A whole world comes to life in vibrant color and sharp detail

On May 18, 1605, George Way­-mouth, captain of the English ship Archangel, anchored in the lee of Monhegan Island, finding shelter from a three-day storm. Putting ashore, the crew found fresh water to drink, wood to burn, and lobsters aplenty in the shoreline rocks. Today, lobstering and lobstermen are American icons of rugged individualism, and their way of life has enlivened and colored the countless bays and coves of New England.
The Lobstering Life puts read­- ers in the boats, on the docks, in the bars, and in the lives of the men and women who pull “bugs” from the sea to sustain a cussedly inde­pendent, much admired way of life. Not since Peter Matthiessen’s best­selling Men’s Lives has this trade been so vibrantly brought to life.

David Middleton is a professional photographer and writer. He is the author of 10 books and a contributing editor to Outdoor Photographer Magazine. He lives in Danby, VT. Professional photographer Brenda Berry’s current work focuses on environmental portraiture; she recently completed shooting a project for Save the Children—Bhutan. Berry lives on Bainbridge Island, WA.