Longitude’s Favorite Books About Place

By Sean | August 17th, 2006 |

Here’s another place to wander if you’re looking for something to read during these last lazy days of summer. In their just released August newsletter, the guys at Longitude Books... [Read this entry]

Boldtype’s Escape Issue

By Sean | August 2nd, 2006 |

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Still looking for the right book to throw in your beach bag? Try Boldtype’s just released August issue, Escape, which features a unique collection of travel-inspired titles.
The list... [Read this entry]

Michael Palin’s Himalaya

By Jen Leo | March 31st, 2006 |

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Has anyone read Michael Palin’s Himalaya book? I just saw this article on MSNBC.com, “Python actor’s book to be required reading.”
Himalaya by Michael Palin.
I haven’t read it. But... [Read this entry]

Perceptive Travel March/April Issue

By Jen Leo | March 3rd, 2006 |

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The new issue of Tim Leffel’s travel lit ezine, Perceptive Travel, is here.
Featured authors this month include:
David Farley The Coast of Bohemia
Jeff Greenwald Bringing Coral Reefs Back... [Read this entry]

U.K. Travel Writing Workshops in March

By Sean | February 3rd, 2006 |

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Hi Roadies! As Jen mentioned last month, I’m getting ready to head out on a big trip, so posts from me will be few and far between. But I’ve... [Read this entry]

First Edition Pico Iyer

By Jen Leo | December 6th, 2005 |

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I don’t think I’ve ever mentioned my signed travel book collection, but I have a growing one. I started it before I was conscious about First Editon hard cover books.... [Read this entry]

Sydney Morning Herald on Travel Writing

By Sean | November 16th, 2005 |

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This week’s SMH features two articles about travel writing and travel books:
By the Book
Andrew Bain, former Lonely Planet editor, traces the historical journey that gave birth to the... [Read this entry]

Bunch of New Travel Books

By Sean | October 2nd, 2005 |

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I meant to get some market leads up this week, but things have been a bit crazy. I haven’t been traveling like our fearless leader and book touring diva Jen... [Read this entry]

Is Your Travel Book Necessary?

By Jen Leo | September 24th, 2005 |

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The Independent looks at the anthology The Explorer’s Eye edited by Fergus Fleming & Annabel Merullo.
They begin the article with an anecdote about a writer being asked if... [Read this entry]

Travel Books Making the Nielsen Grade

By Jen Leo | August 26th, 2005 |

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“A Long Way to a Bestseller” came out in The Book Standard, yesterday, listing the top selling travel books according to BookScan. If you love books, this site and their... [Read this entry]

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