Atlas of Improbable Places A Journey to the World's Most Unusual Corners - Unexpected Atlases

'Atlas of Improbable Places has that rare, through-the-wardrobe quality. It is a delightful compendium of the strangest places on the planet.' DAILY TELEGRAPH 2020 WINNER OF THE EDWARD STANFORD TRAVEL ILLUSTRATED BOOK OF THE YEAR AWARD FOR Atlas of Vanishing Places. In Atlas of Improbable Places, Travis Elborough goes in search of the obscure and bizarre, the beautiful and arcane. His unique atlas shows you the modern world from surprising new vantage points. Discover the secret Soviet city of Zheleznogorsk and the church tower of San Juan Parangaricutiro, miraculously still standing as the sole survivor of a town sunk by lava. Explore the underground realms of Beijing and Berlin, dug for refuge and espionage, and the floating worlds of remote Palmerston and the macabre Island of Dolls.   The truths and myths behind these hidden lairs, forgotten cities and improbable wonders are as varied as the destinations themselves. These curious places are not just extraordinary sights but reflections on our relationship with the world around us. Acclaimed author and social commentator, Travis Elborough, is a marvellous travel guide to the world's most unusual corners.    'This engrossing book traverses the heights and depths, the beauty and terror, of our world.' THE OBSERVER   'Understatedly expressive.' NEW YORK TIMES   'Deeply researched - and really worth your time.' GQ

ISBN:	9780711264014
Publisher:	Aurum
Imprint:	Aurum Press
Published date:	06 Jul 2021
DEWEY:	909
DEWEY edition:	23
Language:	English
Sales rank:	2899
Number of pages:	208
Weight:	210g
Height:	198mm
Width:	128mm
Spine width:	13mm

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