Description
“The book we have all been waiting for!”
“…honestly the most beautiful book on wild food – or food actually – I’ve ever seen.”
– Liz Knight, author of ‘Forage’, ‘Buds and Blossoms’ and ‘Wild Drinks’.
A 272 page guide to the edible opportunities of North Atlantic coastlines; covering coastal plants, seaweed, shellfish and more, from professional foraging guide and wild-food chef Mark Williams.
“The Coastal Forager is a sumptuous celebration of the wild foods found in abundance on our shores. Mark’s deep knowledge and love of these plants and seaweeds is distilled into a beautiful, authoritative guide, illustrated with both detailed botanical illustrations and useful photographs of everything in situ. The text reflects his quiet mastery of the subject with humour and an obvious passion for foraging. And, I can assure you – having tasted them over the years – that each recipe is a gourmet’s delight.”
– Mo Wilde, author of ‘The Wilderness Cure’ and ‘Wild Food’
If you’ve enjoyed the information on this website and fancy owning a beautifully illustrated and photographed even deeper dive into coastal foraging, this is the book for you! Learn more about the author here.
Cover Price: £28.00
Order a signed copy at cover price direct from the author, with free UK postage.
I hugely appreciate direct orders, as I make more than my standard (tiny!) commission on books I sell directly. Its the best way to support my work and free content. You can request personalised messages/dedications during checkout, by using the “Order notes” section.
Price is for UK deliveries only, sent by 48h Tracked Royal Mail. I will attempt to have it with you within 4 days, but as I do not dispatch every day it may take as long as 7 days.
Delivery Outside the UK
If you would like to order a signed copy direct from the author for delivery outside the UK, order above and i’ll get back to you by email to sort out the extra postage cost. (Delivery time: Allow 3-5 days for most of Europe, 6-7 days for rest of world). Indicative prices for extra postage of 1 book to common destinations below (ordering multiple copies will cost less per book in extra postage). If you wish to cancel your overseas order when I contact you about about extra postage costs I will refund you the full amount less Paypal fees of £1.11)
Ireland, France, Germany +£6.50 GBP
Netherlands, Denmark +£7.50
Norway, Sweden +£11.00 GBP
USA +£16.50 GBP
Canada +£17.50
Alternatively the book is available in all good book stores now, or you can buy the book from online retailers:
Bookshop.org – Recommended – a great way to order online AND support real world local book shops.
Waterstones – Ordering here will mean they distribute more copies to their real-world book shops.
Barnes and Noble (US) – For US and Canada online orders – copies will be shipped directly from the US.
Amazon – Using the big beast still really helps with promotion and sales of the book.
Wholesale Orders
If you wish to purchase 5 or more copies discounts are available at the following (UK delivered) prices:
5 – 10 copies 35% off cover price = £18.20/copy
10 – 20 copies 40% off cover price = £16.80/copy
Over 15 copies – higher discounts available
To place a wholesale order email mark@gallowaywildfoods.com and I’ll hook you up with the Thames and Hudson sales team
To the knowing eye, our coasts are an incredible source of nutrition and flavours – from aromatic maritime herbs and succulent coastal vegetables to umami-rich seaweeds and gourmet shellfish. Join Mark on an intimate gastronomic and ecological journey through a dazzling range of coastal habitats, learning how to safely identify, considerately harvest and creatively cook coastal wild foods.
The book is broken down into coastal habitats, with deep ecological and ethnobotanical explorations of each niche
The coast is not just one habitat, but a complex tapestry of ecosystems, woven by the sea. Structured around these distinct habitats – salt marsh, shingle, cliffs, sandy beach and the intertidal zone – the book leads us on a detailed exploration of an incredible and diverse range of edible species, with fascinating insights into their ecological roles and ethnobotanical history. Featuring a mix of stunning illustrations from Sofia Iva and informative and evocative photographs, we learn how to safely, legally, considerately and deliciously connect with them. Through recipes, seasonal tips, preserving guides, and fascinating personal stories from Mark’s own wild and rugged coastal home in Scotland, you will discover the flavours, nourishing abundance and fascinating stories of our North Atlantic shorelines.
Detailed explorations of safe, legal, responsible and considerate foraging, with all a beginner needs to know and lots more
“Foraging is so much more than just finding food. It is about finding our wild and free selves and The Coastal Forager is a giant leap in that direction and sure to become an instant classic. Mark’s enthusiasm and years of experience foraging on the coast is clear, and between these beautiful presented pages he treats us to his wealth of knowledge. As one of the world’s leading authorities on the subject we are in good hands. And for those who have followed him online and read his blog, you will not be disappointed. He continues to write with honesty and humour and as ever, I remain in awe at his ability to convey information in a straightforward, non-patronising manner.
I can hardly see a group of people who won’t benefit from this book: from parents bored of digging sandcastles and in need of coastally inspired cocktails, to barbeque hosts looking to wow their hot dog munching friends (rosehip ketchup anyone?), plant lovers and botanists interested in expanding their repertoire, to those interested in gut health.’
– Andy Hamilton, Author of Booze For Free, New Wild Order and The First Time Forager.
The book covers the European and North American coasts of the North Atlantic
Includes over 120 pages on 35 coastal plants and herbs, with detailed botanical illustrations, “at-a-glance” notes on distribution, similar species, season etc
Detailed text explores the ecological role, ethnobotanical history, sustainable harvesting strategies, recipes and eating/preservation suggestions of individual species, accompanied by detailed full-colour photography
Includes over 70 pages on seaweeds, including their food uses and medicinal properties and deep dives into 20 of the most rewarding species, with recipes, considerate harvesting strategies and ecological information
Includes 37 pages on the most accessible shellfish for foragers, with detailed information on safe harvesting, avoiding pollution, depuration, recipes and preservation