Book Nook - Away to See: Martha’s Vineyard

 This spring, readers are invited to experience Martha’s Vineyard through a new lens. Away to See: Martha’s Vineyard, the first in a series of artful gift books from painter Paul Norwood and writer/editor Liz Norwood, captures the island’s quieter, more contemplative side. Arriving in spring 2026, it features 46 original works of art, encouraging readers to pause, reflect, and see the island with new, and renewed, wonder. 

While the island is known well for its celebrities and storied history, Away to See: Martha’s Vineyard focuses instead on its natural beauty, simple pleasures, and deep connection to land and sea. Longtime summer residents Paul and Liz share their favorite island experiences and illuminate its slower side: the astonishing seascapes, the spirit of community, and the notion that sometimes the smallest things bring the greatest joy.

 

“For us, painting and putting words to our travels ushers us into another state of mind,” say Paul and Liz. “Away to See is our exploration of that ‘away’ state, where creativity, curiosity, and presence come together.”

 

The book offers an impressionistic, evergreen experience—a book to open at random for a moment of inspiration, beauty, and reflection. 

 

This is the first in a series of Away to See gift books, with a second book highlighting the California Coast in the works, followed closely by other beloved destinations.

 

Perfect for armchair travelers, art lovers, first-time Vineyard visitors and island locals alike, Away to See: Martha’s Vineyard is a meditative escape and a sensory journey through this idyllic island. It’s a timeless gift for any occasion, a book to be cherished, shared, and enjoyed all year long.

 

For more information about the book visit http://awaytosee.com/ and on Instagram: away.to.see

 

Paul Norwood is a painter known for his expressive coastal scenes and gestural style. After a successful career as a creative director, he has devoted the past 25 years to painting full time, exhibiting nationally from Boston to San Francisco. His work is represented by galleries including Stephanie Breitbard Fine Arts (CA), Eisenhauer Gallery (Martha’s Vineyard), and Jules Place (Boston), and appears in private collections including those of Sir Richard Branson and President Barack Obama. For more information visit paulnorwood.com | Instagram: @paulnorwood.art

 

Liz Norwood is a freelance editor and writer specializing in sustainability, wellness, travel, and culture. She has a passion for people and projects that make the world better and more beautiful—from organic food companies to social justice nonprofits, artists, and authors. Learn more at elizabethnorwood.com

 

The Collective Book Studio is a woman-owned, full-service publishing studio that works with authors, brands, and companies to create, develop, and publish high-quality books. With a focus on innovative content and striking design, The Collective Book Studio offers a unique approach to the publishing process, providing clients with expertise and collaborative support from concept to creation.