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More copies of this ISBNThe Conde Nast Traveler Book of Unforgettable Journeys: Great Writers on Great Placesby Klara Glowczewska
Synopses & ReviewsPublisher Comments:From the #1 travel magazine in the country, a collection of travel tales from some of today's finest writers. Travel writing maintains its seemingly endless popularity, and this volume offers a particularly transporting body of work, pairing exotic locales with writers of the highest caliber: Russell Banks writes on the Everglades, Francine Prose explores the secrets of Prague, Robert Hughes takes us on a tour of Italy, and more. From the most beautiful gardens to visit in Japan to the best free things to do in Provence, this book is as enlightening as it is entertaining. Whether off to the other side of the globe or to their favorite reading chair, wanderers of every sort will find this book truly indispensable. Other featured writers and places include:
Book News Annotation:Compiled by the editor-in-chief of Condé Nast Traveler on its 20th
anniversary of conveying its "truth in travel" message, this
anthology includes 21 essays on 18 travel destinations from Florida
to Tanzania. Selections include personal insights and practical
advice by such masters of the genre as Pico Iyer (on Ethiopia);
Russell Banks (Florida); Jan Morris (Hawaii); and Simon Winchester
(the Philippines). The volume includes biographical sketches of the
authors.
Annotation ©2008 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com) Synopsis:Another spellbinding trip around the globe with some of today's most celebrated writers and journalists Condé Nast Traveler is the preeminent travel magazine in the United States, boasting a readership of 3.5 million. This second collection of the award-winning magazine's best travel writings, includes essays by luminaries such as, Robert Hughes, Russell Banks, E. L. Doctorow, André Aciman, Pico Iyer, and Edna O'Brien. As the world becomes smaller and ever more accessible, interest in travel writing is only growing greater. So whether readers are preparing for their own journeys or just indulging in an armchair adventure, this new volume of The Condé Nast Traveler Book of Unforgettable Journeys will open their eyes to the world. Synopsis:From the #1 travel magazine in the country comes a collection of travel tales from some of todays finest writers: Russell Banks writes on the Everglades, Francine Prose explores the secrets of Prague, Robert Hughes conducts a tour of Italy, and more. About the AuthorKlara Glowczewska is editor in chief of Condé Nast Traveler. What Our Readers Are SayingBe the first to add a comment for a chance to win!Product Details
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