In the autumn of 1988 Michael Palin set out from the Reform Club to circumnavigate the world, following the route taken by Phileas Fogg 115 years earlier. He had to make the journey in 80 days - accompanied by a BBC film crew - using only forms of transport that would have been available to Fogg. Their voyage took them from the opulence of the Orient Express to the stench of a Venetian refuse-collecting boat; from the lurching progress of an Egyptian camel called Michael to the heights of a hot-air balloon over Aspen,Colorado. Palin was attacked by a parrot in Hong Kong, given a close shave by an apparently blind Indian barber and accepted into the Brotherhood of Mariners by King Neptune himself - all recorded by the BBC film crew and resulting in a six-part television series on BBC1. This book is the story of, and the story behind, the making of that television series.
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The first of Palin's highly acclaimed travel trilogy, Around the World in 80 Days finds the former Monty Python comic swapping his dead parrot for his rucksack, and setting off in the footsteps of Jules Verne's intrepid traveller, Phileas Fogg. In 1872 Fogg set off from The Reform Club in London on an 80-day journey around the globe which took him through southern Europe, the Middle East, China and the USA.
Palin's journey is no less hectic and incident-packed than his illustrious predecessor, as he pursues Fogg in an increasingly frenetic attempt to get back to the Reform Club within the allotted 80 days. Along the way we are treated to Palin's trademark traveller's tales and bizarre journeys, from the idyllic but at times traumatic medieval boat journey across the Indian Ocean, to dog-sledding and ballooning across the USA. Some of the finest sections come with Palin's often hilarious accounts of cultural confusion encountered throughout India and the Far East. Around the World in 80 Days is full of what has made Palin such a popular and enjoyable travel writer: wry, humorous, but ultimately humane observations on the world's foibles, and the pleasure and pains of travelling. --Jerry Brotton --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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The first of Michael Palin's travel adventures in a new, completely redesigned and updated edition.
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
Michael Palin Books What can i say they are a must have for the travell book lover.
They are funny and they show lifestyle's from all over the world.
Around The World In 80 Days is the first TV journey Palin made and also with the most suspense.
This book that comes with the TV show is beautiful, great pictures and stories
and the book itself is of high quality (paper,binding etc.)
J. van der Heijden
The Netherlands
They are funny and they show lifestyle's from all over the world.
Around The World In 80 Days is the first TV journey Palin made and also with the most suspense.
This book that comes with the TV show is beautiful, great pictures and stories
and the book itself is of high quality (paper,binding etc.)
J. van der Heijden
The Netherlands
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Having read Pole to Pole & Full Circle (as well as watching various bits of his programs courtesy of the history channel!) I thought this particular one would be another case of Mr Palin using a tawdry, overly ambitious idea and not much enjoying the result.
However I was wrong! As this was supposedly his first expedition it has that wonderful virgin territory quality and has all the joy and very little of the occasional malaise of his later trips. The sheer happiness Michael finds in visiting India and China (which he'd never visited before) and his teasing, slightly mocking tone towards Phileas Fogg's own experiences make this book an absolute joy to read.
And the best thing? Because this was written when the author was predominantly a comic actor and not a travel writer, it has a wonderful humour to it that helps the trip seem a breeze.
My one criticism would have to be the latter part of the trip - in America. Although bits of it are fun, one gets the impression the author was out for camera shots at this point and had lost interest in new horizons. However, the train trip is interesting...
Anyhow, as an book for a holiday reading this is one of Palin's best combining both his skills as a comic and as a traveller in perfect balance. Oh and, if you like this, do try A Piano in the Pyrenees or Long Way Round.
However I was wrong! As this was supposedly his first expedition it has that wonderful virgin territory quality and has all the joy and very little of the occasional malaise of his later trips. The sheer happiness Michael finds in visiting India and China (which he'd never visited before) and his teasing, slightly mocking tone towards Phileas Fogg's own experiences make this book an absolute joy to read.
And the best thing? Because this was written when the author was predominantly a comic actor and not a travel writer, it has a wonderful humour to it that helps the trip seem a breeze.
My one criticism would have to be the latter part of the trip - in America. Although bits of it are fun, one gets the impression the author was out for camera shots at this point and had lost interest in new horizons. However, the train trip is interesting...
Anyhow, as an book for a holiday reading this is one of Palin's best combining both his skills as a comic and as a traveller in perfect balance. Oh and, if you like this, do try A Piano in the Pyrenees or Long Way Round.
16 of 19 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Michael Palin shares his experience of going around the world in 80 days, like the fictional character Philias Fogg, but he explains everything in an easier way. You can understand ever word, as he takes you through his exciting journey you know exactly how he feels & as an ex python there are some funny parts as well.
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Magical and timeless
Written a generation ago and much has changed since but a timeless account of a magical journey. Updated in 2008 with a short but brilliantly written section as Michael and the... Read more
Published 3 months ago by Kevin W Richardson
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Entertaining Read
As a keen traveller and reader of anything travel-related, I found this book enjoyable mostly. It offered an insight into travelling perspectives that most, or many, conventional... Read more
Published 9 months ago by The Nomad
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Still makes great reading
I read this book when it was first published, which was in the late 80's and re-visiting it was fun. Read more
Published 9 months ago by Wendy Unsworth
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Some Journey
Very interesting, especially the part around Indonesia as this share a special part of my life.
A Very good read and well written. Not at all in luxury I might add
A Very good read and well written. Not at all in luxury I might add
Published on 9 Feb 2010 by L. Connett
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travel
Disapointing as there is just an added updated chapter and nothing different to the original books script and fotos. I was expecting something more. Read more
Published on 23 Sep 2009 by Anthony J. Gleave
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Entertaining
Perfect book for when you are holiday or dreaming of one. Michael Palins easy writing stlyle and narration make this a joy to listen to. Read more
Published on 30 Jun 2003 by Cormac O'boyle
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Not an impressive book
I found Michael Palin's book to be unimpressive and disappointing. There appeared to be no flow to his writing, he went into too much detail on irrelevant points such as the names... Read more
Published on 22 April 2002 by claire_o_donnell@hotmail.com
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I think Michael Palin is our generations Ernest Hemingway
I think Michael Palin is like Ernest Hemingway because he takes people who can not afford to go round the world just like Ernest did for him
Published on 14 Mar 2000
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A wonderful book
As a huge Palin fan I was absorbed by this book. I personally feel this is the best out of all his travel writing. Read more
Published on 2 Mar 2000
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Fabulous !!!
Fabulous - the ideal travel guide for us armchair tourists !! Within the comfort of your own living - room/bedroom or commuting to and from work, you can safely navigate yourself... Read more
Published on 20 Oct 1999
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