Nicholas Jubber

Nicholas Jubber's journeys have taken him to the Ethiopian highlands, the Afghan lowlands, the heart of the Sahara, and many other places. Fascinated by history and its relationship with the present, he explores connections – and mis-connections – across the centuries. In his latest book, 'Monsterland', he travels around the world, exploring the roots and histories behind monster tales, and discovering how they track the history of humanity, and bumping into some very freaky beings along the way. He has been shortlisted three times for the prestigious Stanford Dolman award (and won it for his debut, 'The Prester Quest'), and has spoken at major literary festivals including Hay-on-Wye, Edinburgh and Rome.