Collecting the New Naturalists (Collins New Naturalist Library)

The Collins New Naturalist series is the longest-running and arguably the most influential natural history series in the world with over 100 volumes published in over 60 years. Collecting the New Naturalists offers a detailed insight into the fascinating phenomenon that has gripped Britain since just after World War II which reflects the country’s continued enthusiasm for wildlife and nature publishing generally.With previously unpublished in-depth insight into the workings of the series and its collectors, the book will comprehensively cover every aspect of the New Naturalists, from rare editions produced for Bloomsbury and the Reader’s Union, to foreign editions, interviews with the iconic cover artists, and well-known naturalists such as Chris Packham and Alan Titchmarsh telling the story of their own fascination with the series.

 

Tim Bernhard has worked as a graphic designer for film and television in London and now works as a freelance natural history illustrator. He runs the New Naturalist Collectors Club in his spare time and has had a profound interest in all aspects of natural history since childhood. He has co-led a number of wildlife tours in Europe, Morocco and the Caucasus Mountains.