In the Hide :How the Natural World Saved My Life
In the Hide :How the Natural World Saved My Life
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9 July, 2026
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The instant Sunday Times bestseller from Gordon Buchanan, beloved natural history presenter.
"A terrific book" - ALASTAIR CAMPBELL
"Gordon is a natural storyteller" - STEVE BACKSHALL
"Stunning and moving" - LIZ BONNIN
"A truly remarkable story told by a brilliant man." - SARA COX
"A glorious love letter to the world." - DERMOT O'LEARY
Gordon Buchanan has filmed unforgettable natural history footage in the world's most far-reaching places for over 30 years – from wild 'snow wolf' packs in Ellesmere to leopards in Mumbai. His dedication to his craft has meant he often spends weeks inside a cramped camera hide, tolerating extreme sleep deprivation and poor living conditions, all in search of that one extraordinary shot.
But dangerous animals were not the only thing he was hiding from.
In the Hide is Gordon's best-selling account of a challenging childhood in Glasgow and Mull, and the escape and solace he found – and continues to find – in the natural world around him. Emotionally honest and raw, and filled with Gordon’s trademark wry humour, it is a wildlife story like no other.
More Details
| Type | Book |
|---|---|
| ISBN13 | 9781529144277 |
| ISBN10 | 1529144272 |
| Number Of Pages | 320 |
| Item Weight | 500 g |
| Product Dimensions | 129 x 198 x 35 mm |
| Publisher / Reseller | Ebury Publishing |
| Format | paperback |
Media Reviews
"A stunning and moving account of a life that shaped one of the most authentic voices for nature"—Liz Bonnin
"The qualities that make Gordon Buchanan a great wildlife filmmaker are those that make this a terrific book - a love of storytelling, genuine expertise in his chosen field, relentless curiosity and above all a deep humanity that comes from knowledge of pain as well as of joy. The book combines all of the above, his extraordinary wildlife encounters are the fascinating backdrop to a searingly honest account of his personal struggles.”—Alastair Campbell
“Gordon is a natural storyteller, with a unique passion for his subject and compelling backstory. He has not only lived his passion, but by studying nature through the lens has become an expert in the field, instinctively knowing what an animal will do - a skill the rest of us would kill for."—Steve Backshall
"A truly remarkable story told by a brilliant man."—Sara Cox
“Gordon is a genuine force for good in this beautiful, flawed world of ours. The time I spent with him in the Hebrides was truly life changing, and has given me a far greater appreciation of the beauty, majesty and simplicity of the world we live in. This is a glorious love letter to that world.”—Dermot O'Leary
“An inspiring read from one of the very best storytellers of our time. A story that details the journey from adversity to resilience and flourishing through the lens of the natural world.”—Aldo Kane
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Author's Bio
Gordon Buchanan is an award-winning presenter and wildlife cameraman, his credits including the Planet Earth series and, as presenter, the popular Family & Me series of documentaries. He was appointed Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) in 2020 for services to conservation and wildlife filmmaking. Gordon lives in Glasgow with his wife and family. In the Hide is his first book.