Graham Rhodes is a highly talented photographer, writer and artist, living and working in Scarborough. He clearly feels great affection for the town as his latest book, Harbourside: Images of Scarborough Harbour, is a lovingly constructed portrait using nautical images taken in and around the harbour.
Every page of the book is dominated by a sensitive and evocative picture – each of which has been manipulated to suggest an otherworldliness or other timeliness, and as Graham worked on each image he put his thoughts into words in the form of a short but apt quotation, words which anchor the viewer to the image.
Scarborough has a long history, and the images in this beautiful book are redolent of a time gone by, a time when the pace of life was slower, when life itself was harder, and when ships and the sea were an integral part of the lives of all who dwelt in Scarborough.
This book will appeal to many people: those who live in Scarborough, those who used to live in Scarborough and have now left the town (but be careful, as Harbourside may induce strong pangs of nostalgia), good Yorkshire folk wherever they are, sailors and lovers of all things nautical, and anyone who appreciates stunning photography.
You can get an idea of just how good the book is by viewing the images online. But you’ll need to buy the book to touch it, feel it and immerse yourself properly in its wondrous imagery. You can see the book and buy it here.
Graham also has a collection of very reasonably priced limited edition prints of Scarborough and other Yorkshire scenes including York Minster and Bridlington available from his website.
And if you’re inspired to visit Scarborough, check out some Scarborough hotels or Scarborough B&Bs on Hello Yorkshire.