James Parry is a freelance writer, editor, traveller, lecturer and author. He read French and Politics at Bristol University and has worked mainly in publishing, firstly at the London Centre of Arab Studies and the National Trust, then at New Holland, and more recently for Canvas art magazine and as a freelance writer and author. He specialises in wildlife, heritage, travel and art, but will write on anything that catches his eye or imagination. His website is: www.jamesvparry.com