Jon Sparks

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About me

Industry Communications or Media
Occupation Photographer and Writer
Location Garstang, Lancashire, United Kingdom
Introduction I’m an award-winning UK-based freelance photographer and writer specialising in landscape and outdoor pursuits, especially bikes of all kinds. I’m the author/illustrator (often both) of more than 30 books, including outdoor guides, travel guides, photography advice and pure picture books. I’m available for photography workshops and one-to-one bespoke training.
Interests Bikes of all kinds (I mean proper bikes not motorbikes), walking, climbing, outdoor pursuits in general, books, music, beer.
Favorite Movies Sense and Sensibility, The Madness of King George, Silverado, and I'm still waiting for the perfect science fiction movie (if only Star Wars had had a half-decent script!)
Favorite Music Sibelius, Vaughan Williams, Van Morrison, Bruce Springsteen, Talking Heads, Julie Fowlis
Favorite Books The Mars Trilogy (Kim Stanley Robinson), A Song of Ice and Fire (George R R Martin), Monstrous Regiment (Terry Pratchett), Swallows and Amazons series (Arthur Ransome)