Buckingham Press Ltd is a publishing company run by Hilary and David Cromack with the goal of providing relevant and trustworthy information in all its publications to enrich people’s experience of birds and the wider world of nature.
has been the core product in the Buckingham Press portfolio, but more recently the highly-acclaimed series of
The company has also introduced the
series to offer birdwatchers essential identification help for birds, butterflies and dragonflies on handy cards that simply slip into a jacket pocket for easy access.
Buckingham Press was launched in 1980 by John E.Pemberton to publish
, “described as a comprehensive and convenient work of reference for all sections of the birdwatching community in Great Britain and for visitors from overseas.” The business was sold to Hilary and David Cromack in 2000 to ensure that
While the company was developing its book portfolio David Cromack continued in his role as editor of
magazine, but in May 2006 he retired to devote his energies full-time to Buckingham Press, which between 2003 and 2009 published a quarterly magazine
Photo by kind permission of
During his tenure as the manager of the RSPB's Conwy reserve, Alan built up an intimate knowledge of the best birdwatching sites on Anglesey and mainland North Wales. Together with Owen Roberts, he was able to produce an authoritative guide to the region for Buckingham Press. Since leaving RSPB, Alan and his partner Ruth Miller achieved national celebrity after conducting The Biggest Twitch, a year-long world-wide record-setting bird quest. Now they give lectures and run tours. For more information: info@thebiggesttwitch.com or phone 01492 872 407.
A LIFE-LONG enthusiasm for painting and the other creative arts fuelled our decision to feature original artwork on the covers of all our books, and as Britain is blessed with more than its fair share of extremely talented painters and illustrators, we've been able to commission a broad range of styles and techniques.
Buckingham Press' founder John Pemberton started the tradition of using artwork for
On buying the company, we decided to re-instate painted images, the first of which was a pair of Eiders painted by Martin Ridley. Below, in alphabetical order, is a brief resume of the artists who have contributed images for
Please click the cover image for full details of this exciting addition to the Buckingham Press portfolio.
Buckingham Press is a small family-run company dedicated to publishing books and other printed products of the highest quality and value to active birdwatchers.
For more information on our products, or to place an order, please click on the images below.
SINCE 2002 Buckingham Press has enjoyed sponsorship support for
As one of the world’s leading optics manufacturers, Swarovski has always been determined to contribute positively towards wildlife conservation and activities that will benefit the wider birdwatching community. Its long-term support for our company has encouraged us to set new standards for clear presentation and accurate information and to keep the price of our books at very affordable levels, and for this we are extremely grateful.
To learn more about Swarovski’s products and activities, please visit the website at: