Wish Upon a Star: The Science, Magic and Meaning of Stars Homewares The Tudor revolution in commerce

The Tudor revolution in commerce led ambitious merchants to search for new forms of investment

designed to elevate your coffee or tea ritual with celestial magic

through physical and mental despair to euphoric highs

This doorstop takes its inspiration from the monkey’s fist knot

I spent about an hour photographing it before my camera started to lock up due to the conditions

Wish Upon a Star: The Science, Magic and Meaning of Stars Homewares The Tudor revolution in commerceWish Upon a Star: The Science, Magic and Meaning of Stars will be a richly illustrated guide to the myths, histories and science of stars. Covering their various forms, including constellations and galaxies, how we study stars and our connections to stars, including navigation, astronomy, art and mythology from around the world.