Shows in Athens and Istanbul have brought belated recognition for an artist long championed by David Attenborough. But why, 14 years after his death, is London still immune to his talents?

DJ Taylor finds intelligence as well as raciness among the women who scandalised Britain’s postwar literary set

Art and friendships made at home of intrepid writer Patrick Leigh Fermor will be explored at British Museum

Simon Fenwick’s compelling portrait reveals the photographer was much more than just a travel companion to her famous husband

The lives of two colourful veterans of British travel writing are uncovered with contrasting success

Best known for his bucolic memoir Cider With Rosie, Lee was born 100 years ago. The brilliant sequel – an account of an epic walk through Depression-era England and scorching Spain – is far from rose-tinted

The books they loved and lost: publishers on their favourites – and the ones they wished they had on their own lists