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Book Five — The Northern Fells, published by Henry Marshall in 1962 (dustwrapper priced 12/6, reddish brown cloth boards with silver lettering) In 1992, a year after Wainwright's death, Michael Joseph took control of all of Wainwright's books, including the Pictorial Guides, a change of which Wainwright himself was in favour. [6] When they ceased publication in 2003, [7] the rights were bought by Frances Lincoln [8] who shortly afterwards embarked on a revised Second Edition of the guides. As of 2014 [update] a third edition of the guides, known as the Walkers Edition, is being prepared by Clive Hutchby. [10] Book One: The Eastern Fells was published in March 2015; Book Two: The Far Eastern Fells was published in October 2015. Book Three: The Central Fells, was published in March 2016. Books Four, Five, Six and Seven will follow in 2017, 2018, 2019 and 2019 respectively. [ citation needed] Wainwright bagging [ edit ] Unlike many authors who dedicate books to particular people known to them, Wainwright commences each book with an unusual dedication. These are:
The series has been in print almost continuously since it was first published between 1955 and 1966, with more than 2 million copies sold. [1] It is still regarded by many walkers as the definitive guide [2] [3] to the Lakeland mountains. The 214 fells described in the seven volumes have become known as the Wainwrights. As of 2013 [update] the LDWA register of those who have climbed all the fells listed 674 names. [4] The Wainwright Society maintains a "register of current Society members who have climbed all 214 fells". [5] First editions [ edit ] The first five books were originally published by Wainwright's friend, Henry Marshall, Chief Librarian of Kendal and Westmorland, who took charge of publicity and administration. Another friend, Sandy Hewitson (of Bateman and Hewitson Ltd) agreed to print the books using Wainwright's original manuscript, although in fact the printing was done by The Westmorland Gazette in Kendal, who had taken over Bateman and Hewitson Ltd. From 1963, Westmorland Gazette also became the publisher, and their name appears as such on the first impressions of Books Six and Seven. The books, together with details of the first impressions, are: Book Two — The Far Eastern Fells, published by Henry Marshall in 1957 (dustwrapper priced 12/6, grey cloth boards with red lettering) THE MEN OF THE ORDNANCE SURVEY whose maps of Lakeland have given me much pleasure both on the fells and by my fireside”Goods that by reason of their nature, cannot be returned - (Items such as underwear, where the 'hygiene patch' has been removed, or cosmetics where the seal has been broken).
Wainwright, notoriously shy, also includes one drawing of himself in each book, generally from behind, of him admiring a particular view. These are:Each of the fells covered by the guides has its own chapter, which normally includes a map of the fell, comprehensive details and 3-dimensional drawings of ascent routes, ridge routes to other fells, routes of descent and a description of the summit. Carefully annotated pen and ink drawings of ascents and views accompany the details of each fell. Each book starts with a description of the geography of the area and ends with Some personal notes in conclusion.
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