Away to See: Martha’s Vineyard Book Review – Beautiful, Transports the Soul, Captivating
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- Category: Haute This Issue
- Published on Friday, 01 May 2026 16:16
- Written by Janet Walker
Away to See: Martha's Vineyard, from The Collective Book Studio, combines original paintings with poetry to transport the soul to the magical beaches of the Vineyard, where simplicity awaits, erasing the cacophony of city life.
Across the 96 pages, readers are invited, with an engraved invitation on the back cover 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.
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With a look and feel of Edward Hopper, Paul Norwood presents across the pages 46 original paintings that are absorbing to the eye, as colors blend, transporting the soul, presenting seascapes, sunsets, the freshness of sun dried sheets, beach days, and nights, along with a quieter life away from the din of the compressed squeeze chosen to support these moments of escape.
Accompanying the artwork, the descriptive words of Liz Norwood completes the ferrying, and the reader, if they allow themselves, with the turning of each page, will find they have arrived in the world of the authors, and the escape to the Island, with long, relaxing sunsets, the abandonment of beach life, and even into the off season, the beach still holds allure.
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," says Paul and Liz. "Away to See is our exploration of that 'away' state, where creativity, curiosity, and presence come together."
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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.
Away to See: Martha's Vineyard is beautifully presented, transporting the soul for Islanders or weekenders, those who hold dear the treasured memories of youth and still yearn for a simpler time when absorbing the setting sun, as the colors shift from glorious reds and oranges to pinks, rose, and dusk blue, cemented a forever moment.
About the Authors:
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
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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. The Collective Book Studio, based in Oakland, CA, publishes high-quality lifestyle, gift, and children's books. Their books are distributed by Simon & Schuster, a global leader in general interest publishing, dedicated to providing the best in fiction and nonfiction for readers of all ages. For more information, visit www.simonandschuster.com
For more information about the book visit http://awaytosee.com/ and on Instagram: away.to.see
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Title: Away to See: Martha's Vineyard.
Author: Paul Norwood & Liz Norwood.
Language: English.
Release Date: March 2026.
Publisher: The Book Collective Studio.
Cover art: Paul Norwood.
Images: Used with Permission.
Length: 96 pages | 46 full-color paintings | 3,200 words.
ISBN: 978-1-68555-177-3.
MSRP: $30.00 (U.S.).
Janet Walker is the publisher, founder, and sole owner of Haute-Lifestyle.com. A graduate of New York University, she has been covering international news through the Beltway Insider, a weekly review of the nation's top stories, for more than a decade. A general beat writer/reporter and entertainment/film critic, she is also an accomplished news/investigative news/crime reporter and submitted for Pulitzer Prize consideration "Cops Conspire to Deep Six Sex Assaults" in the Breaking News Category and was persuaded to withdraw the submission. Ms. Walker has completed five award-winning screenplays "The Six Sides of Truth," "The Assassins of Fifth Avenue," "The Wednesday Killer," "The Manhattan Project," and the sci-fi thriller "Project 13: The Last Day." She has also published "Unholy Alliances: A True Crime Story," a non-fiction narrative, "Days, Times, Seasons, and Events: A Collection of Poetry & Prose," and "Songs of Freedom: A Collection of Biblical Teachings," which can be purchased here. She is a member of the Authors Guild, the Los Angeles Press Club, the National Writers Union, and a member of the International Federation of Journalists.
