The story of the author's obsession with whales, which takes him on a personal, historical and biographical journey from his fascination with }Moby Dick{ to his excursions whale-watching. 'In Hoare's hands, whales are almost limitlessly strange and interesting' }Sunday Times{ *Pub date brought forward The story of a man’s obsession with whales, which takes him on a personal, historical and biographical journey – from his childhood to his fascination with Moby-Dick and his excursions whale-watching.