Alan Weisman is an award-winning journalist and the author of several books, including the global bestseller The World Without Us, which has been translated into 34 international languages and was nominated for numerous awards. His writing has appeared in Harper's, The New York Times Magazine, The Atlantic Monthly, Vanity Fair, The Los Angeles Times Magazine and many other places. Alan has worked on all seven continent and reported from 58 countries, and lives in western Massachusetts.

"Compelling ... jammed packed with fascinating "what ifs" Guardian "Flesh-creepingly good fun ... Food for thought" Independent "A powerful vision of a possible future for the earth" Sunday Times "A hugely enjoyable and thought-provoking book" Scotsman "A wonderful idea... The World Without Us is a hugely enjoyable and thought-provoking book... Terrific" Evening Standard

Alan Weisman is an award-winning journalist and the author of several books, including the global bestseller The World Without Us, which has been translated into 34 international languages and was nominated for numerous awards. His writing has appeared in Harper's, The New York Times Magazine, The Atlantic Monthly, Vanity Fair, The Los Angeles Times Magazine and many other places. Alan has worked on all seven continent and reported from 58 countries, and lives in western Massachusetts.

"Compelling ... jammed packed with fascinating "what ifs" Guardian "Flesh-creepingly good fun ... Food for thought" Independent "A powerful vision of a possible future for the earth" Sunday Times "A hugely enjoyable and thought-provoking book" Scotsman "A wonderful idea... The World Without Us is a hugely enjoyable and thought-provoking book... Terrific" Evening Standard