Author portrait: Mark Thompson

Mark Thompson

The White War Mark Thompson, whose The White War is one of 2008's most admired history books, and who has previously worked for the UN in the Balkans, sheds more light on the oft overlooked Italian Front during WWI in a fascinating interview. More

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Mick Imlah

Described by one critic as 'a compendium of Scottish experience - historical, mythic, cultural and personal' Mick Imlah's The Lost Leader has already won the Forward Prize for Best Collection, and is the early favourite on the T. S. Eliot Prize for Poetry shortlist. More

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Trea Martyn

Trea Martyn's Elizabeth in the Garden is a delightful mixture of history, romance and gardens. Find out more at www.treamartyn.com, or listen again to Trea's appearance on the BBC's Woman's Hour. More

Author portrait: Jan Morris

Jan Morris

Earlier this year The Times named Jan Morris the '15th greatest British writer since the War', but as a travel writer, she is without equal. She is best-known for her Pax Britannica trilogy and accounts of great cities, many of which we're delighted to be reissuing in Faber Finds. More

Author portrait: Nicholas Rankin

Nicholas Rankin

Nicholas Rankin visits landmark London venues to discuss the history of deception, camouflage and sniping, in a series of short films to support publication of Churchill's Wizards, a celebration of brilliant British military invention and spectacular misdirection. More