Atlas of Improbable Places: A Journey to the World's Most Unusual Corners
(Part of the Unexpected Atlases Series)
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'This engrossing book traverses the heights and depths, the beauty and terror, of our world.'
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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.
'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 'Understatedly expressive.'
NEW YORK TIMES 'Deeply researched - and really worth your time.'
GQ [INSERT AUTHOR PHOTOGRAPH, attached] (c) David X Green
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:0711264015
ISBN13:9780711264014
Release Date:July 2021
Publisher:Aurum Press
Length:208 Pages
Weight:0.45 lbs.
Dimensions:0.6" x 5.0" x 7.6"
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