Skyhorse Publishing skyhorse@onixsuite.com 20130521 eng

COM.ONIXSUITE.9781616086879 03 01 Skyhorse Publishing 01 GCOI 60239100197520 01 SKU 608687 02 1616086874 03 9781616086879 15 9781616086879 11 BC 1 A01 Maslin, Jamie Jamie Maslin <strong>Jamie Maslin</strong> is a writer and traveler. He has hitchhiked from England to Iran and couch-surfed all over Latin America. He lives in London, England. 01 eng 288 00 288 03 03 0 03 24 color photographs BIO026000 10 TRV015000 01 When Jamie Maslin decides to backpack the entire length ofthe Silk Road, he doesn’t plan, he just does. So when hegets unexpectedly stranded in Iran, a country he’s only read aboutin newspapers, he has to make the best of it, secretly wonderingwhether he’ll live to tell the tale. In this unique memoir <em>Booklist</em>calls “intrepid, observant, funny, and charming,” Maslin exploresTabriz, Tehran, Esfahn, and the ancient city of Persepolis; visitsmuseums, bazaars, and nightclubs; eats well and drinks loads oftea, and, on one wild night, 96-proof ethanol (the possession ofalcohol is punishable by hand-amputation). Maslin marvels at thesubversive, contradictory world of Iranian subculture, where he isembraced by locals who are more than happy to show him the trueIran as they live it—where unmarried men and women mingle inWestern clothes at secret parties, where alcohol is readily availableon the black market, where Christian churches are national heritagesites, and where he discovers the real meaning of friendship,nationality, and hospitality. This is the astonishing account of oneWesterner’s life-altering rambles across Iran that will rid you of anypreconceived notions about this infamous land. 02 “Bill Bryson meets Jack Kerouac.” —Simon Van Booy, author of Love Begins in... 08 “An <strong>unexpectedly enlightening</strong> introduction to an unfairly misunderstood country and culture.” 08 “Maslin’s debut entertains. Best read for its snapshots of a culture largely misunderstood.” 08 “<strong>Maslin offers invaluable insights into this oppressive and demonized nation</strong> as he marvels over its lush valleys and mountains, stark desert, and the magnificent Al Sadr Caves. Intrepid, observant, funny, and charming, Maslin explores Tabriz, Tehran, Esfahn, and the ancient city of Persepolis, and he visits museums, bazaars, and nightclubs, eating splendidly well and drinking gallons of tea, and, on one wild night, 96-proof ethanol (alcoholic beverages are illegal). <strong>Maslin describes a far more complex and hopeful Iran than outsiders usually perceive.</strong><br /><p></p>” Donna Seaman 08 “Jamie Maslin is cool – and he has <strong>adventures far beyond anything Jack Kerouac could ever dream of</strong>.” 08 “[T]his travelog will appeal to armchair travelers and those wondering about future prospects for Iranian society.” 08 “In a time where an understanding of different cultures is more important than ever, I’m so glad we have books like Jamie Maslin’s. Both informative and entertaining, Maslin paints a picture of Iran in stark contrast to the caricature one fed to us by the mainstream media.<strong> A riveting, off-the-beaten-track tale of adventure and self discovery</strong> that can't fail to provide new insight on a country unfairly demonized in the West.” Cindy Sheehan 08 “<strong>Atimely and valuable book</strong> by a youngWesterner who decides to see Iran for himself. Maslin is naive upon his arrival—having no idea what to expect—but keeps an open mind and invites the reader along on his fascinating and colorful adventures.His experiences reveal the lies that mainstream media are telling us about the country. Having read this book, I may visit Iran in the near future.” Richard Kendrick, author of "Déjà Vu" 08 “Jamie Maslin follows a long line of intrepid young Britons, from Laurie Lee to Paddy Leigh Fermor and, most recently, Rory Stewart, who set off on a journey to distant parts with little money but lots of curiosity; and return to tell their tale. Maslin has a good ear for dialogue and a keen eye. The result is<strong> a hitchhiking odyssey across Iran that provides a fascinating, and timely, behind-the-scenes glimpse of a country the news anchors never reach</strong>.” Simon Worrall, author of "The Poet and the Murderer" 08 “Jamie Maslin's book is Iran from the ground up, and<strong> a total surprise to those who only know the media version of that country</strong>. A fascinating likeness of a complicated people.”” Anthony Brandt, editor of the "Journals of Lewis and Clark," and "The National Geographic Adventure Classics" series 08 “<strong>Bill Bryson meets Jack Kerouac</strong>. For anyone who enjoys adventure and travel, this book is a raw, gripping, philosophical, and hilarious first person account of traveling to remote and exotic destinations—you won't be able to put this book down, and you will feel close to the sincere, earnest author within a few pages.” Simon Van Booy, author of "The Secret Lives of People in Love" and "Love Begins in Winter," and winner of the 2009 Frank O’Connor Award. 04 03 72 01 http://www.skyhorsepublishing.com/resources/titles/60239100197520/images/60239100197520L.jpg 07 03 72 01 http://www.skyhorsepublishing.com/resources/titles/60239100197520/images/60239100197520S.jpg http://www.skyhorsepublishing.com/book/?GCOI=60239100197520 Skyhorse Publishing 01 Skyhorse Publishing 04 20120701 02 AG AI AN AR AS AU AW BB BM BO BR BS BZ CL CN CO CR CU DM DO EC FK GD GF GP GT GU GY HK HN HT ID JM JP KH KN TF KY LA LC MM MP MQ MS MX MY NI NZ PA PE PH PR PY SG SR SV TC TH TT TW US UY VC VE VG VI VN 03 ROW 01 0.898398 in 02 0.598932 in 03 0798576 in 07 6300065 National Book Company, Inc. http://www.wwnorton.com 02 WORLD 02 Y 20 20120701 24 01 02 LONG 02 16.95 USD