Books
I Am Epic
Born in the crystal-clear waters of Hampshire’s River Test, Epic is a young wild Atlantic salmon embarking on one of nature’s most extraordinary—and seemingly impossible—journeys. From an English chalk stream to the vast Arctic Ocean and back again, his life is a story of instinct, endurance, and survival against overwhelming odds.
Told through the eyes of a single salmon, this powerful narrative combines immersive storytelling with rigorous natural history to reveal a hidden world beneath the water’s surface. As Epic navigates one of the greatest migrations in the animal kingdom, readers experience every challenge, triumph, and moment of peril as if they were the fish themselves. My own hand-drawn illustrations invite readers to see the world through Epic’s eyes and to connect with a remarkable creature whose future hangs in the balance. For we love only what we understand and protect only what we love.
Inspired by Project White Hart and grounded in the latest conservation science, I Am Epic is about far more than one salmon. Through Epic’s journey, readers discover how the fate of a single species is inseparable from the health of entire river ecosystems, and indeed the Ocean. Along the way, the book untangles the complex issues shaping our natural world—from water quality, pollution, predation, and habitat loss to farming, climate change, and ecology—making science accessible through an engaging and unforgettable story.
Set within one of the world’s rarest freshwater habitats—England’s world-famous chalk streams—I Am Epic is a celebration of the beauty, resilience, and wonder of the wild Atlantic salmon, and an urgent call to prevent its extinction. It will inspire adults and children alike to change the way they see nature forever—and to understand that the survival of one remarkable fish reflects the health of the world we all share. Even the smallest fragment of the natural world can be a doorway into the history of life itself.”
One day
a thousand songs
On 6 May last year, just before the first light of day, a robin sang the opening notes of the dawn chorus in John Miller’s Wiltshire garden at precisely 4.35am.
For the rest of that day, until a tawny owl passed over at 9.23pm, each bird is briefly brought to life with John’s observations and fascinating backstories: their nests, their eggs, their battles, their triumphs.
Sound recordist Alex Byng and photographer David White were with John throughout this red-letter day – which anyone can replicate in their own garden, using the Merlin bird ID app to help identify bird songs and confirm sightings.
A striking and fascinating breakdown of the dawn chorus and all subsequent sightings in a single garden over a single day
Practical succinct advice on creating an insect-friendly garden, the bedrock of successful wildlife conservation
Beautiful €12 soft-touch gold-foil book with flaps
What’s in a year
Step into the rhythm of the British Countryside with John Miller as he guides you through the passing of the seasons in his memoir, ‘What’s in a Year…’
Each month offers a vivid portrait of the landscapes’ ever-changing beauty, from the first signs of life in spring to the melancholic notes of a robin’s song in the autumn. John’s reflections extend beyond just the flora and fauna; they delve into a way of life he holds dear, with conservation concerns drawn from experience, not ideology or scientific models.
Country Life June -Kate Green -“Charming galifaumery that makes its points without hectoring – a delight”
The Field September – Ettie Neil-Gallacher -” nor is Miller afraid to ask difficult questions”
Trout & Salmon November – Andrew Flitcroft – “not poetic or sentimental, his prose is gritty and real. Pride of place in my bedside cabinet”
NFU Countryside September – Book of the Month – “passion for observing wildlife, fishing rivers and tending to his garden”
What’s in a Year… will inspire you to see the beauty in every season.
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