JULY 28, 2009
We thought you’d like to hear about the great variety of inspirational books we have hitting the shelves this autumn. From the weird and wonderful tomes to the helpful and insightful ‘how to guides’, Lonely Planet has the right gift for the right person.
Images, extracts and advance copies are available on request.
Please contact: louise.macdonald@lonelyplanet.co.uk
+44 (0) 20 7106 2148
Been there, done that, got the T-shirt? How about these...
Lonely Planet’s 1000 Ultimate Experiences
Lonely Planet’s 1000 Ultimate Experiences brings together 1000 ideas, places, experiences and activities to take travellers out of the ordinary and into the unforgettable. Wide-ranging, entertaining and informative, the book brings together all the classic travel adventures as well as highlighting local, off-the-beaten-track experiences. Accompanied by inspirational images and practical information, 1000 Ultimate Experiences offers all the motivation and ideas to get out there and experience the world.
Published: October 2009 Price: £15.99
Trend seeker? Find out where’s hot next year...
Lonely Planet’s Best in Travel 2010
Lonely Planet publishes its annual prediction for the top destinations, journeys and experiences for the year ahead. Published in October 2009, Best in Travel 2010 brings together the expert opinion of Lonely Planet’s 300+ pool of authors and staff, who really know their onions when it comes to next year’s hottest cities, countries and regions. The full-colour book includes inspiring top travel lists detailing where to buy a camel, party til the sun comes up and sets again, and if you’re feeling fit, the world’s most magical marathons.
Published: October 2009 Price: £9.99
Cosmopolitan City slicker? Take your pick of the best...
The Cities Book (paperback)
Lonely Planet presents The Cities Book now in paperback form. A cosmopolitan coffee-table tome illustrating the 200 most interesting, attractive, liveable and challenging cities in the world as voted by people who know – Lonely Planet travellers, authors and staff.
Taking our cue from the buzz on the street, The Cities Book captures the individual flavour of each city through the eyes of the typical citizen: hot conversation topics, urban myths, strengths and weaknesses, the best places to eat and drink and to seek out after dark.
Published: October 2009 Price: £20.00
Bit of a book worm? Get stuck into this one...
The Best of Lonely Planet Travel Writing
Lonely Planet believes good travel writing goes beyond just facts and maps - there are stories and inspirations to be shared. This new collection includes stories from popular Lonely Planet anthologies such as On the Edge, By the Seat of my Pants, The Kindness of Strangers, Tales from Nowhere and many more.
The latest addition to our travel literature series is written by a diverse range of accomplished authors such as Simon Winchester, Dave Eggers, Tim Cahill and Jan Morris.
Published: October 2009 Price: £7.99
Budding travel photographer? Learn from the masters...
Lonely Planet Guide to Travel Photography
The exciting new ‘how to guide’ on taking better photos on the road, authored by professional travel photographers, sharing years of experience. Full of high quality images, this is the definitive guide to taking great photographs while travelling.
Covering people, landscape, urban and wildlife photography it also contains a chapter on video photography and what to do with your photos, whether sharing them online or trying to make some money from them.
Published: August 2009 Price: £14.99
Got an appetite for the weird and wonderful? Bon Appétit...
Lonely Planet’s Extreme Cuisine
Extreme Cuisine is perfect for those with an appetite for the bizarre. Those with a strong stomach can discover the world through its gastronomic diversity with this fun gift book.From deep-fried bugs to pie floaters, we explain the story behind some of these strange dishes and where to find them.
Published: October 2009 Price: £4.99
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