Op de grens van land en zee

Op de grens van land en zee (On the Border of Land and Sea) is a photographic book featuring black and white images captured by Martien Coppens between 1950 and 1963 along the Dutch coastline. The visual content is paired with poems written by the poet Paul Snoek, creating a literary and artistic exploration of the maritime environment. Published in 1964 by Océ- van der Grinten, the work was produced as a limited edition of 1500 numbered copies. The book captures various scenes of coastal life and landscapes, providing a historical record of the Dutch coast during the mid-20th century. It is noted for its high-quality photography and the evocative nature of Snoek's accompanying text, which reflects on the transition between land and sea.