Summer’s Hum

’The wildflower bank outside my window hums and buzzes. At midday, the summer sun spreads the perfume of roses and honeysuckle to every corner.’

Summer’s Hum is the second book in a stunning seasonal quartet from beloved printmaker and illustrator Angela Harding.

This series will take readers on a journey through the seasons, reflecting Angela’s view as the nature around her transforms and evolves over the months. Taking in landscapes across the UK, from views from her home studio in Rutland to the Scottish wilderness, via the low-lying marshlands of Suffolk and the windswept hills of Yorkshire, the beautiful illustrations and evocative imagery of the prose make this the perfect book for nature lovers and art lovers everywhere.

Featuring many of Angela’s most beloved prints, alongside Angela’s observations and inspirations, Spring Unfurled, Summer’s Hum, Falling into Autumn andWinter’s Song are a joyful celebration of nature and wildlife across the UK at all times of year.

Angela Harding lives in the small county of Rutland and works out of the studio at the bottom of her garden in the village of Wing.

Angela has worked on the covers for a number of books: including J D James, Ted Hughes, Katya Balen and James Rebanks. Her children’s book RSPB Birds by Miranda Krestovnikoff was longlisted for the Klaus Flugge prize. Her most recent children’s book Wilding, by Isabella Tree, is an illustrated adaptation of the bestselling book of the name. Other recent publications include Blossomise by Simon Armitage, a Sunday Times bestseller.

Angela has written and illustrated three books published by Little, Brown: A Year Unfolding, Wild Light and Still Waters & Wild Waves.

Angela’s unique and distinct style has become instantly recognisable to nature lovers and book lovers alike, gaining her a huge number of fans who flock to buy her merchandise including calendars, cards, tea towels, totebags and jigsaws. She has been chosen as the 2024 artist for the Books are my Bag tote bag.