Richard Mabey, a prolific author with over thirty books to his credit, has penned notable works like 'Food for Free' (1972), 'Gilbert White' (1986), which earned the Whitbread Biography Award, 'Whistling in the Dark' (1993), the pioneering 'Flora Britannica' (1996), 'Beechcombings' (2007), and his memoir 'Nature Cure' (2005), shortlisted for three major literary awards. He contributes to The Times, Guardian, Granta, BBC radio, and BBC Wildlife magazine. His contributions to nature writing have been recognized with honorary doctorates from St Andrews and Essex universities, and he was appointed to the Civil List in 2008. Mabey serves as Vice President of the Open Spaces Society and Patron of the John Clare Society, residing in Norfolk's Waveney Valley.
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Condition: NEW. 177, . 225x156mm. HB. NEW. . During the early 1970s Richard Mabey explored crumbling city docks and overgrown bomb-sites, navigated inner city canals and car parks, and discovered there was scarcely a nook in our urban landscape incapable of supporting life. The Unofficial Countryside is a timely reminder of how nature flourishes against the odds, surviving in the most obscure and surprising places. Originally published in 1973 this landmark book was described by Iain Sinclair as 'a proper reckoning, the Domesday Book of a topography too fascinating to be left alone.' This beautiful new edition forms part of the Richard Mabey library, published to celebrate the author's 80th birthday and has a cover by the artist Michael Kirkman. [9781908213938]. Seller Inventory # N47607
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