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Fifty Great Escapes: A Global Guide to Creativity (50 Greats S.) Paperback – 18 Sept. 2006

by Jonathan Lee (Author)
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This unique travel book takes readers on a whistle-stop tour of the world, as seen through the eyes of writers, photographers, film-makers, composers, painters, sculptors and philosophers. The author has tracked down life-changing locations - from cities and remote deserts to gardens and cafes - and recounts their transformative power over some of the world's greatest artists. The result is a global and artistic odyssey that takes readers from the tropical paradise of Gauguin's Tahiti to the Beatles' hippy enclave in Rishikesh and from the hashish dens of Paul Bowles' Morocco to the Wild West of Sergio Leone. Each entry features colour photographs, practical travel advice and information on exhibitions, festivals and museums. The book also includes a global directory of twenty-first-century hot-spots, allowing budding artists to experience a creative epiphany of their own. Travellers planning a trip around an intriguing location, aspiring artists looking for a retreat and fans keen to explore the stories behind their favourite works will find this guide an entertaining and valuable resource.
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  1. Print length
    192 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Publisher
    Prestel
  4. Publication date
    18 Sept. 2006
  5. Dimensions
    22.86 x 1.27 x 26.04 cm
  6. ISBN-10
    3791336452
  7. ISBN-13
    978-3791336459
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`The book takes us on a whistle-stop tour of the world.' -- Wexas Traveller, Autumn 2006

'A must for name-droppers, culture vultures and cocktail party chat...Quirky.' -- Image Magazine, August 1, 2006,

'If you are a dreamer, thinker, wanderer or just a searching soul,
this is the book for you.' -- Attitude Magazine, October 2006

'Takes us on a whistle-stop tour of the world.' -- Wexas Traveller, Autumn 2006

`If you're going to do a `great destinations' book, this is
clearly the way to do it.' -- Outdoor Photography, November 2006

`This well produced paperback is truly the answer to your seasonal
gift problems-solved!' -- State of Art, October 2006

`an invaluable resource for all travelphiles.' -- Food & Travel, December 2006

a beautifully photographed travel guide to life-changing
locations. -- Eve Magazine, October 1, 2006

About the Author

Jonathan Lee is a contributor to the BBC, The Guardian, The Financial Times, Time Out and other travel-related and art publications. He is the author of 50 Great Adventures (Prestel, 2005).

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Prestel; 1st edition (18 Sept. 2006)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 192 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 3791336452
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-3791336459
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 22.86 x 1.27 x 26.04 cm
  • Customer reviews:
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    Jonathan Lee is a journalist, author and broadcaster specialising in culture and travel. He has contributed to the BBC, the Financial Times, The Guardian and Observer, Coast, the Rough Guide, Time Out, Maxim, Wallpaper* and the Kenilworth Observer. Jonathan is the author of several books including a sextet of Wallpaper* city guides. Find out more at www.jonathanmlee.net

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Ellie Carlock
5.0 out of 5 stars Highly recommended.
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I adore this book. It marries historical artists with their connection to locations all over the world. It draws you a new mental map connecting real stories of exotic, interesting places with purpose. It also provides, luckily, a distinct variety of location types, climates, attractive qualities - So it therefore appeals to all types of individuals with different geographic and traveling interests. Advised for those wondering about remote global destinations they could travel to, and maybe for travel planning purposes or even a leisure read. The book provides its onlooker a unique traveling knowledge-base that is creatively constructed. Highly recommended.
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