Atlas of Cursed Places

Name: Atlas of Cursed Places
Brand: Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand
SKU: 9781631910005
Price: 49.99 NZD
Availability: InStock

A Travel Guide to Dangerous and Frightful Destinations

By Olivier Le Carrer

0.0 (0 reviews)

3.09

( 958 ratings, 183 reviews)

Summary

Atlas of Cursed Places by Olivier Le Carrer delves into some of the most eerie and mysterious locations around the world, each with its own dark and captivating history. Through intriguing tales and detailed maps, the book explores places with sinister reputations, offering an adventure through the world's haunted landscapes filled with tales of superstitions and uncanny events. This travelogue is perfect for those intrigued by the chilling and inexplicable corners of our planet.
Read More

Format: Hardback

$49⁹⁹

AVAILABLE WITH SUPPLIER Ships from our Auckland warehouse within 3-4 weeks

Found a better price? Request a price match

Atlas of Cursed Places

$49⁹⁹

Book Hero Magic created this recommendation. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! IS THIS YOUR NEXT READ?

You might enjoy this book if you have a fascination for the mysterious and a thirst for adventure, as it guides you through destinations steeped in legend and lore. It may appeal to you if you're intrigued by places with dark histories or enjoy exploring tales of curses and enigmatic locations around the globe.

Atlas of Cursed Places

Oliver Le Carrer brings us a fascinating history and armchair journey to the world's most dangerous and frightful places, complete with vintage maps and period illustrations in a handsome volume.

Description

Atlas Obscura says this lushly illustrated New York Times bestselling guide to dozens of dangerous, eerie, and infamous locations is the perfect gift for "those who believe the world is still full of mysteries to investigate."

Pick up the acclaimed Atlas of Cursed Places and visit the world's most nerve-wracking locations. With pithy historical profiles, vintage full-colour maps, and haunting tales that will colour your perspective (and send tingles down your spine), this is a clever gift for the intrepid traveller or armchair adventurer who wants to explore destinations both remarkable and daunting.

Visit:

a coal town where the ground is constantly on fire
a Zambian national park where more than 8 million bats darken the skies
the infamous suicide location of Aokigahara Forest near Mount Fuji
the lesser-known Nevada triangle, in which dozens of aircraft have inexplicably disappeared

Beautifully packaged and written with a twisty sense of humour, Atlas of Cursed Places puts your quirky side on the map.

Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

Reviews describe Atlas of Cursed Places as a captivating collection that combines maps and essays to explore eerie and intriguing locations worldwide. It offers an enticing blend of travel writing, folklore, true crime, and history, appealing to those fascinated by mysteries and the macabre. The book is praised for its ability to entertain and engage even those less enthusiastic about geography.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781631910005

Publisher: Black Dog & Leventhal Publishers Inc

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 12 November 2015

Country: United States

Imprint: Black Dog & Leventhal Publishers Inc

Illustration: Illustrated throughout

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 20.0mm

Width: 267.0mm

Height: 191.0mm

Weight: 727g

Pages: 144

Collections

Education & Reference Non-Fiction Olivier Le Carrer Science & Nature Travel & Adventure

About the Author

Olivier Le Carrer is a journalist and passionate sailor. He has spent the last thirty years exploring the shores of the planet. He has written several books on cartography and navigation with the illustrator Sibylle Le Carrer.