The Collins series is the longest-running and arguably the most influential natural history series in the world with over 100 volumes published in over 60 years. offers a detailed insight into the fascinating phenomenon that has gripped Britain since just after World War II which reflects the country’s continued enthusiasm for wildlife and nature publishing generally.With previously unpublished in-depth insight into the workings of the series and its collectors, the book will comprehensively cover every aspect of the , from rare editions produced for Bloomsbury and the Reader’s Union, to foreign editions, interviews with the iconic cover artists, and well-known naturalists such as Chris Packham and Alan Titchmarsh telling the story of their own fascination with the series.