Michael O’Mara Books has acquired the remarkable story of filmmaker Alex Bescoby’s epic journey recreating the iconic First Overland expedition made in 1955, tying in with a major four-part documentary series airing on All 4 in the UK this autumn. Embarking on the "mother of all road trips" in 2019, Alex's book recounts his defining trip of a lifetime, investigating how the world has changed since the First Overland, and exploring themes of family ties, postcolonialism and the Land Rover religion. 'The Last Overland' will be published in hardback on September 29th 2022. Senior Commissioning Editor Jo Stansall acquired World English Rights from Jo Cantello at Wolfsong Media.
Wolfsong welcomes Paul Manktelow to the fold
We're delighted to announce that Dr. Paul Manktelow has joined the Wolfsong team. Paul is a renowned and respected veterinarian with over two decades of frontline experience in some of the UK's busiest veterinary hospitals, including his current role as the Director of Veterinary Services at Blue Cross. Paul is a trusted voice in the media and for the past four years he has been the resident veterinary expert and presenter on C4's Crufts coverage, as well as previous appearances as a co-presenter on ITV1's Goodwoof and guest spots on the likes of This Morning and Sky News. Paul is also the host of the popular pet lifestyle podcast, The Consult Room and regularly writes in the UK press, as well as collaborating on campaigns with leading pet brands. Paul is the proud guardian of his three-year-old Terrier, Rodney, who we are also looking forward to working with, as he often stars alongside Paul on his social media channels and branded content. Welcome to the fold, Paul and Rodney!