Sahara

Description

Michael Palin's superb No. 1 bestseller about his incredible voyage across the Sahara.

Promotion info

OVER 400,000 COPIES SOLD IN HARDBACK No 1 BESTSELLER - 'A classic for the armchair traveller' FIRST PAPERBACK PUBLICATION FULL PROMOTION - TUBE ADVERTISING, P.O.S., AUTHOR PR and PALIN CUT-OUTS STUNNING 64 PAGES COLOUR PLATES Michael Palin to appear on Parkinson in November 'Brisk, fresh and makes you want to go where he has gone, if not necessarily to eat camel liver' Daily Telegraph 'This is explorer-adventurer Michael Palin at his best' Geographical

Awards

Winner of British Book Awards Illustrated Book of the Year 2002.

Reviews

'One of the most fascinating aspects of his account is the range of cultures that have left their mark on the area, from Roman amphitheatres to enormous natural gas pipelines, and from mud-brick mosques to French railway stations. Palin's brisk, wry narrative also includes stunning photographs by Basil Pao.' THE SUNDAY TIMES (5/10/03) 'Entertaining account of Michael Palin's journey across the Sahara that ties in with the TV series'. WOMAN & HOME (October 2003) '... an epic voyage that uncovers a surprisingly large and diverse range of cultures and memerising landscapes... Sahara is a witty insight into this fascinating region. The sardonic humour of his Monty Python days stays with him throughout the trip and helps to provide a refreshingly alternative view of this alluring part of the world. If you've enjoyed Palin's other books you'll love this. And if you haven't, make Sahara your first introduction to his writing.' GLOBAL ADVENTURE (October 2003)

Author description

Michael Palin established his reputation with Monty Python's Flying Circus and Ripping Yarns. A self-confessed dromomaniac (travel addict), he has written books to accompany his highly successful travel series, and is a regular No.1 Sunday Times bestseller.