Andrea Wulf

Publishers Weekly Best Books of 2015

The Invention of Nature has been selected by Publishers Weekly as one of the 10 Best Books of 2015!

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Literary Review: The Invention of Nature

Fab review in the Literary Review with Humboldt on the cover.

"Andrea Wulf’s The Invention of Nature is a dazzling account of Humboldt’s restless search for scientific, emotional and aesthetic satisfaction. Unapologetically in awe of her subject and intent on restoring Humboldt’s reputation, she brings his ideas to the foreground – their emergence, spread and evolution after his death." - Literary Review

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Independent: Excerpt The Invention of Nature

Here is an excerpt from 'The Invention of Nature' in the Independent (from the Prologue)

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Radio WICN 'Inquiry': Interview

Here is an interview I did about The Invention of Nature with WICN

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WICN Inquiry

 

The National: Review The Invention of Nature

‘[The book] could not be better timed … She is at her best in her vivid and exciting chapters describing Humboldt’s epic travels … Wulf’s account brings this dazzling figure back into a much-deserved focus’ – The National

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BBC Radio 3 Free Thinking: Interview

Here is BBC Radio 3 Free Thinking interview about "The Invention of Nature" - together with the great nature writer Richard Mabey.

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BBC Radio 3 FreeThinking

 

Reviews The Invention of Nature

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New York Times Bestseller

Number 2 Spiegel Bestseller (Germany)

10 Best Books of 2015, New York Times

Prizes: Winner of Royal Society Science Book Prize 2016; Winner of Costa Biography Award 2015; Winner of  Acqui Storia Award 2017 (Italy); Winner of the Inaugural James Wright Award for Nature Writing (Kenyon Review & Nature Conservancy) 2016; Winner of LA Times Book Prize 2016 (Science & Technology); Winner of Dingle Prize British Society for the History of Science 2017; The QI Book of the Year Award 2016Sigurd F. Olson Nature Writing Award (SONWA) - Notable Books; Cundill Prize in Historical Literature Recognition of Excellence Award 2016; Winner Sarah Chapman Francis Medal for outstanding literary achievement 2017, Garden Club of America; Ness Award 2016, Royal Geographical Society; Winner China Nature Book Award 2018; Winner of Bayerischer Buchpreis 2016 (Germany); Winner Le Priz du doyen Jean de Feytaud 2018,  Académie nationale des sciences, belles-lettres et arts de Bordeaux, France; Winner of Lichtenberg-Medaille Academy of Sciences Göttingen 2019 (Germany); Literary Hub: 20 Best Works of Nonfiction of the Decade 2019.

Shortlisted: Finalist Andrew Carnegie Medals for Excellence in Fiction & Nonfiction 2o16; Finalist Kirkus Prize 2015; ‘Books Are My Bags Readers Award’ shortlist (The Booksellers Association); IBW Book Award (Adult Category); 2017 Smart Book Awards (Jagiellonian University & Euclid Foundation), Poland 

Published in 27 countries

The New Yorker: The Invention of Nature

Here is a  long article about Humboldt and 'The Invention of Nature'  in the New Yorker. More a recap of his life and importance, than a review ... and really long!

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Andrew Carnegie Medal for Excellence in Non-fiction Finalist: Invention of Nature

'The Invention of Nature' just made it to the shortlist for the Andrew Carnegie Medal. Winners are announced on 10 January 2016.

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Financial Times: Review Invention of Nature

“On one level, her book is a rollicking adventure story … Yet it is also a fascinating history of ideas … Wulf’s marvellous book.” – Sarah Darwin, Financial Times

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