I got to stop by Heyday Books the other day and hold The Curious World of Seaweedin my hand. It is a marvel, with embossed letters, both front and back, foil stamped with gold. The cover image is mysterious, enticing one into the pages to read the ecological and historical context for all this beauty and curiousity. Mary Ellen Hannibal's wonderful quote graces the back cover, alongside Stephanocystis osmundacea (featured in chapter 3). Otter, sea urchin and many inspiring women scientists figure prominantly throughout, but the stories always revolve around the macroalgae, the seaweed and kelp. My instagram feed gives a taste of the crazy ride that has been the last few months, but now it is time to take a breath and pre-order this book! The official release date is August 6, and I am busy scheduling lots of fun events, from seaweed symposia and soirees to exhibits and presentations. The first will be August 5--a grand release book event at BookShopSantaCruz. Put it on your calendar! And others are going up on the ever updated EVENTS page, so keep an eye out!
There are two great ways to make sure your copy is ready for you on August 6:
Pop into your local bookstore and ask them to order a copy for you to pick up on August 6th. This is a fabulous way to spread the word and get bookstores to order the book.
