Unique visual exploration of this glorious corner of England.Let this new collection of 500 stunning, full colour photographs of Hampshire and the Isle of Wight guide you around this beautiful southern region of England. Discover the maritime past of Portsmouth and the medieval splendour of Winchester; roam the New Forest and sail across the Solent to the Isle of Wight. In this unique visual exploration you will discover the stories behind this ancient landscape through the photography of the coastline, landmarks and countryside – a book to remind you of past outings and to inspire future adventures. An ideal gift book for locals proud of their home countyA perfect souvenir of your tripAn inspirational guide for planning your next visitHampshire: A Pictorial Journey is a glorious visual feast to be enjoyed by visitors and locals alike. Short essays and extended captions are included, adding context to the pictorial journey through a fascinating and beautiful part of England.

Steve Vidler has been travelling virtually non-stop for over 50 years, dedicating his life to photographing all four corners or the globe and claims the world as his studio. "Hampshire - A Pictorial Journey" is his thrid book in this series. Some of his other titles include four London coffee table books, China, Thailand, Singapore, Switzerland, Hong Kong and Portugal to name but a few. With bases in London and Tokyo he is considered one of the world's most successful and prolific independent travel photographers.Diana Leppard has worked in the world of photography for most of her career, commissioning imagery from around the world and later helping to create what continues to be one of Britain's largest and most popular annual photography competitions. Now a freelance writer, this is her third project with Steve Vidler, the first being a book on London. She also presents an arts show for community radio.