SHORTLISTED FOR THE 2025 WAINWRIGHT PRIZE FOR NATURE WRITING.

‘Captivating’ - New Scientist

‘A wondrous work of walking, seeing and thinking’ - Robert Macfarlane

‘A startlingly brilliant and moving debut’ - William Dalrymple

A profound observation of coastlines and wetlands, climate and self, by a leading Indian ecological activist. Introduction by Robert Macfarlane.

Written in enchanting prose, Intertidal reveals an unseen world. We hear frog calls throughout the night, spot butterflies miles out at sea, observe the churning of longshore currents, and contemplate the composting abilities of worms.

We also witness communities coming together to protect the homes of both human and non-human inhabitants of the coast. Intertidal invites us to reimagine our values; listening to the natural world, responding to the call of the climate, and moving away from outdated political and cultural values that have caused ecological destruction.

Set on beaches, marshes, and the wild places within the mind, Intertidal celebrates the restorative power of nature and explores what it means to reclaim an ecology that has been colonized.

Pages: 288, Dimensions: 12.9x12.9cm