Publishing

About Publishing

Natural History Museum Publishing produces accessible, fully illustrated non-fiction books about the natural world. Find out about our books, our business, stock, rights, permissions and how to contribute to a Museum-imprint publication.

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Our books

Our diverse publishing programme includes popular science titles, authoritative reference books, natural history art and inspiring ideas for children. Explore all the books we publish under our own imprint, buy them online and find related titles.

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Latest titles

Here is a selection of our latest titles.

  • In March, enjoy the new edition of our invaluable guide to Snakes. Fully revised and updated with new photographs and the latest information.
  • Download the Museum's first eBook, The Birds of America and enjoy all 435 artworks from Audubon's groundbreaking work. Available from from iTunes.

Race to the End
  • Commemorate the 100th anniversary of the epic race to the South Pole with Race to the End.  Covering every angle of this gripping true story, the book includes special fold-out maps and images that have never been published before.

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Coming soon: Evolution iPad app

Evolution app

From June 2012, explore 600 million years of Earth history with our first iPad app, Evolution.

From 360° high definition images of fossil specimens to specially commissioned videos about evolutionary theory from leading experts, the app will present a wealth of information in a beautiful new interactive format. Available from June 2012.

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Beetles - Natural History Museum Publishing

Publishing partners

We produce a wide range of books and journals in association with our partners, from academic and specialist titles to fascinating books for the family.

Find out about the publishers we work with and find contact details to buy books published in association with our partners online.

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Natural History Museum books

Publishing
Natural History Museum
Cromwell Road
London
SW7 5BD
UK
Tel: +44 (0)20 7942 5336

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Our catalogue

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Browse our books online or for information on our titles in a handy PDF format, download our latest Books catalogue (PDF, 2MB).

The catalogue is updated twice a year. Get the latest version as it is released by subscribing to our newsletter.

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Buy our books online

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Visit the online shop to find all our titles and more.

You can also buy other books, DVDs and lots of gifts inspired by the natural world.

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