Anna Levin is a writer with a special interest in the natural world and people's connection with it. She makes complex scientific subjects accessible to a general readership. A former section editor with BBC Wildlife, Anna writes for a variety of publications and environmental organizations including eight years as a contributing editor with the Royal Botanic Gardens, Edinburgh. Her book Incandescent, a deep dive into our relationship with artificial light, was published by Saraband in 2019. She is a caption writer for the Natural History Museum's Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition and runs creative writing workshops through the charity Open Book.
"Praise for Incandescent ""Details the disruptive effects of light pollution on the natural world, from the humble dog whelk to turtles ... Incandescent will make you more appreciative of ""the ultimate low-energy lighting source"" daylight."" Financial Times ""Incandescent is a well-researched and written book, with accessible analysis and explanations supported by technical details about LED lighting's potential impact on human health and the wider environment. It throws an intriguing new light on an unanticipated problem that is only now becoming recognised."" Clive Simpson"