The Lost Spells

The Lost Spells is a stunning new collection of acrostic poetry and artwork by beloved creative duo Robert Macfarlane and Jackie Morris. This magical new book is kindred in spirit to their bestselling, award-winning hit The Lost Words but fresh in its form, introducing a beautiful new set of natural spell-poems and artwork.

As in The Lost Words, these "spells" take their subjects from relatively commonplace, and yet underappreciated, animals, birds, trees and flowers - from Barn Owl to Red Fox, Grey Seal to Silver Birch, Jay to Jackdaw. But they break out of the triptych format of The Lost Words, finding new shapes, new spaces and new voices with which to conjure.

Written to be read aloud, painted in brushstrokes that call to the forest, field, riverbank and also to the heart, The Lost Spells summons back what is often lost from sight and care, and inspires protection and action on behalf of the natural world. Above all, it celebrates a sense of wonder, bearing witness to nature's power to amaze, console and bring joy.

A timeless, stunning gift to be pored over and cherished for years, The Lost Spells is dazzlingly beautiful and richly inventive, offering a magical new book from the creators of The Lost Words.