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World Travel
An Irreverent Guide
World Travel
An Irreverent Guide
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Description
'Terrific … His love for his subjects – both the food and the cook – sings' Telegraph
'Christ, could Bourdain weave words ... The guy wrote like a poet' Guardian
A celebration of the life and legacy of one of the most important food writers of all time – the inimitable Anthony Bourdain
Anthony Bourdain saw more of the world than nearly anyone. His travels took him from his hometown of New York to a tribal longhouse in Borneo, from cosmopolitan Buenos Aires, Paris, and Shanghai to the stunning desert solitude of Oman's Empty Quarter – and many places beyond.
In World Travel, a life of experience is collected into an entertaining, practical, fun and frank travel guide that gives readers an introduction to some of his favorite places – in his own words. Featuring essential advice on how to get there, what to eat, where to stay and, in some cases, what to avoid. Additionally, each chapter includes illustrations by Wesley Allsbrook.
Supplementing Bourdain's words are a handful of essays by friends, colleagues, and family that tell even deeper stories about a place, including sardonic accounts of traveling with Bourdain by his brother, Chris; a guide to Chicago's best cheap eats by legendary music producer Steve Albini, and more.
Product details
Published | 18 Oct 2024 |
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Format | Paperback |
Edition | 1st |
Extent | 480 |
ISBN | 9781526630254 |
Imprint | Bloomsbury Publishing |
Dimensions | 198 x 129 mm |
Publisher | Bloomsbury Publishing |
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Reviews
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Witty and fascinating … a guide book that can't help but inspire – whether that's to set off on your own free-wheeling adventure across the globe or just to spend a weekend streaming Bourdain's favourite movies is left to the reader's discretion
independent.co.uk
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Witty and anarchic
National Geographic
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The late, great chef Anthony Bourdain travelled the world extensively in search of the best places to eat and, in this book, finished by his long-time assistant, Laurie Woolever, we can travel the world with him and discover his favourite dishes and restaurants, from cumin ribs in Shanghai to hot dogs in his native New Jersey. At a time when all we can do is armchair travel, this is a much-needed escape. His writing is funny, honest and evocative, and makes for an entertaining read you can dip in and out of, a country at a time, or devour all in one go
Olive
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An exhilarating whirlwind tour.... Anyone who loved and misses Bourdain will want this book
Kirkus Reviews
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There will never be anyone quite like Anthony Bourdain. But World Travel offers readers the potential to travel the world as he did
Fortune
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It's the World According to Tony – a browsable compendium of his matchless commentary on worthy destinations in 43 countries
People