Ness
Robert Macfarlane
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Ness
by Robert Macfarlane, Stanley Donwood
Published
2020
Publisher
Penguin Books, Limited
Pages
48
ISBN-13
9780241986370
Description
"Somewhere on a salt-and-shingle island, inside a ruined concrete structure known as The Green Chapel, a figure called The Armourer is leading a black mass with terrible intent. But something is coming to stop him. Five more-than-human forms are traversing land, sea and time towards The Green Chapel, moving towards the point where they will converge and become Ness. Ness has lichen skin and willow-bones. Ness is made of tidal drift, green moss and deep time. Ness has hagstones for eyes and speaks only in birds. And Ness has come to take this island back. What happens when land comes to life? What would it take for land to need to come to life? Using word and image, Robert Macfarlane and Stanley Donwood have together made a minor modern myth. Part-novella, part-prose-poem, part-mystery play, in Ness their skills combine to dazzling, troubling effect."--
Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Ness?
This edition of Ness has approximately 48 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Ness?
For most readers, Ness typically takes between 1h 0m and 40m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 12,000 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 48m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 2 days • Estimated word count: 12,000 words
Your individual reading time will vary based on your personal reading pace, the amount of daily reading time, and your familiarity with the subject matter.
What is the word count of Ness?
The estimated word count for Ness is approximately 12,000 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of Ness?
Ness was written by Robert Macfarlane, Stanley Donwood.
When was Ness published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 2020. The original work may have been published on a different date.