Who are you and what is this project?
Coast to Bluff Recreational Access and Conservation (CBRAC) is a Cayman non-profit dedicated to land conservation on Cayman Brac. NatureCulture is a US-based publisher of books concerning land protection. Together we’ve planned a book focusing on the land, culture, and creativity of Cayman Brac to be published in 2024.
What is this book about?
The beauty and wonder of Cayman Brac’s natural heritage and how this is honoured and expressed by artists. The plants, animals, landscape, and surrounding sea have always been a source of inspiration for creatives and this book is a celebration of the relationship between artist and island. This book is a statement: we are proud of Cayman Brac and we want future generations to continue experiencing its wonders.
Why are you doing this book?
- to help conserve land on Cayman To us, conservation means keeping the land in a natural state as a habitat for plants and animals and to be enjoyed by all residents and visitors of Cayman Brac.
- to celebrate and promote Caymanian arts and culture
- to celebrate the beauty of Cayman Brac
Who benefits financially and how?
Everyone involved in creating the book may obtain it at wholesale, and resell it at retail if they wish. In addition, the following groups who invest time and effort into creating it benefit:
- land conservation on Cayman Brac via CBRAC (via a percentage of sales)
- artists, poets, and other creatives who take part in the book (via royalties)
- the publisher (via a percentage of sales)
- non-profits and other benevolent groups that help fund the book (via publicity)
As a creative, why should I contribute to this book?
- you can sell the book for profit
- you get royalties
- you get a free book
- you can help promote Cayman culture
- you can help conserve land on Brac
- publicity for your work and that of other Caymanian authors
- publicity for Cayman Brac
As a creative, how can I contribute to this book?
- see the call here for more information: https://www.nature-culture.net/calls-for-submissions
- deadline extended to December 31, 2023
As a cultural or community environmental or arts organization. How can I become involved?
- share information about this project with potential participants
- be listed as a resource in the book, and offer the book for sale in exchange for a donation of funds
- email the publisher, Lis McLoughlin: [email protected] or the CBRAC Director, William Verhoeven: [email protected]
We welcome ideas for collaboration. Please contact: CBRAC via Director William Verhoeven: [email protected] or The Publisher, Lis McLoughlin: [email protected]
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