Through gorgeous photos, large-scale detailed maps and practical trip-planning information, this guide introduces readers to 150 of the world’s most unique and fascinating islands, all of which are noted for their history, wildlife and cultural qualities. 15,000 first printing. Illustrations.
Islands have long been a source of fascination for travellers and there’s an endless variety to explore. Lonely Planet’s The Islands Book celebrates 150 of the world's most unique and enchanting islands, presented in a premium hardcover pictorial that features stunning photography, large detailed maps and practical information to plan your visit.
Islands have long been a source of fascination for travellers and there’s an endless variety to explore: from storm-battered Faroes to the sort of tropical islands where long-gone pirates may have buried their treasure hauls. Following a similar format to Lonely Planet’s iconic pictorial The Travel Book,The Islands Book presents 150 of the world's most unique and enchanting islands. All are notable for their history, wildlife or cultural qualities, and have been selected according to how unique and fascinating they are.All island profiles feature: An overview of the island’s backstory Beautiful photography that provides an insight into life on the island Large-scale detailed maps that highlight the island’s top 5 points of interest, from landmarks to volcanoes, beaches and wildlifePractical information so that you can plan your visitBespoke illustrations Featuring stunning cover artwork by Taiwanese illustrator, Whooli Chen, and presented in a premium hardcover format, The Islands Book provides endless ideas for future seaside escapes and makes an inspirational gift for a special traveller in your life. About Lonely Planet: Lonely Planet is a leading travel media company, providing both inspiring and trustworthy information for every kind of traveller since 1973. Over the past four decades, we've printed over 145 million guidebooks and phrasebooks for 120 languages, and grown a dedicated, passionate global community of travellers. You'll also find our content online, and in mobile apps, videos, 14 languages, armchair and lifestyle books, ebooks, and more, enabling you to explore every day. 'Lonely Planet guides are, quite simply, like no other.' – New York Times'Lonely Planet. It's on everyone's bookshelves; it's in every traveller's hands. It's on mobile phones. It's on the Internet. It's everywhere, and it's telling entire generations of people how to travel the world.' – Fairfax Media (Australia)
Islands have long been a source of fascination for travellers and there’s an endless variety to explore. Lonely Planet’s The Islands Book celebrates 150 of the world's most unique and enchanting islands, presented in a premium hardcover pictorial that features stunning photography, large detailed maps and practical information to plan your visit.
Islands have long been a source of fascination for travellers and there’s an endless variety to explore: from storm-battered Faroes to the sort of tropical islands where long-gone pirates may have buried their treasure hauls. Following a similar format to Lonely Planet’s iconic pictorial The Travel Book,The Islands Book presents 150 of the world's most unique and enchanting islands. All are notable for their history, wildlife or cultural qualities, and have been selected according to how unique and fascinating they are.All island profiles will feature: An overview of the island’s backstory Beautiful photography that provides an insight into life on the island Large-scale detailed maps that highlight the island’s top 5 points of interest, from landmarks to volcanoes, beaches and wildlifePractical information so that you can plan your visitBespoke illustrations Featuring stunning cover artwork by Taiwanese illustrator, Whooli Chen, and presented in a premium hardcover format, The Islands Book provides endless ideas for future seaside escapes or makes an inspirational gift for a special traveller in your life. About Lonely Planet: Lonely Planet is a leading travel media company, providing both inspiring and trustworthy information for every kind of traveller since 1973. Over the past four decades, we've printed over 145 million guidebooks and phrasebooks for 120 languages, and grown a dedicated, passionate global community of travellers. You'll also find our content online, and in mobile apps, videos, 14 languages, armchair and lifestyle books, ebooks, and more, enabling you to explore every day. 'Lonely Planet guides are, quite simply, like no other.' – New York Times'Lonely Planet. It's on everyone's bookshelves; it's in every traveller's hands. It's on mobile phones. It's on the Internet. It's everywhere, and it's telling entire generations of people how to travel the world.' – Fairfax Media (Australia)
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