Mark Batey, author

About

Mark Batey

Mark Batey was born and raised in Newcastle upon Tyne. As a student at Pembroke College, Cambridge, he chaired the college film society, and after five years in advertising he forged a career in the film industry. This included three years at the BFI and two decades running the trade association for UK film distributors. Throughout his career, he scripted articles, speeches and reports, and is thrilled now to be working on longer-form narratives. Starfish is his third book. He splits his time between Northumberland and London.

Books

  • The Secret Life of Father Time

    Step into the world of George Biddell Airy, the visionary Astronomer Royal of Victorian Britain, and journey through every stage of his remarkable life. Explore his dedication to astronomy, to aid accurate timekeeping and safer navigation, and the deep love of his family that sustains him through

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