World Travel - by Anthony Bourdain & Laurie Woolever (Hardcover)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br> "A guide to some of the world's most fascinating places, as seen and experienced by writer, television host, and relentlessly curious traveler Anthony Bourdain"-- <p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br> <p><strong>A guide to some of the world's most fascinating places, as seen and experienced by writer, television host, and relentlessly curious traveler Anthony Bourdain</strong></p><p>Anthony Bourdain saw more of the world than nearly anyone. His travels took him from the hidden pockets of his hometown of New York to a tribal longhouse in Borneo, from cosmopolitan Buenos Aires, Paris, and Shanghai to Tanzania's utter beauty and the stunning desert solitude of Oman's Empty Quarter--and many places beyond.<br/></p><p>In <em>World Travel</em>, 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, <em>World Travel </em>provides essential context that will help readers further appreciate the reasons why Bourdain found a place enchanting and memorable.</p><p>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, Christopher; a guide to Chicago's best cheap eats by legendary music producer Steve Albini, and more. Additionally, each chapter includes illustrations by Wesley Allsbrook.</p><p>For veteran travelers, armchair enthusiasts, and those in between, <em>World Travel</em> offers a chance to experience the world like Anthony Bourdain.</p><br/> <p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br> "[F]eels like an adventure, a delightful surprise as you turn the page from Vienna (Austria) to Bhutan."--Bloomberg News </br></br>"A collection of remembrances mixed in with a global travel guide, this collection of city-by-city tips and restaurant suggestions uses Anthony Bourdain's own words alongside Laurie Woolever's, making this a one-of-a-kind book honoring a one-of-a-kind soul."--Good Morning America </br></br>"Bourdain's final book gives readers insider knowledge of his favorite global locales.... Fans of 'Parts Unknown' will want to add this to their spring reading lists." --CNN </br></br>"The late television host had dreams of creating a guidebook for all his favorite cities across the world, and his longtime assistant and collaborator took the notes from their singular brainstorming session and turned that dream into a reality.--EW.COM </br></br>There will never be anyone quite like Anthony Bourdain. But <em>World Travel </em>offers readers the potential to travel the world as he did.--Fortune </br></br>An exhilarating whirlwind tour.... Anyone who loved and misses Bourdain will want this book.--<em>Kirkus Reviews</em> </br></br>This gloriously messy miscellany of off-kilter observations and lightning-in-a-bottle insights will make one want to read, eat, and experience the world the way Bourdain did. Bourdain's fans will devour this.--<em>Publishers Weekly</em> </br></br>"Charming.... Irresistible....<strong> </strong>An exhilarating and worthwhile choice for those planning an actual trip and for stay-at-home travelers."--<em>Library Journal </em>(starred review)
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