Philip Marsden Under A Metal Sky: A Journey Through Minerals, Greed and Wonder

Join us for an unforgettable talk with author Philip Marsden, one of the most acclaimed authors, living and writing in Cornwall today. Today he will delve into his thought-provoking book, Under A Metal Sky: A Journey Through Minerals, Greed and Wonder. In this fascinating exploration, Philip begins and ends his story in his home county of Cornwall, one of the world’s geological hotspots. Travelling far and wide, this is a captivating journey through the hidden world of minerals, the drive for wealth, and the deep human connection to the earth’s resources. Through vivid storytelling and personal insights, he reveals the surprising and often complicated stories behind the minerals that shape our world, from the extraction processes to the ecological and ethical dilemmas that arise. Along the way he uncovers the wonder that minerals inspire, while reflecting on humanity’s insatiable thirst for them.