Jay Fleming to sign his book ‘Working the Water’ Dec. 10

Browseabout Books is pleased to welcome photographer and author Jay Fleming for a book signing Saturday, Dec. 10, between 1 and 4 p.m. The reception in celebration of the publication of his first book, “Working the Water,” will take place in the event room and will feature Fleming's books, calendars and prints. Food and drinks will be provided by Henlopen City Oyster House.

Fleming has spent the past three years actively documenting all aspects of the fascinating and rapidly changing way of life of those who make their living from the resources of the Chesapeake Bay. He has traveled thousands of miles around the bay's watershed and photographed hundreds of individuals, and dozens of fisheries, with the goal of documenting all aspects of the industry.

From underwater shots of watermen diving for oysters, to crabs shedding their shells, to incredibly poignant portraits of workers in packing houses, Fleming illustrates the full spectrum of the industry in “Working the Water.” Fleming hopes his documentation will accurately depict the different businesses that depend on the water and portray the cultures on and around the water.

Browseabout Books is at 133 Rehoboth Ave. Call 302-226-2665 to reserve a copy.