Caroline Collins

a field guide to gulf coast oysters

Book Design + Illustration

The Gulf Oyster Industry Council wanted to raise awareness of the oyster industry in the five Gulf Coast states: Florida, Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana, and Texas. We answered with a field guide. Complete with hand-drawn, watercolored maps of each state and oyster profiles for every area, the book serves as a guide for oyster enthusiasts and first-timers alike.

The book tells the history of the oyster and describes harvesting, processing, and distributing. It offers ways to enjoy oysters, including an alcohol pairing guide. As oyster exploration is personal and ongoing, the book ends with templated pages for readers to add their own notes and experiences.