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An Idiot Abroad
The Travel Diaries of Karl Pilkington
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Karl Pilkington: Adventurer. Philosopher. Idiot. Join the orange-headed one as he travels the world and discovers its wonders.
Karl Pilkington: Adventurer. Philosopher. Idiot. Join the orange-headed one as he travels the world and discovers its wonders...
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Presenting the Travel Diaries of Karl Pilkington: Adventurer. Philosopher. Idiot.
Karl Pilkington isn't keen on travelling. Given the choice, he'll go on holiday to Devon or Wales or, at a push, eat English food on a package holiday in Majorca. Which isn't exactly Michael Palin, is it?
So what happened when he was convinced by Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant to go on an epic adventure to see the Seven Wonders of the World? Travel broadens the mind, right? You'd think so.
Find out in Karl Pilkington's hilarious travel diaries, An Idiot Abroad.
'He is a moron. A completely round, empty-headed, part-chimp Manc.' - Ricky Gervais
'He'd have been happier in medieval times in a village where you didn't travel beyond the local community.' - Stephen Merchant
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An Idiot Abroad is widely praised for its humour and the unique perspective of Karl Pilkington. Reviews commend it for Pilkington's comedic touch and his ability to provide laughter through his seemingly naive questions and observations. His approach is described as both captivating and refreshingly candid, making it a standout in the travel and adventure genre.
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ISBN: 9781847679277
Publisher: Canongate Books
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 02 June 2011
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Canongate Books
Edition: Main
Illustration: black and white integrated images
Audience: General / adult
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Spine width: 18.0mm
Width: 129.0mm
Height: 198.0mm
Weight: 231g
Pages: 272
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About the Author
Karl Pilkington has led an extraordinary and curiously individual life. As a child growing up in Manchester, he regularly missed school to accompany his parents on caravanning holidays and left without collecting his exam results. Now making up for lost time, Karl has written three bestselling books and recently embarked on a tour of the Seven Wonders of the modern world for a new Sky One television series.
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