A.A. Gill is Further Away

Name: A.A. Gill is Further Away
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By Adrian Gill

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A.A. Gill is Further Away is a captivating exploration of global cultures and landscapes through the eyes of the renowned British critic A.A. Gill. This travel narrative blends sharp wit and insightful commentary as Gill journeys to various destinations, offering a vivid portrayal of the diverse people and places he encounters, all while weaving in his own reflections and storytelling flair.
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You might enjoy this book if you appreciate sharp wit and insightful commentary on global culture. Adrian Gill's travel writing blends humour with keen observations, taking you on a vivid journey that reveals the quirks and wonders of far-off places. It's perfect for those who enjoy exploring the world through a lens of intelligent curiosity and sardonic humour.

A.A. Gill is Further Away

A new collection of dazzling travel pieces from SUNDAY TIMES journalist and critic A.A. GILL.

A new collection of dazzling travel pieces from SUNDAY TIMES journalist and critic A.A. GILL.

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From the moment he joined The Sunday Times, A.A. Gill has wanted to interview places — to discover the personality of a place as if it were a person, to listen and talk to it.

A selection of the very best pieces that Gill has written over the past five years, A.A. Gill is Further Away is a wonderfully insightful and funny compendium of travel writing taken mostly from The Sunday Times, but also from GQ, Tatler and Conde Nast Traveller.

Gill writes with a clarity and acerbity that conveys the intensity of his experiences in his travels around the world. His book includes essays on Sudan, India, Cuba, Germany and California. In each piece, there is a central image Gill uses as the key to unlocking the personality of a place.

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Adrian Gill's A.A. Gill is Further Away is praised for its brilliant and witty writing style, effectively conveying the essence of diverse locations. Reviewers highlight Gill's ability to make readers feel present, vividly describing each place with a unique perspective and uncovering the personality of various destinations. The book is noted for its evocative storytelling, capturing the exotic nature of both familiar and distant locales.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780753829295

Publisher: Orion Publishing Co

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 12 April 2012

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Weidenfeld & Nicolson

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 26.0mm

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 196.0mm

Weight: 280g

Pages: 304

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Adrian Gill Non-Fiction Travel & Adventure

About the Author

A.A Gill was born in Edinburgh. He is the author of two novels, Sap Rising (1997) and Starcrossed (1999), books on two of London's most famous restaurants, The Ivy and Le Caprice. He is also the author A.A. GILL IS AWAY, THE ANGRY ISLAND, PREVIOUS CONVICTIONS, TABLE TALK and, most recently, PAPER VIEW. He is the TV and restaurant critic for the Sunday Times. He lives in London and spends much of his year travelling.

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