Ricky Gervais and Lenny Henry contribute to wildlife fundraiser

Ricky Gervais and Sir Lenny Henry are to contribute to a new book about conservation entitled The Most Important Comic Book On Earth. 

Dubbed ‘the largest collection of powerful comics calling for planetary change’, the title will feature more than 120 stories on the topic from celebrities, scientists, comedians, charities, activists, and artists.

Other contributors include Dame Judi Dench, Sir Patrick Stewart, Taika Waititi, Jane Goodall, Peter Gabriel, and Cara Delevingne.

It is being compiled by writer and produce  Paul Goodenough, who  said: ‘We are uniting the most important environmental voices on the planet: from indigenous people to activists, from storytellers to celebrities, and helping them collaborate to craft moving comic stories. 

‘Through these stories, we aim to raise the money and awareness we need to save as many species from extinction as humanly possible.’

Proceeds from the book, out in October, will be shared among charities including World Land Trust, The Wildlife Trusts and  Rewilding Europe.

Published: 29 Jun 2021