Join Claude McFoggarty and his ancestors on a fantastical quest across five centuries and eight countries to harvest cloud essence, the tears of A Deusa das Nubes, goddess of the clouds.

Full of whimsy, intrigue, myth and magic, this genre-crossing tale from award-winning glass artist Mark Eliott mixes fantasy with the familiar and history with mystery. It carries a timely message of hope: with the knowledge of our ancestors and small changes made in our own backyards, we can help regenerate this beautiful garden we call Earth.

This special illustrated edition also includes:

• Mark Eliott's top tip for glassblowing

• A brief history of glass art through the ages

• Full-colour images from The Essence of Cloud exhibition: glass, carved wood, mixed media and watercolour

A perfect slow read for lovers of magical realism, environmental fiction, glass art and hopepunk.