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Fresh and diverting, informative and topical without being slight or ephemeral. This supremely well-edited combination of current affairs, journalism, commentary, and fun facts is perfect for our pause-button moment. - Australian Financial Review, Best Books of the Year
Fully illustrated, The Passenger collects the best new writing, photography, art, and reportage from around the world.
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Fresh and diverting, informative and topical without being slight or ephemeral. This supremely well-edited combination of current affairs, journalism, commentary, and fun facts is perfect for our pause-button moment. - Australian Financial Review, Best Books of the Year Fully illustrated, The Passenger collects the best new writing, photography, art, and reportage from around the world.Paperback$3999Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks -
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Brimming with intricate research and enduring wonder, The Passenger is a love-letter to global travel. "These books are so rich and engrossing that it is rewarding to read them even when one is stuck at home." - The TLS "The Passenger has a strong focus on storytelling, with pages given over to a mix of essays, playlists and sideways glances...Paperback$3999Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks -
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From its very first contact with the West, India has been subject to great mystification. India's long history, the survival of ancient rituals, and its variety of languages and cultures continue to fascinate. This narrative is intertwined with a newer one that sees the frenetic change of a society at the forefront of innovation. Success stories coexist alongside stories of...Paperback$3999Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks -
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The Passenger collects the best new writing, photography, and reportage from around the world. Its aim is to break down barriers and introduce the essence of the place. Packed with essays and investigative journalism, original photography and illustrations, charts, and unusual facts and observations, each volume offers a unique insight into a different culture and examines how history has shaped...Paperback$3999Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks -
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"These books are so rich and engrossing that it is rewarding to read them even when one is stuck at home." — The TLS The Passenger makes its first stop in Southeast Asia. A journey to one of the world's major tourist destinations. In this volume: Pitchaya Sudbanthad discusses Buddhism, the State, and Superpowers; Emma Larkin explores The Country of...Paperback$3999Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks -
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California by Various offers a refreshing and engrossing perspective on the state, combining storytelling with essays and eclectic insights. It avoids typical travel guide elements like dining or sightseeing tips, focusing instead on the complex realities and beauties of the region. With a mix of journalism, current affairs, and cultural commentary, it provides a literary adventure akin to a well-curated National Geographic expedition.
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ISBN: 9781787704299
Publisher: Europa Editions (UK) Ltd
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 04 August 2022
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Europa Editions (UK) Ltd
Audience: General / adult
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Width: 160.0mm
Height: 240.0mm
Weight: 250g
Pages: 192
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