Book Launch @ Good Company Bookstore

What to expect from this book launch event?

Come and celebrate the release of 'Wild Cities' with the Author himself, Chris Fitch. There will be time for questions, interaction with the author, and the opportunity to purchase signed copies of the book.

About The Author

Chris Fitch is a science and travel writer with a passion for improving humanity's relationship with nature in the modern world. Born in London, he spent his childhood exploring rainforests in Honiara, capital of the Solomon Islands. He is a former senior staff writer for Geographical Magazine, and has written for titles such as National Geographic and Lonely Planet. His first book, Atlas of Untamed Places, was published in 2017, followed by Globalography and Subterranea. Having previously lived in South Korea, Taiwan, New Zealand, and Brazil, he now resides in Lisbon, Portugal.

About the book:

Nature isn’t a luxury, it’s a necessity. But today the majority of the world’s population lives in some form of urban environment. And by 2050, two-thirds of humanity will live in towns and cities.

Studies have shown that a daily walk in the woods can improve our health and happiness, that those who can observe a natural scene through a hospital window will recover faster. The sound of birds, the smell of tree oils, the presence of free-flowing water – these are all vital to our wellbeing. So as the human footprint of brick, concrete and metal expands, how do we protect our connection to the natural world?

In Wild Cities, Chris Fitch leads us around the world in search of answers, visiting pioneering cities and meeting the people working at the forefront of this issue. From the tiny urban forests in Tokyo and the star-rich skies of Flagstaff, to the meandering river channels of Munich and lions prowling through gardens in Nairobi, this is a globe-spanning look at how to bring nature into the places we live – and how to create the wild cities of the future.

Register Your Free Ticket

This event is free to attend, but we ask that you register your free ticket so we know how many people to expect.

The Venue

Good Company Books is an independent English Bookstore in Lisbon. Born from our love of global literature and our Portuguese heritage, we are crafting a space for people of all backgrounds to gather and enjoy the best books, events, coffee, and wine. Find out more on our Instagram.

How To Find Us

By Metro: We're situated a 5-minute walk from the Campo Pequeno metro (Yellow line) and a 10-minute walk from the Alameda metro (Green & Red lines).

By Bus: There are many convenient bus options 2 blocks away from us on Avenida República, with the closest stop to our store being Campo Pequeno-Av. Republica.

By Bike: If you're using the Gira public bicycles, there is a docking station right across the street (#431 - Rua do Arco Cego / Av. Magalhães Lima).

By Car: There is a paid parking lot across the street, between Rua Arco do Cego and Rua Dona Filipa de Vilhena. Street parking is also available around the neighborhood.