Ideal reads for armchair travellers
The Walker
A literary history of walking From Dickens to Zizek.
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Berlin: The Story of a City
As Germany marks the thirtieth anniversary of its unification since the end of the Cold War, international bestselling-author Barney White-Spunner celebrates the history of one of Europe's greatest cities.
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Craftland Japan
A photographic voyage to the remote studios of Japan's most fascinating and ingenious contemporary craftspeople.
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Florence: The Paintings & Frescoes, 1250-1743
The most comprehensive book on the paintings and frescoes of Florence - with nearly 2,000 beautifully reproduced artworks from the city's great museums and churches - is now available in a practical and elegant paperback format.
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The Cabin in the Mountains
The wooden holiday cabin, or hytte, is a staple of Norwegian life. Robert Ferguson, author of Scandinavians, explores the history and meaning of a national icon.
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Slow Travel: Reconnecting with the World at Your Own Pace
A motivational and inspirational book for those seeking to reconnect with the world through leisurely travel.
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Makers Paris
Meet the extraordinary community of artisans and creative entrepreneurs making their mark on Paris today.
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New Map France
Following New Map Italy, the second book in Herbert Ypma's series is the ultimate visual guide to to the finest hotels and experiences France has to offer.
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Travel Home: Design with a Global Spirit
A road map for bringing far-flung design ideas back home, this edition shows how to curate interiors that reflect favorite places and experiences in ways that are beautiful and authentic.
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The Monocle Book of Japan
The Monocle team celebrates the endlessly fascinating and culturally rich country of Japan.
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A Greek Folk Journey
A Greek Folk Journey acquaints you with the abundance of customs, festivals and events found in all corners of Greece, presented by the month. Ancient and more recent traditions live on in many places, thanks to the dedication of...
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Arne & Carlos Knitting Scandinavian Style
Arne & Carlos go out of their way to share their imagination and inspiration, once again providing unique and diverse ideas for handmade designs in their characteristic style that honours traditional Scandinavian knitwear.
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The Pursuit of Art: Travels, Encounters and Revelations
Bestselling author of Modernists & Mavericks Martin Gayford recounts some of the extraordinary journeys he has made in the name of art.
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Around the World in 80 Trees
Trees are one of humanity's most constant and most varied companions. From India's sacred banyan tree to the fragrant cedar of Lebanon, they offer us sanctuary and inspiration - not to mention the raw materials for everything from...
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The Land Where Lemons Grow
A book about Italy's unexpected history, told through its citrus fruits. Combining travel writing with history, recipes, horticulture and art, it takes the reader on a unique and rich journey through Italy's cultural, moral,...
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Beautiful Ruins
Somewhere on a rocky patch of the sun-drenched Italian coastline a young innkeeper, chest-deep in daydreams, looks out over the incandescent waters of the Ligurian Sea and views an apparition: a beautiful woman, a vision in white,...
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The Odyssey
A lean, fleet-footed translation that recaptures Homer's nimble gallop and brings an ancient epic to new life.
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Ghost Empire
A brilliant reconstruction of the saga of power, glory, invasion and decay that is the one-thousand year story of Constantinople. A truly marvellous book.' - Simon Winchester In 2014, Richard Fidler and...
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Only In Tokyo
A compelling and rare window on this exciting food city through the lens of chefs and Japanophiles Michael Ryan and Luke Burgess.
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Literary Paris: A Photographic Tour
Paris as seen through the eyes of a bibliophile: the ultimate eye candy for fans of Paris and all things bookish.
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Brilliant Maps: An Atlas for Curious Minds
See the world anew with this unique and beautifully designed infographic atlas.
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Booked: A Traveler’s Guide to Literary Locations Around the World
This practical armchair travel guide explores eighty of the most iconic literary locations from all over the globe that you can actually visit.
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The Art of Travel
Provides an insight into everything from holiday romance to hotel mini-bars, airports to sight-seeing. This book suggests how we might be happier on our journeys.
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