Tony Rollinson

I Killed the Bees is inspired by our growing awareness of the unfolding climate crisis and Sixth Mass Extinction (billions of species have been lost over recent decades). It is a beguiling anthem for activists, with layers of spiralling vocals that raise the song above mere 'protest' into a more otherworldly experience. It is more an evocation of our personal feelings of 'what are we/what are we becoming' at this very particular moment.

This book accompanies the powerful and inspirational French film (www.demain-lefilm.com/en/film) that was released earlier this year (PM91, p39).

The author visits 10 countries and meets scientists, activists, business people and elected officials, all of whom are laying the foundations for a new world. It features pioneers who are reinventing agriculture, energy, economy, democracy and education, and has extra material and sources not seen in the film.

If you are thinking about how you can work for yourself, be happier and have more time for the things that you want, then Tom Hodgkinson’s personal guide is a hand to hold onto, both in terms of reassurance and sometimes just for grim death!