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Hinterland: Ceredigion Landscapes is a collection of photographs, essays and snapshots from the making of the hit TV show Hinterland. Edited by the show's creators Ed Talfan and Ed Thomas, the Hinterland book brings together behind-the-scenes photographs with stunning black and white images of the landscapes of Ceredigion, captured by west Wales photographer David Wilson. There is an essay by Ceredigion novelist Cynan Jones, documenting his response to the show's settings and the stories which resonate there. Hinterland / Y Gwyll is a noir police detective drama set in the west Wales county of Ceredigion. It follows DCI Tom Mathias and DI Mared Rhys as they uncover a world of mystery, half-truths and false trails. Every 90 minute episode is written, filmed and broadcast in both Welsh and English, on S4C and BBC retrospectively. The show is now broadcast in over 100 countries and attracts tourists to Ceredigion from all corners of the globe. The first two series' are also available to view on Netflix. AUTHORS: Ed Talfan and Ed Thomas created Hinterland at Cardiff-based production company Fiction Factory. Both have worked extensively in theatre, film and television.

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All successful television crime series have one thing in common – their emphasis on location. It is as important as the story and the characterisation. Think of Taggart and Glasgow, Rebus and Edinburgh, Morse (and later Endeavour) and Oxford, Vera and Northumberland, Wallander and Ystad. In all such series, the location itself is practically a main character rather than a backdrop. It becomes an integral part of the drama. This is particularly true of Hinterland, with every episode of its three series located in various areas of Ceredigion. Indeed, it could be argued that the main marketing feature of Hinterland is its variety of locations, their scenic atmosphere, moods and ambience. They are aptly described as ‘the fabric of the series’. This lavishly illustrated coffee-table-style publication of almost 200 pages is a must, not only for Hinterland aficionados but also for all those who appreciate photographic landscapes. They are aptly described on the back cover as exploring ‘the silent but ever-present character of Ceredigion’. The photographs vary from those actually shot during filming of the 13 episodes to David Wilson’s atmospheric black-and-white images. And there are essays by Ed Talfan and Ed Thomas, who are the co-creators of Hinterland, and an evocative piece by screenwriter Cynan Jones. Indeed, short as it is, Jones’s essay is itself worth the purchasing price. In their introduction, the two Eds reveal that their ambition with Hinterland was to give the Welsh audience a crime show to call its own. ‘From the beginning, our greatest inspiration for the series was the landscape.’ Invaluable to the book is the map at the end which notes the areas of Ceredigion that are portrayed. Along the coast they stretch from Ynys-las to Mwnt and inland to the edge of the Elan Valley and Soar-y-mynydd. This is a book that should be ever-present at your elbow. Turn to it whenever you have time to spare. Turn to any page. Lose yourself in the ever-changing landscape where you can experience all four seasons within the course of a single day. Sunshine and shadow, mists and myths exist side by side. Turn to Borth and believe in Cantre’r Gwaelod. Above Soar-y-mynydd, expect that great hymnologist, Williams Pantycelyn, to ride by at any minute. At Ceinewydd (New Quay) you might bump into Dylan Thomas waiting for the Black Lion to open. Feast your eyes on these timeless landscapes, and anything seems possible. -- Lyn Ebenezer @ www.gwales.com

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Ed Thomas is Creative Director and Executive Producer at Fiction Factory. He has written, directed or produced more than 150 hours of award-winning drama across all genres. He is also a playwright; his work has toured internationally and has been translated into more than 10 languages. They include House of America (1996), East From the Gantry (1993), Flowers of the Dead Red Sea (1991), Song from a Forgotten City (1995), Gas Station Angel (1998) and Stone City Blue (2004). David Wilson is a Welsh landscape photographer, renowned for his atmospheric black and white images. He was brought up in Haverfordwest and now lives near the river village of Llangwm with his wife and children. Graffeg has collaborated with David to produce the books Pembrokeshire and Wales: A Photographer's Journey, showcasing the breathtaking landscape across Wales, as well as the stunning collection 50 Buildings That Built Wales.

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