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Verslag in woord en beeld van een reis langs de randen van de Grote Oceaan.

In 1845 vertrekt HMS Erebus, het vlaggenschip van twee van de belangrijkste maritieme expedities uit de Britse geschiedenis. Het schip verdwijnt van de kaart en wordt 170 jaar later pas gevonden, op de bodem van de oceaan bij Noord-Canada. In Erebus brengt de wereldberoemde Michael Palin de wereld en reizen van het schip tot leven. Hij volgt de verweven carrières van twee mannen. James Clark Ross bracht veel van de Antarctische kustlijn in kaart en hield toezicht op enkele van de vroegste wetenschappelijke experimenten die daar werden uitgevoerd. En de getroebleerdere marineofficier en ontdekkingsreiziger Sir John Franklin. Hij commandeerde op zijn zestigste en na een veelbewogen carrière het schip op zijn laatste reis. Om dit verhaal te vertellen, reisde Michael Palin de hele wereld over – van Tasmanië en de Falklandeilanden tot de Canadese Arctische Eilanden – op zoek naar lokale informatie en om te ervaren hoe het is om op hetzelfde terrein en onder dezelfde omstandigheden te leven als de bemanning deed. Het resultaat is een meeslepend en episch reisverslag, geschreven door een virtuoos reiziger en verhalenverteller.

In deze boeiende reis onderneemt Michael Palin een episch avontuur van de Noordpool naar de Zuidpool, waarbij hij 17 landen doorkruist met diverse vervoersmiddelen zoals treinen, vrachtwagens en fietsen. Onderweg ontmoet hij een scala aan fascinerende personages en adembenemende landschappen, terwijl hij zijn uithoudingsvermogen tot het uiterste test. Zijn avontuur begint met een surrealistische initiatie in de Royal and Ancient Polar Bear Society, wat hem door de ijzige omhelzing van de Arctische omgeving en sneeuwstormen in Spitsbergen leidt. Terwijl hij vriendelijke locals ontmoet, af en toe kogels ontwijkt en worstelt met een onrustig spijsverteringssysteem, staat hij uiteindelijk in de voetsporen van Scott op de Zuidpool, in het Land van de Middernachtzon. Deze reis is een must-read voor aspirant-reizigers en toont Palin's boeiende en geestige schrijfstijl die de essentie van de mensen en plaatsen die hij tegenkomt levendig vastlegt. Critici prijzen Palin als een aangename metgezel, met zijn humor, scherpe observaties en ongedwongen geestigheid, waardoor elke pagina een genoegen is om te lezen.

Het eerste deel van Palin's veelgeprezen reistrilogie, Reis om de wereld in 80 dagen, volgt de voormalige Monty Python-komiek die zijn dode papegaai inruilt voor een rugzak en de voetsporen volgt van Jules Vernes onverschrokken reiziger, Phileas Fogg. In 1872 vertrok Fogg vanuit The Reform Club in Londen voor een 80-daagse reis rond de wereld, die hem door Zuid-Europa, het Midden-Oosten, China en de VS voerde. Palin's reis is even hectisch en vol gebeurtenissen als die van zijn illustere voorganger, terwijl hij Fogg achterna zit in een steeds frenetischer poging om binnen de gestelde 80 dagen terug te keren naar het Reform Club. Onderweg worden we getrakteerd op Palin's kenmerkende verhalen en bizarre avonturen, van de idyllische maar soms traumatische middeleeuwse boottocht over de Indische Oceaan tot hondensleeën en ballonvaarten door de VS. De mooiste passages bevatten Palin's vaak hilarische verslagen van culturele verwarring in India en het Verre Oosten. Reis om de wereld in 80 dagen zit vol met wat Palin zo'n populaire en aangename reis schrijver maakt: scherpe, humoristische, maar uiteindelijk humane observaties over de eigenaardigheden van de wereld en de vreugde en pijn van het reizen.

Having risen to the challenge of seas, poles, dhows and deserts, the highest mountains in the world were a natural target for Michael Palin. In a journey rarely, if ever, attempted before, in 6 months of hard travelling Palin takes on the full length of the Himalaya including the Khyber Pass, the hidden valleys of the Hindu Kush, ancient cities like Peshawar and Lahore, the mighty peaks of K2, Annapurna and Everest, the gorges of the Yangtze, the tribal lands of the Indo-Burmese border and the vast Brahmaputra delta in Bangladesh. Facing altitudes as high as 17,500 feet as well as some of the world's deepest gorges, Palin also passed through political flashpoints like Pakistan's remote north-west frontier, terrorist-torn Kashmir and the mountains of Nagaland, only recently open to visitors.

Impressies in woord en beeld.

Michael Palin maakte al een Reis rond de wereld in 80 dagen, reisde Van pool tot pool, De cirkel rond, In het spoor van Hemingway, door de Sahara en over de Himalaya. Dit keer blijft hij dichter bij huis: Het nieuwe Europa van Michael Palin is het verslag van de rondreis die hij maakte voor de BBC, langs 21 landen in Midden- en Oost-Europa. ‘Het Nieuwe Europa is een eyeopener,’ zegt Palin. ‘Ik ben diep onder de indruk geraakt van de rijkdom en de verscheidenheid in landschap, taal, cultuur en tradities. Maar naast alle verschillen is er ook veel wat ons Europeanen bindt: onze geschiedenis, onze manier van leven. Het idee van één Europa is voor het eerst in mijn leven iets voor mij gaan betekenen.’ In Het nieuwe Europa van Michael Palin , gebaseerd op zijn dagboek­aantekeningen en geïllustreerd met prachtige foto’s van Basil Pao, doet Palin op zijn bekende en charmante manier verslag van een rondreis vol bijzondere belevenissen en verrassende ontmoetingen.

In trefzekere stijl vol onderkoelde Engelse humor schetst Michael Palin in "De stoel van Hemingway" een innemend portret van een kleine gemeenschap die haar rustige bestaan bedreigd ziet door de plannen van een groep gewetenloze zakenlieden. Martin Sproale, postbeambte in het ingeslapen kustplaatsje Theston, leidt een onopvallend bestaan. Bijzonder is alleen zijn obsessieve belangstelling voor de schrijve Ernest Hemingway. Niets uit het leven en het werk van zijn held is hem onbekend en in de loop der jaren heeft hij zijn kamer omgetoverd in een klein Hemingway-museum. De rust in Theston wordt wreed verstoord door de komst van Nick Marshall, een ambitieuze buitenstaander, die het postkantoor ingrijpend wil reorganiseren. Wanneer Martin Sproale op een veiling een stoel uit het bezit van Hemingway ontdekt, zwicht hij voor het geld waarmee Marshall hem voor zijn plannen wil winnen. Maar als Martin achter de ware bedoelingen van Marshall komt, ziet hij zich genoodzaakt op een Hemingway-achtige manier wraak te nemen.

"The Palestine Festival of Literature was established in 2008. Bringiong together writers from all corners of the globe, it aims to help Palestinians break the cultural siege imposed by the Isreali military occupation, to strengthen their artistic links with the the rest of the world."--Book flap

In this fourth volume of Michael Palin's acclaimed diaries, readers are invited into the intimate and humorous reflections of the author's life during a pivotal period. The entries capture his experiences as a celebrated actor and traveler, blending personal anecdotes with insights into his creative processes. With a keen eye for detail and a knack for storytelling, Palin shares his adventures, challenges, and the evolution of his career, offering a rich tapestry of life behind the scenes in the entertainment industry.

This is the script of the film which looks at what life is really all about, which featured the whole Monty Python team and was directed by Terry Jones This is a fully illustrated edition of the hilarious Python classic, which takes a pop at almost every single sacred cow of culture and includes the famous tune "Every Sperm is Sacred." Although primarily aimed at an audience of fish, Monty Python's film, The Meaning of Life, spans the whole range of human experience. It starts with the birth of a seemingly insignificant human being (especially from a haddock's point of view) who, sure enough turns out to play no further part in the film.

'Madagascar' addresses the challenges and rewards of travel on this unique island, with coverage of natural history and local customs, and up-to-date information on the country's improving infrastructure

As more and more of Estonia opens up properly to tourists, this new fifth edition is inevitably bigger and better than its predecessor. The author provides extensive coverage on new spa hotels and beaches to be explored as well as hidden manor houses and brand new concert halls to enliven stays there. Features include: *Fully updated accommodation listings *New galleries and museums to explore *A new section on Narva, for travelers en route to Russia

In this engaging third volume of Michael Palin's diaries, readers are invited into the life of the beloved actor and writer as he reflects on his adventures and experiences. The entries capture his travels, creative pursuits, and personal insights, offering a candid glimpse into the joys and challenges he faced during this period. With humor and warmth, Palin shares anecdotes that highlight both his professional endeavors and personal relationships, making it a delightful read for fans and newcomers alike.

The essential gags, sketches, and songs, handpicked and introduced by the surviving members of the Python team. The book features full-color pages of Monty Python classics in a brilliant paperback format and includes gems such as Spamalot, The Meaning of Life, and many more enduring classics.

This is the only up-to-date guide to Zimbabwe. Harare is once again a thriving metropolis with a profusion of new restaurants and accommodation and, with some of the finest national parks in Africa, the country is blessed with stunning landscapes and an abundance of wildlife. The Zambezi River offers adventure holidays and Victoria Falls leaves visitors breathless, while the range of birdlife draws enthusiasts year-round. This guide offers in-depth information on the facilities, advice on itinerary planning as well as how to select a safari. Accommodation is covered with up-to-date information on everything from luxury safari camps to budget stays for younger travelers who arrive overland, heading for the fast flowing waters of the Zambezi gorge.

The second volume of Michael Palin’s diaries spans the 1980s, a decade marked by the loosening ties of the Pythons after their last film, Monty Python’s Meaning of Life, in 1983. During this period, writing and acting dominated Palin's life, highlighted by his role as the stuttering Ken in A Fish Called Wanda, for which he won a BAFTA for Best Supporting Actor. This volume chronicles his journey through seven films, culminating in his preparations for the transformative documentary, Around the World in 80 Days. Palin co-wrote and acted in Terry Gilliam’s Time Bandits and starred in Brazil, while also co-producing and leading in The Missionary alongside Maggie Smith. His television work included East of Ipswich, reflecting his connections to Suffolk, and he was drawn into hosting the popular Saturday Night Live in the US. Additionally, he filmed a segment for the BBC’s Great Railway Journeys and became chairman of the pressure group Transport 2000. Throughout these years, his life with Helen and their growing children remains a constant, and his joy in writing shines through as he expresses his wonder at the world of screens, both large and small.

From the time, many years ago, when Michael Palin first heard that his grandfather had a brother, Harry, who died in tragic circumstances, he was determined to find out more about him.The quest that followed involved hundreds of hours of painstaking detective work. Michael dug out every bit of family gossip and correspondence he could. He studied every relevant official document. He tracked down what remained of his great-uncle Harry's diaries and letters, and pored over photographs of First World War battle scenes to see whether Harry appeared in any of them. He walked the route Harry took on that fatal, final day of his life amid the mud of northern France. And as he did so, a life that had previously existed in the shadows was revealed to him.Great-Uncle Harry is an utterly compelling account of an ordinary man who led an extraordinary life. A blend of biography, history, travelogue and personal memoir this is Michael Palin at his very finest.

Following the success of Inside Sahara, photographer Basil Pao documents another of Michael Palin's unforgettable journeys, this time to the top of the world: the amazing, breathtaking Himalayas. The 300 resulting photographs provide a dramatic visual record of an extraordinary trip, and will be tied to a Travel Channel special program.Armchair explorers, connoisseurs of fine photography, and fans of Michael Palin will gladly come along on this memorable expedition to some of the world's most inhospitable, yet exquisite, terrain. The adventure-the longest and most challenging that Palin has taken during his long career-extends from the deserts of Afghanistan to the sheer slopes of Mount Everest, passing through Pakistan, India, Nepal, Tibet, China, and Bangladesh. Along the way Basil Pao expertly captures the magical appeal of the region and its diverse landscapes, peoples, and cultures. Look into the infamous Tora Bora Mountains in Afghanistan; the storied Khyber Pass; the ancient cities of Peshawar, Taxila, and Lahore; the Bay of Bengal; and the mighty peaks of K2. In addition, intimate shots of Michael and his film crew at work and relaxing off-air give fascinating insight into the making of the TV series about the voyage.

This third volume of Michael Palin's acclaimed diaries chronicles his career shift into travel after years in film and writing. Beginning in September 1988, it captures his journey along the Adriatic as part of a modern-day adventure inspired by AROUND THE WORLD IN 80 DAYS. Despite not being the BBC's first choice for the series, its success led to heightened public demand. Throughout this dynamic period, Palin remained busy with various projects, including acting roles following the success of A FISH CALLED WANDA. His next film, AMERICAN FRIENDS, draws from his great-grandfather's diaries, and he takes on a challenging role in the drama series GBH. Additionally, he ventures into theater with THE WEEKEND, writes his first novel, HEMINGWAY'S CHAIR, and stars in FIERCE CREATURES, the sequel to WANDA. Describing himself as drawn to risk, Palin embraces opportunities, leading to two more travel series, POLE TO POLE and FULL CIRCLE, along with accompanying bestselling books. These diaries reveal a man seizing every chance while candidly addressing the doubts and challenges he faces. Anchored by his family life, this volume showcases a decade of exploration, curiosity, and adventure, offering treasures on every page for his expanding readership.

A new edition of the only English-language guide that focuses solely on Macedonia, thoroughly updated and including coverage of new/renovated public buildings/museums in Skopje.

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'Thiago is a master craftsman, serving up fresh and original dishes from one of the richest natural larders in the world.' - Michael Palin describing the author of Brazilian Food.

In this adventurous account, Palin and his television crew embark on a groundbreaking circumnavigation of the Pacific Rim, revealing the vastness of the world he has yet to explore. Over nearly a year, he traverses eighteen countries bordering the largest ocean, marking his journey with volcanoes that serve as milestones. He climbs an active volcano, navigates mountains and gorges, crosses glaciers, and dodges icebergs, following major rivers like the Yangtze and Amazon to some of the planet's most remote locations. Palin's encounters with diverse people bring unexpected surprises and valuable life lessons. He visits a Gulag camp in Siberia with a survivor, engages with head-hunters in Borneo, samples maggots in Mexico, and rustles camels in Australia. His experiences include being stood up on a date in Adelaide, facing urgent situations on the Amazon's banks, landing a plane in Seattle, and singing with the Pacific Fleet choir in Vladivostok. This journey captures the essence of a lifetime of exploration, showcasing a world that is often colorful, sometimes unsettling, frequently thrilling, and almost always breathtaking, all set against the backdrop of the Pacific Ocean.

If you've ever wondered what happened to the young fellow from Malta who bought his grandfather an altar... If you're concerned about the camper called Jack who found a huge snake in his pack... And if you suspect that an eccentric landowner called Grey spent Christmas a very strange way. This book has all the answers.

In March 2022, former Monty Python stalwart and intrepid globetrotter Michael Palin journeyed along the River Tigris and into Iraq to gain a glimpse of life in an area of the world that can claim to be the cradle of civilisation, that has seen the rise and fall of extraordinary and rich cultures, but that over the past two decades has witnessed turmoil and appalling bloodshed. Now he shares the journal he meticulously kept during his trip, in which he describes a country where the past and the present are constantly intermixed. One minute he is exploring the ruins of Babylon, one of the world's most ancient cities. The next he is scanning the plumes of smoke rising from burn-off towers in the vast oilfields outside Basra or surveying the still war-torn landscape around Tikrit or talking to survivors of Saddam Hussein's campaign against the Marsh Arabs of southern Iraq. Peppered throughout with his trademark warmth and wry humour, and illustrated with beautiful colour photographs throughout, the journal offers a wonderful and rare insight into Iraq in all its extraordinary variety.

Michael Palin's bestselling diaries before, during and after Monty Python.

Drawn from his published diaries, this is Michael Palin's account of the making of the Monty Python TV and stage shows, films, books and albums.

A new edition of the first travel guide to cover the practical aspects of travelling to and around North Korea, a country which both intrigues and concerns the international community. Everything a genuine traveler needs is here, including red tape and security issues, access from South Korea and Beijing, routes outwards from Pyongyang, and opportunities for excursions into unspoilt countryside. Altogether a fascinating insight into the culture and history of a country that currently exists in virtual isolation from the rest of the world.

Illustrated with colour photographs and line drawings, this title provides practical information and features on culture, history and festivals of Azores. It describes the best walks, along with information on where to eat and sleep and how to get around.

A collection of travel writing, which will act as a focus for the Oxfam Bookfest in 2011. It features stories from twenty-five travel writers, including Michael Palin, Paul Theroux, Sara Wheeler, William Dalrymple, Patrick Leigh Fermor, Lloyd Jones, Rory Stewart, Jan Morris, Dervla Murphy, Rory MacLean, and others.

Bestselling national treasure Michael Palin explores Brazil, a country of dazzling extremes

THE BOOK BEHIND THE HIT DOCUMENTARY A glimpse of life inside the world's most secretive country, as told by Britain's best-loved travel writer. In May 2018, former Monty Python stalwart and intrepid globetrotter Michael Palin spent two weeks in the notoriously secretive Democratic People's Republic of Korea, a cut-off land without internet or phone signal, where the countryside has barely moved beyond a centuries-old peasant economy but where the cities have gleaming skyscrapers and luxurious underground train stations. His resulting documentary for Channel 5 was widely acclaimed. Now he shares his day-by-day diary of his visit, in which he describes not only what he saw - and his fleeting views of what the authorities didn't want him to see - but recounts the conversations he had with the country's inhabitants, talks candidly about his encounters with officialdom, and records his musings about a land wholly unlike any other he has ever visited - one that inspires fascination and fear in equal measure. Written with Palin's trademark warmth and wit, and illustrated with beautiful colour photographs throughout, the journal offers a rare insight into the North Korea behind the headlines.

An English schoolboy is snatched into another world by the magician scientist Salaman, who forces him to brave underwater terrors in a quest for the priceless Mirrorstone.

Over 100 original limericks written with sly wit and bare-faced cheek by comedian Michael Palin.

An illustrated collection of first-hand accounts by key scientific explorers offers insight into how they worked and what they saw as photographed or sketched, in a volume that features the writings of such figures as Robert Peary, Jacques Cousteau, and Neil Armstrong.

Despite its evergreen, cross-generational fan base, there hasn't been a new Monty Python book by all the surviving Pythons in 30 years. On their 40th anniversary, Monty Python Live! focuses primarily on their stage show and includes original material written for the book.

When Michael Palin was researching for his novel HEMINGWAY'S CHAIR his interest was stimulated by Hemingway's appetite for travel and 'Papa's' evocations of the places he knew. Hemingway remains a compelling figure, and Palin's goal was to revisit Hemingway's world. This book includes the American West ('wide lawns and narrow minds'), Idaho, Michigan ('fly fishing, hunting'), Europe in the First World (where Hemingway was wounded serving in the Ambulance Brigade), Cuba (where Hemingway wrote FOR WHOM THE BELL TOLLS), Paris in the Roaring Twenties and Spain during the Spanish Civil War, Sun Valley and Key West - where the Hemingway lookalike competition is an annual event.

From the inimitable Michael Palin comes the warm and witty story of an everyman, a tantalising offer, a journey to India and the search for the truth. Includes Reading Group Notes.

Footprint Focus Karnataka will take you from India's high-tech metropolis of Bangalore, to its ancient Hindu temples and ornate Islamic palaces, offering extensive coverage of his fascinating and under-explored region of India.

50 celebrities share their memories of their favourite seas, oceans and rivers in aid of Just a Drop, a registered charity that raises money to build wells and carry out sanitation and health education programmes in some of the poorest parts of the developing world.

Loď Jejího Veličenstva Erebus byla jednou z prvních velkých průzkumných lodí, veteránka z přelomových plaveb na kraj světa. V roce 1848 zmizela v Arktidě a její osud se stal záhadou. V roce 2014 byla nalezena. Toto je její příběh. Michael Palin – hvězda skupiny Monty Python a televizní cestovatel – vdechuje pozoruhodné Erebus opět život. Sleduje ji od jejího vyplutí roku 1826, velkolepých výprav, které vedly ke slávě v Antarktidě, až po její konečnou zkázu v Arktidě.

Was die legendäre Komikertruppe angeht, so sind früher sowohl Textbücher als auch Biografisches erschienen, doch, wie B. Robenek in der Rezension anmerkte: " ... eine Biographie, die den Pythons gerecht wird, steht noch aus". Der vorliegende Band kann diese Lücke füllen, bringt er doch ein autobiografisches Mosaik, das fast alle Fragen beantwortet. Zu Wort kommen John Cleese, Michael Palin, Terry Gilliam, Eric Idle, Terry Jones und Graham Chapman (von Letzterem, der 1989 gestorben ist, berichten auch die Eltern, der Bruder und der Lebensgefährte), die abwechselnd ihre Schilderungen und Kommentare zum persönlichen Werdegang und vor allem natürlich zu der Karriere als TV- und Filmstars, von der Kindheit bis zum letzten gemeinsamen Film, abgeben. Dem ausdauernden (und, wegen des Gewichts, kräftigen) Leser eröffnen diese Stellungnahmen sehr tiefe Einblicke in Leben und Werk der Pythons, die noch verstärkt werden durch eine überaus grosse Zahl von Illustrationen verschiedenster Art (auch privater Fotos). Beeindruckend

HMS „Erebus” był jednym z najwspanialszych okrętów, weteranem przełomowych ekspedycji na krańce świata. W 1848 roku, wraz z HMS „Terror” i 129 członkami wyprawy, zaginął w Arktyce podczas próby wytyczenia trasy przez Przejście Północno-Zachodnie, a jego los spowiła mgła tajemnicy. W 2014 roku został odnaleziony. Książka to barwny opis doświadczeń pierwszych odkrywców Ziemi Wiktorii w Antarktydzie, którzy zaledwie kilka lat później zamarzli w lodach Arktyki, mimo desperackich misji ratunkowych. To sugestywna relacja z niezwykłej przygody, wskrzeszona przez podróżnika i gawędziarza. MICHAEL PALIN, gwiazda grupy Monty Pythona, podkreśla, że to niesamowita książka, której nie można odłożyć. „Sunday Times” zauważa, że bez reszty pochłania czytelnika, a David Baddiel z „Daily Mail” określa ją jako wspaniałą opowieść. Sara Wheeler w „Observer” chwali barwny pamiętnik, który ujawnia wiele informacji o odkryciach i Królewskiej Marynarce Wojennej w XIX wieku. Dan Snow dodaje, że autor wnosi do książki umiejętności historyka, pisarza i podróżnika, a Erica Wagner z „Financial Times” opisuje tekst jako żywy i sugestywny. Chris Evans z BBC Radio 2 podkreśla, że to genialna książka, o której wszyscy mówią.

Nach seiner abenteuerlichen Tour "Von Pol zu Pol" hat Michael Palin eine weitere Riesenreise unternommen und die Fülle von Eindrücken im Tagebuch festgehalten. Fast ein Jahr reiste er durch die achtzehn Länder, die an der Küste des Pazifik, des größten Ozeans der Welt, liegen. Er traf Kopfjäger auf Borneo, verspeiste Maden in Mexiko, sang im Chor der Pazifikflotte in Wladiwostok. Basil Pao hat die vielen großen und kleinen Abenteuer fotografisch festgehalten.

Paul wird durch einen Spiegel in eine vergangene Welt geholt und soll dem Erfinder Salaman unter vielerlei Gefahren den Spiegelstein wiederbringen, der dem Betrachter sein wahres Wesen zeigt. In die magisch-realistischen Bilder sind erstmals Hologramme eingearbeitet, die durch ihre Dreidimensionalität einen phantastisch-zauberhaften Effekt erzielen.