th -> Jun 23rd (30 days)
Project By: Alastair Lee
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Latest News

YES! 100% funded.... Hooray!

June 21st - via: kickstarter.com
the book's front cover and insert text Boosh! 100% funded with a couple of days to spare. Huge thanks to all the pledgers for believing in this project and your part in making it happen. A lot of you will have your name printed in the book, I'm sure... (Read More)

A landscape draped in history...

June 19th - via: kickstarter.com
Blacko Tower in Pendle, actually built in 1890.  A little bit like witchcraft itself the Pendle landscape is often misinterpreted. This is not the famous witches' meeting point 'Malkin Tower' although many assume it is. There are just four days... (Read More)

80% funded but time is running out...

June 18th - via: kickstarter.com
Lets make sure the sun doesn't set on the witch country project Only 5 days left to hit our target (nerves jangling) please keep spreading the word and reminding those that are interested that now is the time to make a pledge. Thank-you!   (Read More)

Pendlefolk all part of the spell...

June 14th - via: kickstarter.com
Double-page spread of pages 58-59  As well many atmospheric and spooky images with reference to Pendle's infamous past the book also features some local 'Pendlefolk' who engage with the landscape in some way. Loving this quote from local fell... (Read More)

Cover flaps under control...

June 13th - via: kickstarter.com
The evocative cover text - '.... traces the contours of East Lancashire’s most distinctive landmark to revisit the infamous events that took place under its brooding presence in the 17th Century before chronicling the evolution of the vibrant... (Read More)

A busy day on Pendle hill....

June 9th - via: kickstarter.com
A busy summer's day on Pendle today, whilst the book is finished this could be a late contender for the 'Take to the Hills' chapter.  (Read More)

Designing the book's jacket...

June 8th - via: kickstarter.com
On the final leg of getting the book finished, the cover jacket as it currently stands. Now to write the flap insert text, always the most painful part!  (Read More)

50% towards this project making it to print.....

June 7th - via: kickstarter.com
We're half-way up the hill, thanks to all the backers so far. Help us reach the summit by spreading the word about this project and we'll all have nice glossy Pendle books in time for Xmas.  (Read More)

Pendle, not only witches take flight...

June 6th - via: kickstarter.com
Did you know #pendlehill is a migratory passage site for some very interesting species of bird? Its all in the Pendle, Witch Country book, here is a snowbunting in supersonic flight on Pendle's eastern slope.  (Read More)

The Witch Country audio-visual teaser.....

June 5th - via: kickstarter.com
You'll need an HTML5 capable browser to see this content. Play Replay with sound Play with sound 00:00 00:00  (Read More)

Witch Country includes Ribble Valley side....

June 4th - via: kickstarter.com
Lots of people asking if the book includes some shots of Pendle from the Ribble Valley side. Yes it does! This one for example taken near Rimington in the Ribble Valley.  (Read More)

Above the clouds on Pendle Hill....

June 2nd - via: kickstarter.com
Thick fog in the valleys means its time to head for the high ground. Wandering across Pendle's summit plateau on days like this is hard to beat. Image features on a double page spread in the 'Take to the Hills' chapter.  (Read More)

Forest of Pendle

June 1st - via: kickstarter.com
the witch country would have had much more woodland area 400 years ago. There's a chapter in the book that captures this; Forest of Pendle  (Read More)

Yes! 25% towards the total, thanks to all the backers so far, keep spreading the love..

May 30th - via: kickstarter.com
'There's no hill in England like Pendle Hill' The Lancashire Witches, Harrison Ainsworth. Shot taken from Weets Hill.  (Read More)

Local business package added...

May 30th - via: kickstarter.com
If you are a local business wanting to get involved with the book we've just added a 'Corporate Package' where you can get your company logo in the book as well as a large framed print for your reception area and 6 boxed and signed copies of the... (Read More)

The book gets a feature on Myoutdoors.co.uk

May 29th - via: kickstarter.com
Check out this little teaser from Myoutdoors.co.uk about the 'Witch Country'... (Read More)

Rare conditions over Pendle, can only be witchcraft!

May 28th - via: kickstarter.com
A fogbow in front of an atmospheric Pendle Hill, double page spread from 'Pendle Hill' chapter.  (Read More)

Take to the Hills

May 28th - via: kickstarter.com
Pendle Hill is a popular and challenging fell running location, 'Take to the Hills' chapter double page spread.  (Read More)

The Witch Country casts a spell

May 26th - via: kickstarter.com
The Pendle Witch Country casting its spell.  (Read More)

Sample double page spread from the 'Pendle Hill' chapter.

May 25th - via: kickstarter.com
Pendle Hill during a brief window from a winter's snow storm.  (Read More)

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