The Idler 38: The Green Man: How to Save the World Without Really Trying

by Tom Hodgkinson (editor), Gavin Pretor-Pinney, Dan Kieran

The Idler team believe that idleness is unjustly criticized in modern society when it is, in fact, a vital component of a happy life. This new issue of the Idler looks at man, nature, and the earth and reveals that doing nothing is the only way to save the planet. Pieces include Richard Benson on growing a wild flower meadow and noted Gaia scientist Stephen Harding on why we need to stop interfering with nature.

224 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2006

About the author

Tom Hodgkinson (b. 1968) is a British writer and the editor of The Idler, which he established in 1993 with his friend Gavin Pretor-Pinney. He was educated at Westminster School. He has contributed articles to The Sunday Telegraph, The Guardian and The Sunday Times as well as being the author of The Idler spin-off How To Be Idle (2005), How To Be Free (released in the U.S. under the title The Freedom Manifesto) and The Idle Parent.

In 2006 Hodgkinson created National Unawareness Day, to be celebrated on 1 November.

Reviews

[Derek Baldwin · Rating 4 out of 5]

Nice theme and a good strong mix of stuff including an articlette by the lovely Adam from Bristol who tells me he got £50 fee. (Eventually)

[Marlene · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fabulously harmonious issue. Zen slacking, freeganism, tatting, the entire features section is a treasure chest for practical idling.