The father of nature writing in modern Britain, Richard Mabey, will describe the zig zags and through-lines of a writing career that has yielded a stupendous oeuvre. Since his first book, Food for Free, was published in 1972, Richard has authored 35 books of diverse species - biography, memoir, compendia, cookbooks and diaries – in many cases prefiguring many of today’s environmental prescriptions, for example, foraging, rewilding, natural remedies and marginal landscapes. How has Richard’s perspective on writing and nature shifted since his career began? How about the public’s attitude towards nature and environment? What are his greatest concerns and preoccupations these days? These are just some of the questions that we will ask Richard during this fireside-style chat.
This event is co-produced with Essex Book Festival.
