There are times, wandering up and down aisles when inspiration hits like a berg on the sea. And you have to answer that call. Dead men may tell no tales, but live booksellers have many things to say. As does the sea. Or any body of water really if you listen closely enough.

In this issue our contributors redefine what nautical lore is, including everything from selkies to pirates, and whales to selkies, and selkies to pools.