David Burnie (Consultant editor) David Burnie is a former winner of the Aventis Prize for Science Books and the editor of DK's highly successful Animal. He has written or contributed to more than 100 books and is a fellow of the Zoological Society of London.
Beautifully packaged and very authoritative * Country Walking * ...like opening the drawers of a Victorian natural-history cabinet... beautifully photographed. Eye candy for nature lovers of all ages * BBC Wildlife * An absolute browser's delight * Bird Watching * Not since the first pre-dawn unwrapping of a Christmas Annual For Boys have I leafed through a new book with quite the wonder commanded by The Natural History Book. -- Michael Viney * Irish Times * A strikingly illustrated bible. * Country Life * Compiled by a team of experts, it is thorough, knowledgeable and authentic. * The Field * A spectacular and exceptionally well-illustrated guide to life. * How It Works * If anyone can provide a succinct potted reference book on any subject under the sun, DK can. * The Daily Express * It is the kind of book you will pore over for hours. * The Natural History Book *