Nick Hunt

Nick Hunt is the author of three travel books about walking and Europe (Outlandish, Where the Wild Winds Are and Walking the Woods and the Water), a work of ‘gonzo ornithology’ (The Parakeeting of London), a collection of short fiction (Loss Soup and Other Stories) and an alternate history novel (Red Smoking Mirror). His articles have appeared in the Guardian, Emergence, Resurgence & Ecologist, New Internationalist and elsewhere. He works as a co-director and editor for the Dark Mountain Project, and has taught in various institutions including Falmouth University and Schumacher College.

“Travel writing in excelsis.” -- Jan Morris

“Nick Hunt has written a glorious book, rich with insight and wit ... it represents a fine addition to the literature of the leg.” Robert Macfarlane

”A thrilling and gorgeous tale, packed with meteorological wonder.” Amy Liptrot