Quercus non-fiction publisher Katy Follain bought world rights to Bill Bailey’s Remarkable Guide to British Birds from Bill’s production company, Glassbox Productions. Follain said: “Bill Bailey is internationally renowned as a supremely gifted comedian. Alongside many other editors, I have been pursuing him for years to write a book, and we are beyond thrilled that he responded with such enthusiasm when we approached him with this idea. It is a huge privilege and honour to be welcoming him as an author into the Quercus fold. The book will be original, fun and a complete visual feast.”

Bill Bailey pens humorous guide to British birds - The Bookseller Bill Bailey pens humorous guide to British birds - The Bookseller

The actor and comedian enjoys bird watching as one of his favourite pastimes, which he has been doing since he was a child growing up in the West Country.Bill Bailey has penned a “humorous and personal guide” to his favourite British birds, set to be published by Quercus in October this year. Bailey added: “Writing this book has been a real pleasure. My hope is that it will encourage people of all ages to discover the world of birds.”