books

The Jardine Press was started by James in his final year at the Royal College of Art (1984),
with the publication of George Crabbe's "Peter Grimes" and James' accompanying linocuts.
The name "Jardine" comes from the press on which James used to print his first publications
(a treadle platten press c. 1890's). Jardine Press Ltd is now run by James and his wife Catherine.
To date, Jardine Press Ltd has published over thirty titles.

List of Jardine Press Ltd Books (go to Jardine Press Website)

 

New Book:
TIDE LINES
a biography of James and his work
written by the well known English art critic,
broadcaster and journalist Ian Collins,
who has published extensively on English East Coast painters.

"This is a book to treasure, relish and enjoy on many different levels"
Classic Boat, Nov 2011

"James Dodds: Tide Lines manages to be several things at once - an affectionate family memoir, a beautifully-produced art book and a celebration of the world of the sea and the coast and those who make a living on it." Eastern Daily Press

"Tide Lines is a joy from start to finish and in these miserable days is one of those rare books that make one glad to be alive."

Book signings and exhibitions:
Messum's Fine Art, Cork St, London: 4th October
Cork Brick Gallery, Bungay: 4th November
Red Lion Bookshop, Colchester: 5th November 12-2pm
Bircham Gallery, Holt, Norfolk: 26 Nov 12-2pm