JOHN SEYMOUR (1914-2004) was a prolific author, broadcaster and activist in the self-sufficiency movement. Having travelled widely in his youth, in Africa and then around the waterways of England, before settling first in Suffolk and then in Pembrokeshire, Wales. He was the author of dozens of books, including the bestseller The Complete Book of Self Sufficiency and The Fat of the Land.


HUGH FEARNLEY-WHITTINGSTALL is a chef, food writer and campaigner, whose River Cottage books and television shows have made him a household name. He lives in Dorset and campaigns for animal welfare, food production and the environment.