COMING SOON!

Our Wild Pennines is at the printers and will be launched in October 2026.

After many challenges in 2026 and much deliberation I have decided to self-fund the book. I have made a few changes - the front and rear cover being the most prominent. It is still fundamentally the same publication.

Oh yes.. the price has been reduced to £35.

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Our Wild Pennines is a stunning large-format hardcover book exploring the beauty and conservation challenges of the northern Pennines. Featuring over 150 striking photographs and insightful prose, John Birch captures the essence of this rare and rugged landscape, from its diverse wildlife to the ongoing debates over its future. With 192 pages of compelling storytelling and breathtaking imagery, this hardcover 300 x 300mm volume is a must-have for nature enthusiasts and conservationists alike. Published by Stainmoor Wild Press.

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Our Wild Pennines – It’s Finally Happening!
Our Wild Pennines – It’s Finally Happening!

Our Wild Pennines is going ahead and will be available to buy soon.

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Foreword - Our Wild Pennines
Foreword - Our Wild Pennines

I'm thrilled to share that Charlotte Graham will be writing the foreword for Our Wild Pennines.

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Kickstarter Video
Kickstarter Video

Preparing a Kickstarter campaign for Our Wild Pennines meant creating an introductory video to showcase the book and its story.

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First Draft
First Draft

After a few false starts, the first draft of Our Wild Pennines is finally in print, and we now have a clear plan for publication this year.

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Does Your Photography Lack Purpose?
Does Your Photography Lack Purpose?

Let me share with you my personal story of how creating a book transformed my approach and gave me a newfound purpose as a wildlife conservation photographer.

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