Spell Songs - In Thin Air Mixed Media Book and CD, Hardcover

Spell Songs – In Thin Air is a mixed-media book and CD bringing together writing, art, music and nature. Created as a companion to The Book of Birds, it is for readers and listeners interested in birdlife and creative collaboration.

Key Features

• Creative Collaboration: Robert Macfarlane and Jackie Morris worked with seven folk and world musicians on the project.
• Birdlife Focus: A poetic and creative response to the loss of birds from land, sea and sky.
• Art and Photography: Includes newly commissioned artwork by Jackie Morris and documentary photography of the collaborative process.
• Writing: Features an article by Robert Macfarlane and writing from each of the musicians.

What's Included

• Art cards featuring newly commissioned artwork by Jackie Morris
• Hardback CD book containing the CD
• Pull-out concertina artwork of a migration by Jackie Morris

Specifications

• Author: Robert Macfarlane, Jackie Morris, Karine Polwart, Julie Fowlis, Kris Drever, Seckou Keita, Rachel Newton, Beth Porter and Jim Molyneux
• Format: Hardcover
• Publisher: Folk by the Oak
• Publication Date: 3 Sept. 2026
• Language: English
• Dimensions: 17.1 x 2.5 x 17.1 cm (6.7 x 1 x 6.7 in)
• Weight: 532 g (18.8 oz)
• Release Date: 2026-09-03