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John Beaufoy Publishing @jbpublishing.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
The #MarineGuide to the Red Sea by #LawsonWood is released any day. Previously published as An Underwater Guide to the Red Sea, this new ed has been updated, so it continues to be the essential pocket guide for #divers & #snorkellers #newbook #underwaterguide #RedSeadiving
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John Beaufoy Publishing @jbpublishing.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
We release 4 #neweds is our Enchanting Series of travel souvenir guides this month. Enchanting #Australia #HongKong #NewZealand #Phlippines You can pre-order your copy now! #DavidBowden #NigelHicks #MartinWilliams #lizlight #Enchanting #travelguides #johnbeaufoypublishing
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John Beaufoy Publishing @jbpublishing.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
For those that might be interested, you can see a copy of our latest newsletter here : mailchi.mp/d41d1dadb1e6... #JBPnews #newreleases #wildlifebooks #travelguides
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John Beaufoy Publishing @jbpublishing.bsky.social · 26/06/2026
The latest edition of 'Wild Sri Lanka' by Gehan De Silva Wijeyeratne is out now. #Leopards #AsianElephants #SlothBears #whales #dolphins. Sri Lanka has the largest annually recurring ‘Gathering’ of wild elephants of anywhere in the world Foreword by Bill Oddie #WildSriLanka #SriLankatravel
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John Beaufoy Publishing @jbpublishing.bsky.social · 26/06/2026
David Bowden, author of Great Railway Journeys in Europe has a great piece on The Glacier Express in @staronline Great Railway journeys in Europe is out now! www.thestar.com.my/lifestyle/tr... #railtravel #glacierexpress #travelguides #europebytrain #greatrailwayjourneysinEurope
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The Glacier Express is one of the best ways to 'see' Switzerland
This famous ride in Switzerland sits on many travellers' bucket list.
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John Beaufoy Publishing @jbpublishing.bsky.social · 01/05/2026
If in the #garden this long weekend 😀- learn more about the #birds around you with our easy-to-use photo guide - 'A Naturalist's Guide to The Garden Birds of Britain'! New ed out now! Perfect for amateur naturalists! Order now - have it tomorrow! #gardenbirds #3dayweekend
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John Beaufoy Publishing @jbpublishing.bsky.social · 28/04/2026
Brill #review in 'Egyptian Archaeology' Magazine for 'The Animals of Ancient Egypt: Then and Now - "the book overflows with interesting facts and observations..." Congrats to authors #RichardHoath #SalimaIkram #AnimalsofAncientEgypt #EgyptianArchaeology #Egypttravel
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John Beaufoy Publishing @jbpublishing.bsky.social · 21/04/2026
The fully-updated 4th Edition is out now! 'A Naturalist's Guide to the #BirdsofMalaysia' is an easy-to-use, introductory photographic guide to 280 bird species commonly seen in #Malaysia (including #Sabah & #Sarawak in #Borneo) Perfect for #birders & visitors! #Malaysiabirds #birdbooks
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John Beaufoy Publishing @jbpublishing.bsky.social · 26/03/2026
Thank you @BirdWatchingMag for featuring ‘Birds of the Bible’ by Peter Goodfellow - recently reprinted. Copies of this title are available now through all good bookstores & online retailers. #birdsofthebible #birdwatching #naturalhistorybooks #johnbeaufoypublishing
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John Beaufoy Publishing @jbpublishing.bsky.social · 19/03/2026
Gehan De Silva Wijeyeratne - author of so many of our books to #SriLanka - pictured using some JBP titles to India. A Naturalist's Guide to the Mammals of India' & 'A Naturalist's Guide to the Butterflies of #India' #naturalistsguides #wildlifeofIndia #wildlifeofSriLanka
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John Beaufoy Publishing @jbpublishing.bsky.social · 11/03/2026
Great to be at #londonBookFair again. Pictured - John Beaufoy with old friend and author, Lawson Wood. Pictured are 'The World's Best Tropical Dive Destinations' and 'An Underwater Guide to the Red Sea'. #booktrade #divingbooks #naturalhistorybooks #travelguides #publishing
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John Beaufoy Publishing @jbpublishing.bsky.social · 10/03/2026
Our thanks to @BirdWatchingMag for featuring 'Animals of Ancient Egypt' by Richard Hoath & Salima Ikram in the new March edition. "... this ought to appeal to anybody with an interest in history as well as birds." 'Animals of Ancient Egypt' is out now! #egyptianhistory #birding #BirdWatching
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John Beaufoy Publishing @jbpublishing.bsky.social · 17/02/2026
A Naturalist's Guide to the Birds of New Zealand by @oscarkokako taking pride of place at Relay, Auckland International airport @global_book_sales #birdbooks #birdsofNewZealand #OscarThomas #naturalistsguides
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John Beaufoy Publishing @jbpublishing.bsky.social · 17/02/2026
A fab #bookreview of 'The Animals of Ancient Egypt: Then and Now' from #Fatbirder! fatbirder.com/reviews/the-... "A fascinating little book..." "There is much to enjoy here ..." "A recommended read..." OUT NOW Congrats #RichardHoath #SalimaIkram #AncientEgypt #TravelEgypt #heiroglyphics
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John Beaufoy Publishing @jbpublishing.bsky.social · 13/02/2026
A visit to Singapore always includes a visit to Team Pansing, our distributor for Singapore & Malaysia. Thank you for selling our books most ably and strongly all these years, and for more to come. #Pansing #Singaporebooks #wildlifeguides #johnbeaufoypublishing
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John Beaufoy Publishing @jbpublishing.bsky.social · 13/02/2026
Thank you Michael Yeomans at Paper Plus Dunedin for this magnificent display of JB Naturalists' Guidebooks @global_book_sales #naturalistsguides #newzealandwildlife #newzealandfungi #newzealandbirds #newzealandbutterfiles #newzealandreptiles #johnbeaufoypublishing
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John Beaufoy Publishing @jbpublishing.bsky.social · 04/02/2026
Great to see Birds of Vietnam by Bao Hoai Nguyen & Enchanting Vietnam by David Bowden so prominently displayed in international departures at HCMC. Thank you Min and thank you Ms. Lan of HBNCC #birdsofvietnam #EnchantingVietnam #Vietnamguidebooks #wildlifeguides #travelguides #johnbeaufoypublishing
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John Beaufoy Publishing @jbpublishing.bsky.social · 04/02/2026
Launched! A Naturalist’s Guide to the #Spiders of Borneo by Wong Tsu Shi & A Field Guide to the #Reptiles of #Borneo, by Indraneil Das. Our thanks to co-edition partner, Natural History Publications Borneo (NHPB) & The Sabah Society for organising the event! #Borneowildlifebooks #wildlifeguide
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John Beaufoy Publishing @jbpublishing.bsky.social · 23/01/2026
Our Thailand Nature Guides at Asia Books' sensational new riverside outlet at Icon Siam. #AsiaBooks #naturalhistorybooks #wildlifeguides #Thailandwildlife #Thailandtravel #IconSiam #travelguides #travelbooks
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John Beaufoy Publishing @jbpublishing.bsky.social · 23/01/2026
Wow - super displays of our books about Thailand at Asia Books' sensational new riverside outlet at Icon Siam. #AsiaBooks #Thailandtravel #IconSiam #travelguides #travelbooks
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John Beaufoy Publishing @jbpublishing.bsky.social · 23/01/2026
Our books, 'An Illustrated History of Cambodia' by Philip Coggan and 'The Road to Angkor' by Christopher Pym on display at the magnificent new Tsutaya Bookstore in Phnom Penh, Cambodia #CambodiaHistory #Cambodiabooks
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John Beaufoy Publishing @jbpublishing.bsky.social · 22/01/2026
THE ANIMALS OF ANCIENT EGYPT: THEN AND NOW - out now! Congrats Richard Hoath & Salima Ikram on #publication! The perfect pocket companion for naturalists & travellers to Egypt, & also one for lovers of #Egyptianhistory. #AncientEgypt #Egypttravel #naturalhistorybooks
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John Beaufoy Publishing @jbpublishing.bsky.social · 20/01/2026
DUAL book launch! In Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia. Monday 26th January 6 pm. See you there! #fieldguides #naturalistsguides #ReptilesofBorneo #SpidersofBorneo #booklaunch
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John Beaufoy Publishing @jbpublishing.bsky.social · 07/01/2026
Coming soon ... ‘The Animals of Ancient Egypt: Then and Now’ by Richard Hoath & Salima Ikram - the perfect pocket companion for naturalists & travellers to #Egypt. Out later this month. Pre-order now through your favourite bookseller! #ancientegypt #animalsofancientegypt #newbook #travelguide
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John Beaufoy Publishing @jbpublishing.bsky.social · 19/12/2025
Wishing you all a very happy Christmas and a terrific 2026!
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John Beaufoy Publishing @jbpublishing.bsky.social · 19/12/2025
Be Enchanted by Borneo Thank you to Traveloscopy Travelblog for featuring the extract from David Bowden's 'Enchanting Borneo'. travel-news-photos-stories.com/2025/12/be-e... #Borneotravel #EnchantingBorneo #JohnBeaufoyPublsihing #Travelocscopy #DavidBowden
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John Beaufoy Publishing @jbpublishing.bsky.social · 18/12/2025
Thank you Alan Jarvis and @IBIS_journal for the terrific review of 'A Photographic Guide to the Wildlife of Sri Lanka' by Gehan de Silva Wijeyeratne! The book's out now and a must-read for those planning a visit! #SriLanka #SriLankawildlife #SriLankaSafari
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John Beaufoy Publishing @jbpublishing.bsky.social · 18/12/2025
A fabulously festive piece on Singapore's Orchard Road from David Bowden, author of 'Enchanting Singapore'! #Xmas #SingaporeChristmas #EnchantingSingapore #DavidBowden zafigo.com/travel/chris...
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John Beaufoy Publishing @jbpublishing.bsky.social · 07/11/2025
If you're in the area tomorrow, do pop into #Teignmouth Book Fair. Nigel Hicks will be selling signed copies of his books, local & international. Nigel's books are full not just of great info, but STUNNING photos & would make perfect #Xmasgifts. #bookfair #travelguides #bookgift
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John Beaufoy Publishing @jbpublishing.bsky.social · 07/11/2025
#mushroomidentification #foraging #wildmushrooms #fungi #fieldguide #mushroombook #naturelovers Grab a copy now! nhbs.com/a-naturalist...
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John Beaufoy Publishing @jbpublishing.bsky.social · 06/11/2025
#WTM2025 We were delighted to announce that the 3rd edition of Wild Sri Lanka by Gehan De Silva Wijeyeratne will be published in January 2026 #WTMLDN #WildSriLanka #wildlifeguides #newedition #visitsrilanka
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John Beaufoy Publishing @jbpublishing.bsky.social · 06/11/2025
Do tune in to hear Gehan De Silva Wijeyeratne in conversation with David Lindo on his latest book, 'A Photographic Guide to the Wildlife of Sri Lanka' and also why #SriLanka is such a superb all-round wildlife destination. facebook.com/share/v/15i7... #wildlifeguides #SriLankatourism`
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John Beaufoy Publishing @jbpublishing.bsky.social · 30/10/2025
Terrific to see this stunning display of David Bowden's books at MPH Bookstore at The Exchange TRX in Kuala Lumpur 'Great Railway Journeys in Europe' 'Great Railway Journeys in Asia' 'Enchanting Malaysia' #bookshops #shelfies #greatrailwayjourneys #travelbooks #travelguides #DavidBowden
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John Beaufoy Publishing @jbpublishing.bsky.social · 30/10/2025
It's that fab time of year here in the UK - #mushroom & #fungi season! We've got some cracking books to help with your identifications - perfect to pop in your pocket or bag. Make the most of the incredible #woodlandwalks on offer right now. Happy #foraging! #autumn #mushroombooks #mushroomid
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Carl Bovis @carlbovisnature.bsky.social · 22/10/2025
I'm thrilled, I saw my first ever Ring Ouzel late this afternoon! 😀😍 It's amazing that this beauty turned up at RSPB Ham Wall in Somerset, as they usually only stop off on migration on high ground, such as The Mendip Hills.🐦 It put on a great show as it feasted on berries! 😍 #birds 🪶
A Ring Ouzel in a hedge holding a red berry in its beak
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John Beaufoy Publishing @jbpublishing.bsky.social · 23/10/2025
All are welcome to the British Ornithologists' Club talk on 'John Henry Gurney: A Passion for Birds' - 10 November. Details on the link below. boc-online.org/meetings/upc... #authortalk #JohnHenryGurney #birding
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John Beaufoy Publishing @jbpublishing.bsky.social · 23/10/2025
A great shot from last week's @buchmesse.de John Beaufoy with Juraj Heger and Elena Hudáková from Slovart Publishing. #FrankfurtBookFair2025 #naturalhistorypublishing #travelguides
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John Beaufoy Publishing @jbpublishing.bsky.social · 16/10/2025
Pictured 'Enchanting Singapore' by David Bowden at @whsmithofficial.bsky.social Changi airport in Singapore @changiairport.bsky.social #bookshops #travelguides #EnchantingSingapore #SingaporeTravel #DavidBowden
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John Beaufoy Publishing @jbpublishing.bsky.social · 08/10/2025
'Sri Lanka's new #wildlifeguide: A passport to eco-tourism growth'. A fab piece in The Island on the importance of Gehan De Silva Wijeyeratne's latest book - ‘A Photographic Guide to the Wildlife of Sri Lanka’. island.lk/sri-lankas-n... #ecotourism #SriLanka #WildlifeofSriLanka
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Sri Lanka’s new wildlife guide: A passport to eco-tourism growth
When Sri Lanka talks of tourism, the conversation too often begins and ends with sun, sand, and surf. Yet, beyond its golden beaches and ancient ruins, this small island packs a natural punch that riv...
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John Beaufoy Publishing @jbpublishing.bsky.social · 07/10/2025
A terrific interview with the authors of 'John Henry Gurney: A Passion for Birds' - to mark its release. Thank you NHBS Absolutely fascinating Q&As. www.nhbs.com/blog/author-... @britornitholclub.bsky.social #authorinterview #newbook #birdinghistory #johnhenrygurney #BritishOrnithologistsClub
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Author Q&A: Clive Slater, Peter Mundy, and Ray Williams – John Henry Gurney: a passion for birds
Many books have been written about notable names in the world of natural history with the likes of Darwin and Wallace being the first that come to mind. Digging a little deeper in areas such as ornith...
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John Beaufoy Publishing @jbpublishing.bsky.social · 07/10/2025
Coverage of 'A Photographic Guide to the Wildlife of Sri Lanka' - the latest book by Gehan De Silva Wijeyeratne continues to abound. It's great to see it getting the exposure it deserves. This piece was in The Sunday Times, #SriLanka www.sundaytimes.lk/250921/plus/... #SriLankawildlife
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A pictorial field guide to Lanka’s wildlife
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John Beaufoy Publishing @jbpublishing.bsky.social · 07/10/2025
Our newly released 'John Henry Gurney: A Passion for Birds' - published in association with the @britornitholclub.bsky.social pictured in City Bookshop, Norwich - if you're in the area, do pop in & support your local #bookshop! #johnhenrygurney #naturalhistorybooks #birdinghistory #birds #boc
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John Beaufoy Publishing @jbpublishing.bsky.social · 01/10/2025
Our thanks go to @Fatbirder for his super review of 'John Henry Gurney: A Passion for Birds' - we are delighted that it's his kind of book! Congratulations to the authors! @britornitholclub.bsky.social #bookreview #johnHenryGurney #birdingbooks #birdinghistory fatbirder.com/reviews/john...
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Book, Binocular and Clothing Reviews - John Henry Gurney – A Passion for Birds - Fat Birder
| By C A Slater, P J Mundy & R B Williams | John Beaufoy Publishing | 2025 | Hardback | 472 pages, 135 illustrations | ISBN: 9781913679743 |   The Publisher’s View: John Henry Gurney: A Passion for Bi...
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John Beaufoy Publishing @jbpublishing.bsky.social · 29/09/2025
Celebrating 200 years of train travel! Plan journeys of your dreams with Great Railway Journeys in Europe, in Asia, in N Zealand & Aus; The World's Great Rail Journeys. Adventure beckons:) #Railway200 #railtravel #travelguides #200yearsofrail
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John Beaufoy Publishing @jbpublishing.bsky.social · 29/09/2025
#BARGAIN @AmazonUK is selling #NewRelease 'John Henry Gurney: A Passion for Birds' at an incredible price! Grab your copy NOW - no idea how long promo will last! @britornitholclub.bsky.social #birdingbooks #birdinghistory #JohnHenryGurney www.amazon.co.uk/John-Henry-G...
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John Henry Gurney A Passion For Birds: Amazon.co.uk: Clive A. Slater: 9781913679743: Books
Buy John Henry Gurney A Passion For Birds by Clive A. Slater (ISBN: 9781913679743) from Amazon's Book Store. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.
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John Beaufoy Publishing @jbpublishing.bsky.social · 16/09/2025
David Bowden, author of our 'Great Railway Journeys' series is celebrating the 200th anniversary of modern rail travel with a talk at @MPHBOOKSTORE in Kuala Lumpur. All welcome! #Railway200 #200YearsofRail #Railtravel #travelguides #DavidBowden #GreatRailwayJourneys
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John Beaufoy Publishing @jbpublishing.bsky.social · 11/09/2025
Coming soon .... the 3rd edition of ‘A Naturalist’s Guide to the Snakes of Australia’ by Tie Eipper & Scott Eipper - & we hear it’s already available in Australia! #Newbook #SnakesofAustralia #NaturalistsGuides #Wildlifeguides #NaturalHistoryBooks #JohnBeaufoyPublishing
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John Beaufoy Publishing @jbpublishing.bsky.social · 11/09/2025
Spotted at Kakadu National Park - The 100 Best Birdwatching Sites in Australia! #birdwatchingbooks #AustralianBirds #bookshopsoftheworld #SueTaylor #WildlifeGuides #johnbeaufoypublishing @woodslane #Kakadu
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John Beaufoy Publishing @jbpublishing.bsky.social · 11/09/2025
Thank u Globetrotter Magazine for their #bookreview of Blue Skies Guide to the #Philippines (2nd Edition). Another great review - contrats @NigelHicksPhoto “Definitely a good bet for your next trip.” #travelguide #philippinestravel #Globetrotter #NigelHicks #BlueSkiesGuide
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John Beaufoy Publishing @jbpublishing.bsky.social · 11/09/2025
Another exciting #NewBook coming your way this Autumn. 'A Naturalist's Guide to the #Spiders of #Borneo' by Wong Tsu Shi - an easy-to-use, introductory ID guide, aimed at helping raise awareness & interest in Borneo’s spiders #spidersofborneo #WongTsuShi #naturalistsguides
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