Earth

The paperback of the Sunday Times bestseller that reveals how the earth became the shape it is today. This book will change the way you see the world – permanently.

Reviews

Praise for ‘The Earth’:
‘A dazzling achievement. Richard Fortey is without peer among science writers.’ Bill Bryson
‘Books with a title this ambitious generally do not live up to their billing. This one does.’ New Scientist
‘“The Earth” is a true delight: full of awe-inspiring details…it blends travel, history, reportage and science to create an unforgettable picture of our ancient earth.’ Sunday Times
‘Read this book because it is, indeed, the best natural history of the first four billion years of life on earth.’ John Gribbin, Sunday Times
Praise for ‘The Hidden Landscape’:
‘Don’t drop dead until you have read “The Hidden Landscape”.’ Jonathan Keates, Observer
Praise for ‘Life: An unauthorised Biography’:
‘This is not a book for people who like science books. It is a book for people who love books, and life…[Fortey] has written a wonderful book.’ Tim Radford, Guardian