Life on Air by David Attenborough

The memoirs of the world's leading Natural History programme maker, updated and revised for 2009

Sir David Attenborough is Britain's best-known natural history film-maker. His career as a naturalist and broadcaster has spanned nearly six decades, and in this volume of memoirs Sir David tells stories of the people and animals he has met and the places he has visited.

Sir David is an Honorary Fellow of Clare College, Cambridge, a Fellow of the Royal Society and was knighted in 1985. He is also Britain's most respected, trusted and lauded natural history broadcaster and writer, championing conservation and standing at the forefront of issues concerning the planet's declining species.

A lot has changed since his first television documentary, and in this updated edition of Life on Air Sir David tells us of his experiences of filming in the 21st century.

David Attenborough

Reviews

“ There isn’t a single false note....Attenborough’s familiar voice comes through in every line. ”

Daily Telegraph

“ It’s almost impossible to believe that all these things happened to one man… But David Attenborough wears his achievements lightly and there as many laughs here as there are animals. ”

Michael Palin

“ An enthralling autobiography from one of the linchpins of television… Attenborough is a master story-teller, and his book is crammed with anecdotes. ”

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Hardback

9781849908528

October 15, 2014

BBC Books

432 pages

RRP $55.00
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Paperback

9781849900010

June 1, 2010

BBC Books

448 pages

RRP $19.99
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