Pictorials

We live in an age of waffle, mumbo-jumbo and bad thinking. We're forever being fed dodgy information by so-called experts, scientists, opinion-makers, politicians, journalists and jumped-up little graduates. Their combined bad thinking includes: *the...

Journey to the planet's most magnificent places with this thought-provoking portrait of our world. See it as you've never seen it before and renew your relationship with the place we call home.The images in this book will take you to places far and wide,...

Discover the best of Grand Canyon National Park in this award-winning, full-color travel guidebook.Over 300 five-star reviews for previous editions. From hiking to biking to river rafting, Grand Canyon National Park is filled with adventures. But without...

New York's evolution through time, devoid of glitz and glamour, is masterfully captured by the renowned photographer Thomas Hoepker in his revised and extended edition of New York. The artist, a resident of the mega metropolis himself, has been...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781781725719Author Grahame DaviesFormat PaperbackPage Count 248Imprint SerenPublisher Poetry Wales PressDimensions(mm) 208mm * 135mm * 17mm

Manderley Press is delighted to announce the publication of a brand-new edition of Helene Hanff's Letter from New York - another literary jewel from the author of 84, Charing Cross Road. To showcase this wonderful book, we commissioned the New York...

At Holiday magazine s peak, urbane editor, Ted Patrick, and visionary art director, Frank Zachary, invited postwar America to see and read about the world. On the journey, readers joined the magazine s renowned roster of talent. Some of the most...

Lose yourself in this glorious memoir of the island jewel of Corfu by the king of travel writing and real-life family member of The Durrells in Corfu.'In its gem-like miniature quality, among the best books ever written.' New York TimesIn his youth,...

Castles in the Air is a beautifully written, autobiographical story of rescuing an ancient mansion. Gwydir Castle was inhabited by ravers and rats until Judy Corbett and her husband Peter Welford found and acquired this 500-year-old house mouldering in...

From the bright blue hues of Jodhpur, Rajasthan's medieval metropolis, to the deep purples of Provence's lavender fields, discover the world through a stunning collection of photographs with the first and only travel guide by colour palette. This...

Acknowledged as a classic of mountain writing, this book takes you into the bothies, howffs and dosses on the Scottish hills as Fishgut Mac, Desperate Dan and Stumpy the Big Yin stalk hill and public house, evading gamekeepers and Royalty.About the...

The Scottish highlands played a pivotal role in the secret development of special service training during the Second World War. The remote and rough terrain came into its own as a training and testing ground for new types of fighting. "Commando Country"...

Germany is a land of astounding variety - from cities founded by the Romans and medieval trade routes to breathtaking coastlines, rivers, and mountains that inspired great 18th- and 19th-century artists. It's a place to encounter towns, castles, and...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9783967040999Author gestaltenFormat HardbackPage Count 256Imprint gestaltenPublisher Die Gestalten Verlag

Hong Kong was first captured on camera when the British arrived to lay claim to its 'fragrant harbour' in 1841. Its fascinating history has been documented through photography ever since - from its rapid expansion as a Crown Colony to its handover to...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781913625023Author Christopher GoddardFormat PaperbackPage Count 192Imprint Gritstone PublishingPublisher Gritstone Publishing

Let Jamie Beck transport you to the South of France with An American in Provence: part art book, part travelogue, part memoir, and part cookbook, and perfect for art lovers, Francophiles, and armchair travelers alike. An American in Provence is a...

The Rough Guide to the 100 Best Places in Scotland shines a light on the country's most spectacular places in a brand-new coffee-table book. From the wild and remote mountains of the Highlands to the rolling sand dunes at St Andrews, via magical lochs...

Penny is not living her best life.Her job is far from thrilling and her long-term boyfriend shows no sign of wanting to commit.She has just turned fifty and is going nowhere.Wanting a new start, Penny applies for a job as cabin crew, to find out if she...

Lonely Planet's bestselling The Cities Book is back. Fully revised and updated, it's a celebration of 200 of the world's most exciting urban destinations, beautifully photographed and packed with trip advice and recommendations from our experts - making...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781789592313Author Stephen PlattenFormat HardbackPage Count 240Imprint Sacristy PressPublisher Sacristy PressWeight(grams) 826gDimensions(mm) 229mm * 178mm...

'You've had some pretty crazy ideas in your life, Newby, but this is the craziest.' Grandmother Wanda Newby was exasperated after continuous rain, snow, and gales that knocked from her bike. Twice. To avoid other tourists, Eric Newby had...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781913159160Author John Hayward*Format HardbackPage Count 192Imprint Merlin Unwin BooksPublisher Merlin Unwin BooksWeight(grams) 1004g

One of the greatest cities of the Himalaya, Kathmandu, Nepal, is a unique blend of thousand-year-old cultural practices and accelerated urban development. In this book, Thomas Bell recounts his experiences from his many years in the city--exploring in...

Newcastle History Tour is a unique insight into the illustrious history of this famous city. This new book guides us through the streets and alleyways, showing how its famous landmarks used to look and how they've changed over the years as well as...

Secret Abergavenny offers a unique insight into the sleepy Welsh market town, proving that there's a lot more to the 'Gateway to Wales' than meets the eye. Did you know that Adolph Hitler's deputy Rudolph Hess was kept in the town under lock and key...

Trope New York, the fifth volume in the Trope City Editions series, celebrates the architecture and urban landscapes of the "city that never sleeps," one of the world's cultural capitals. The collection highlights the photographic images of emerging and...

The Oxford of Inspector Morse and Lewis is a comprehensive description of the locations used as setting for the complete Inspector Morse series and the first two series of Lewis. Although the cameras roamed nationally and internationally, the emphasis of...

Combining immersive photography with expertly researched travel writing, this is the ultimate guidebook for LGBTQ+ travelers-whether you're planning your next getaway, daydreaming from the comfort of your armchair, or seeking to learn about queer culture...

Insight Guide Travel Map Northern France:This detailed travel map is all you need to plan your route and navigate your way around Northern France, and also includes area highlights, top attractions, places of interest, street plans, and a fabulous free...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780995560963Author Christopher GoddardFormat PaperbackPage Count 192Imprint Gritstone PublishingPublisher Gritstone Publishing

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781741178319Author Hardie Grant ExploreFormat PaperbackPage Count 520Imprint Hardie Grant ExplorePublisher Hardie Grant ExploreWeight(grams) 1990g

"A book of photographs taken before February 2022 reveals formerly breathtaking landscapes that may never be the same." - The New York Times "An illustrated ode to their home, it showcases the beauty and vulnerability of Ukraine beyond the daily horrors...

A hotspot in the North Atlantic, Iceland is one of the world's most unusual countries. It is Europe's second largest island but its most sparsely populated country. Sitting astride the Mid-Atlantic Ridge, linking the North Atlantic plate with the...

Revealing the best of Lonely Planet's travel photography from across the globe, this pictorial does more than display beautiful photographs of classic scenes and locations. Our photographers - in their words - share the backstories of how they got the...

Storrings' delightful watercolours capture the energy and excitement of unique New York City events, including the Easter Parade, the Macy's Fourth of July Fireworks, the Greenwich Village Halloween Parade, and New Year's Eve in Times Square. He also...

An inspiring visual adventure. Driven by curiosity, restlessness and a desire to better understand her own country, artist Alice Stevenson spent two years exploring and drawing Great Britain. With an eye for the odd and an antenna for the unexpectedly...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780992324063Author Christine OsborneFormat PaperbackPage Count 54Imprint Christine Osborne PicturesPublisher Christine Osborne PicturesWeight(grams)...

In this latest volume by Neil R. Storey we encounter some of the personalities, folklore, events, disasters, heroes and villains that have become interwoven into the rich tapestry of Norfolk's coastal past.About the AuthorNeil Storey is Norfolk's...

A broken piano, a dilapidated staircase, a chair half standing on two bent legs surrounded by layers of history peeling from the wallpaper of an abandoned house. The chilling air of an abandoned church, or a desolated factory, with the faint signs of...