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Best United States Travel Photography

A Photo Tour of San Francisco and Northern California (Photo Tour Books)
Packed with over 400 color pictures that YOU can take.
Reviews
"I have been spending time in San Francisco for more than 40 years and this book was a revelation in finding new locations from which to photograph the city."
"I have a system for researching places now, but when I was starting out, I always found this book useful in pointing out interesting / photogenic places to go to."
"I've lived in San Francisco for many years and been taking photos for many years more than that."
"While of course not all subjects are offered fourteen different ways, some are offered more than one way and all are carefully described with enough information to replicate the example image yourself. Without extended time to wander San Francisco and northern California searching on my own for image opportunities, I'm confident this book will improve my image collection on my upcoming visit there."
"It would have been better to be direct with the photo information rather than get into a history of each of the major stops listed in the book (often several are listed on a page, and in paragraph form). Pick up this book but don't forget the Frye book if Yosemite is part of your destination."
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The Guadalupe Mountains of Texas (Elma Dill Russell Spencer Foundation Series)
Since its publication in 1980, The Guadalupe Mountains of Texas has received many honors, including the Friends of the Dallas Public Library Award from the Texas Institute of Letters and recognition for its superb design from the Rounce and Coffin Club. The Guadalupe Mountains of the Big Bend region of Texas contain some of the wildest and most magnificent scenery of any primordial wilderness area in the world.
Reviews
"Writer Alan Tennant succintly describes the striking geology of the nearly all-limestone Guadalupe Reef and the post Ice-Age remant forest that perches on its summit and in some canyon recesses."
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Our Washington, D.C. (Our...)
"Our Washington, D.C." is a pictorial celebration showcasing the areas stunning monuments and scenes, offering a glimpse into what makes this city so unique--from the historic homes, trendy neighborhoods, and diverse special events and festivals to the people who live and work in the capital city. Paul Franklin is a travel photographer and writer whose work has appeared in numerous national publications, including Yankee, WoodenBoat, Travel America, Coast to Coast, Harrowsmith, and others.
Reviews
"A great book to review BEFORE your visit to Washington D.C. Best if read in hard copy or color capable e-reader device."
"My son went to Washington DC last summer, but he did not purchase anything because of room."
"I bought this for my dd 13 to take on a trip to DC she totally enjoyed the beautiful photos and it helped her recognize each place as they approached it."
"Terrific photographs."
"My daughter loves this book - Great Memorabilia from our trip to Washington D.C."
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Best Mid Atlantic US Travel Photography

The Jews of New Jersey: A Pictorial History
Through the joys and struggles of homemakers, storekeepers, factory workers, athletes, children, farmers, activists, religious leaders, and Holocaust survivors, the authors tell the stories of how these communities have evolved, thrived, and changed. There are wonderful photos of WeingartenÆs Corset Factory in Newark, for example, and of Fanny Dubnik with chicks at her poultry farm in Farmingdale. ( New Jersey Monthly ). This is a picture book that provides sketches of various aspects of Jewish life before Jews became more like the rest of America. elected to tell this story through the experiences of ordinary people and to eschew the frequently pandering practice of concentrating on highly successful and visible Jews. .And one pores over the scores of photographsùmany of them from the 19th and early 20th centuriesùstudying the faces, the clothing and the details of grocery stores and factories. ( Home News Tribune ). Two New Jersey professors have collected hundreds of pictures and stories from these immigrants and their descendants. ( Record ). The bookÆs photographs will walk readers through the early Jewish communities of major New Jersey cities and suburbs. But perhaps what moved Ard and Rockland the most while creating the book are the family bonds that last through time and continue to form and strengthen the Jewish people. ( Rutgers Focus ). Offers the reader a glimpse into the rich culture and history of New Jersey Jewish community. ( Suburban News ) Jews have called New Jersey home since the late seventeenth century, and they currently make up almost 6 percent of the state's residents. Patricia Ard and Michael Rockland focus on representative Jewish communities throughout the state, paying particular attention to the extraordinary stories of ordinary people. Through the joys and struggles of homemakers, storekeepers, factory workers, athletes, children, farmers, activists, religious leaders, and Holocaust survivors, the authors tell the stories of how these communities have evolved, thrived, and changed. They note the difficulties posed by intermarriage and assimilation and, at the same time, depict a burgeoning revival of Jewish orthodoxy and traditions. Its heartwarming stories and pictures truly make the point that it is through the joys, triumphs, and defeats of everyday people that history is made.
Reviews
"It seems to treat all areas of NJ with the same weight: perhaps this is diplomatic, but it is unrepresentative of high Jewish population areas."
"Without this great book, we would have no fantastic collection of the faces of jews that have impacted New Jersey's history."
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Best Midwest United States Travel Photography

A Photo Tour of San Francisco and Northern California (Photo Tour Books)
Packed with over 400 color pictures that YOU can take.
Reviews
"I have been spending time in San Francisco for more than 40 years and this book was a revelation in finding new locations from which to photograph the city."
"I have a system for researching places now, but when I was starting out, I always found this book useful in pointing out interesting / photogenic places to go to."
"I've lived in San Francisco for many years and been taking photos for many years more than that."
"While of course not all subjects are offered fourteen different ways, some are offered more than one way and all are carefully described with enough information to replicate the example image yourself. Without extended time to wander San Francisco and northern California searching on my own for image opportunities, I'm confident this book will improve my image collection on my upcoming visit there."
"It would have been better to be direct with the photo information rather than get into a history of each of the major stops listed in the book (often several are listed on a page, and in paragraph form). Pick up this book but don't forget the Frye book if Yosemite is part of your destination."
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Best New England US Travel Photography

A Photo Tour of San Francisco and Northern California (Photo Tour Books)
Packed with over 400 color pictures that YOU can take.
Reviews
"I have been spending time in San Francisco for more than 40 years and this book was a revelation in finding new locations from which to photograph the city."
"I have a system for researching places now, but when I was starting out, I always found this book useful in pointing out interesting / photogenic places to go to."
"I've lived in San Francisco for many years and been taking photos for many years more than that."
"While of course not all subjects are offered fourteen different ways, some are offered more than one way and all are carefully described with enough information to replicate the example image yourself. Without extended time to wander San Francisco and northern California searching on my own for image opportunities, I'm confident this book will improve my image collection on my upcoming visit there."
"It would have been better to be direct with the photo information rather than get into a history of each of the major stops listed in the book (often several are listed on a page, and in paragraph form). Pick up this book but don't forget the Frye book if Yosemite is part of your destination."
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Best South United States Travel Photography

Seaport: A Waterfront at Work
Leigh's award winning photographs have appeared in museum and gallery exhibitions, magazines and newspapers, and in three highly acclaimed books: Oystering: A Way of Life; The Ogeechee: A River and its People, and Nets & Doors: Shrimping in Southern Waters. Praise for Jack Leigh and his other books. Oystering, The Ogeechee and Nets & Doors. ...elegiac black-and-white photographs...Mr. Leigh resembles (Lewis Hine)--not esthetically, but in his ability to depict manual labor and, indeed, the South itselfs, without either sentimentality or condescension. American Photographer. In this handsome volumn, Leigh chronicles in words and images both an untamed river and a vanishing way of life. The Orlando Sentinel. ...the book's sepia-tinted photographs and shared anecdotes form an affectionate and plain-spoken portrait of the vanishing lifestyle of the rural South...Leigh has captured a way of life on film that few outsiders will ever see.
Reviews
"Purchasing a book titled "Seaport" seemed an excellent way to gather numerous photos for research, but unfortunately this is not the book."
"This book like all of Jack Leigh's other books is wonderful to page through."
"Mr. Leigh's book is a wonderful addition to our collection and certainly a conversation piece."
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Best Western United States Travel Photography

A Photo Tour of San Francisco and Northern California (Photo Tour Books)
Packed with over 400 color pictures that YOU can take.
Reviews
"I have a system for researching places now, but when I was starting out, I always found this book useful in pointing out interesting / photogenic places to go to."
"I've lived in San Francisco for many years and been taking photos for many years more than that."
"While of course not all subjects are offered fourteen different ways, some are offered more than one way and all are carefully described with enough information to replicate the example image yourself. Without extended time to wander San Francisco and northern California searching on my own for image opportunities, I'm confident this book will improve my image collection on my upcoming visit there."
"It would have been better to be direct with the photo information rather than get into a history of each of the major stops listed in the book (often several are listed on a page, and in paragraph form). Pick up this book but don't forget the Frye book if Yosemite is part of your destination."
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Best Washington, D.C. Travel Guides

Our Washington, D.C. (Our...)
"Our Washington, D.C." is a pictorial celebration showcasing the areas stunning monuments and scenes, offering a glimpse into what makes this city so unique--from the historic homes, trendy neighborhoods, and diverse special events and festivals to the people who live and work in the capital city. Paul Franklin is a travel photographer and writer whose work has appeared in numerous national publications, including Yankee, WoodenBoat, Travel America, Coast to Coast, Harrowsmith, and others.
Reviews
"A great book to review BEFORE your visit to Washington D.C. Best if read in hard copy or color capable e-reader device."
"My son went to Washington DC last summer, but he did not purchase anything because of room."
"I bought this for my dd 13 to take on a trip to DC she totally enjoyed the beautiful photos and it helped her recognize each place as they approached it."
"Terrific photographs."
"My daughter loves this book - Great Memorabilia from our trip to Washington D.C."
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Best Asian Travel Photography

BALI - Zen Traveller: A Quick Travel Guide
This Smash hit #1 Bestseller that beat out "Lonely Planet" and "Eat, Pray, Love" and is continuously listed in the "Most wished for" lists for Bali books will take you on a tour around the island to explore the quiet, magical parts of Bali, far away from the tourist crowds. a pearl farm that employs only women, an award winning coral restoration project recognized by the United Nations, a winery, turtle and bee conservation projects and so much more.... And, of course, the spectacular volcanic mountain ranges in the Inland regions with massive lakes, luscious rain forest and gorgeous rice terraces - absolutely breath taking! Communication, visa, currency/banking, accommodation, transportation, wifi/mobile usage and much more will be covered in Chapter 1. - or where you can find an organic restaurant in the midst of rice fields with beautiful views and healthy, delicious food? "A very thoughtful and accessible travel guide for a lesser-known, but no less amazing part of Bali.
Reviews
"Great book, the author has explained most of the interesting things in Bali in very soft and easy way."
"I have been to the beaches in southern Bali, but after reading this book I very much want to return to the island to visit Ubud and the other areas Ms. Gabrielle discusses in her book. This book includes helpful information for planning your trip to Bali, including maps, history, cultural and language tips, accommodation, transportation, weather, visa information and much more. All in all, this is an excellent and informative book that introduces us to new and wonderful sights in Bali and helps make it simple to visit these areas with a solid plan and itinerary."
"I used the guide, Gede Lausen, Gundi recommended in this book. Everything Gundi recommended to see is well worth it and those sites touted as somewhat lacking were verified through friends that went to those sites when we split up and went our separate ways a couple of days."
"Great book showing many places to visit in Bali."
"Indulging in the beauty of nature and enjoying those magical places away from the crowds - information that you dont generally read in most travel guides."
"This guidebook lays out the island into sections and offers suggested driving routes with maps."
"This book helped me understand the layout of the island, what makes each region special, and gave me the perfect starting point for making travel plans."
"Beautifully written, packed with practical tips on where to stay, how to get there, and detailed tips on best places to eat, wifi reception, how to get good tour guides and descriptions of best places to visit other than the common tourist destinations."
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Best Far East Travel Photography

My Holiday in North Korea: The Funniest/Worst Place on Earth
In My Holiday in North Korea: The Funniest/Worst Place on Earth, Wendy shares a glimpse of North Korea as it’s never been seen before. Through poignant, laugh-out-loud essays and 92 never-before-published color photographs of North Korea, Wendy chronicles one of the strangest vacations ever. “A death-defying adventure, filled with despair and tiny pieces of hope, and beautiful ― I wish I was as brave as Wendy.” (James Altucher Bestselling author, entrepreneur, podcaster ). Her intrepid desire to discover the reality behind the stagecraft escorts the reader through My Holiday in North Korea with words and pictures that render this mysterious country both knowable and unknowable, and always fascinating. Simmons’ insightful and funny storytelling evocatively captures the deception, corruption, humor and, ultimately, anguished humanity of a bizarre nation. But more than that, it is Ms. Simmons ease at being a traveler to distant and strange lands that gives this book its unusual insight into what people behind a real iron curtain think, and yes, feel.” (Maria T. Lemmon Novelist, a screenwriter, and the author of Confessions of a So-Called Middle Child, and Making It Up as I go Along ). “Writer and photographer Wendy Simmons shares a personal account of her vacation to one of the most reclusive nations on the planet, North Korea. During her journey she finds herself caught between an international crisis sparked by the release of the Sony Pictures film The Interview and accidentally crashing the ‘wedding’ of a North Korean bride to be.” (Gabriel Sanchez Buzzfeed ).
Reviews
"This book is funny for sure."
"Simmons's quips (read: "Driver nearly knocked Fresh Handler over for the girlie [pair of sunglasses]) throughout the book keep the dark subject matter light. I loved it straight through the end and fully felt the writer's pain: "...I could never stop wondering what kind of people my handlers could or would have been had they been born anywhere else."
"I felt like I was reading about Stalinist Russia where the people starved while the leaders lived in incomprehensible corruption and luxury and built obscene monuments to themselves."
"I felt like I was alongside Wendy on her journey navigating the absurdities of visiting North Korea. I recommend this as a great glimpse into the dichotomy that is North Korea and is particularly relevant considering our political climate, leaders on-going twitter wars, and of course nuclear testing."
"humorous, sarcastic voice - it's a quick read and a page turner because the tale she tells is of a very stange, oppressive, sad and disturbing culture."
"North Korea is definitely not a place I ever plan on visiting!"
"The book was interesting and an enjoyable read."
"The author is amusingly self-deprecating and the book is very funny, but true, without the author resorting to cheap cliched criticisms about "NoKO"."
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Best British Travel Photography

My Holiday in North Korea: The Funniest/Worst Place on Earth
In My Holiday in North Korea: The Funniest/Worst Place on Earth, Wendy shares a glimpse of North Korea as it’s never been seen before. Through poignant, laugh-out-loud essays and 92 never-before-published color photographs of North Korea, Wendy chronicles one of the strangest vacations ever. “A death-defying adventure, filled with despair and tiny pieces of hope, and beautiful ― I wish I was as brave as Wendy.” (James Altucher Bestselling author, entrepreneur, podcaster ). Her intrepid desire to discover the reality behind the stagecraft escorts the reader through My Holiday in North Korea with words and pictures that render this mysterious country both knowable and unknowable, and always fascinating. Simmons’ insightful and funny storytelling evocatively captures the deception, corruption, humor and, ultimately, anguished humanity of a bizarre nation. But more than that, it is Ms. Simmons ease at being a traveler to distant and strange lands that gives this book its unusual insight into what people behind a real iron curtain think, and yes, feel.” (Maria T. Lemmon Novelist, a screenwriter, and the author of Confessions of a So-Called Middle Child, and Making It Up as I go Along ). “Writer and photographer Wendy Simmons shares a personal account of her vacation to one of the most reclusive nations on the planet, North Korea. During her journey she finds herself caught between an international crisis sparked by the release of the Sony Pictures film The Interview and accidentally crashing the ‘wedding’ of a North Korean bride to be.” (Gabriel Sanchez Buzzfeed ).
Reviews
"This book is funny for sure."
"Simmons's quips (read: "Driver nearly knocked Fresh Handler over for the girlie [pair of sunglasses]) throughout the book keep the dark subject matter light. I loved it straight through the end and fully felt the writer's pain: "...I could never stop wondering what kind of people my handlers could or would have been had they been born anywhere else."
"I felt like I was reading about Stalinist Russia where the people starved while the leaders lived in incomprehensible corruption and luxury and built obscene monuments to themselves."
"I felt like I was alongside Wendy on her journey navigating the absurdities of visiting North Korea. I recommend this as a great glimpse into the dichotomy that is North Korea and is particularly relevant considering our political climate, leaders on-going twitter wars, and of course nuclear testing."
"humorous, sarcastic voice - it's a quick read and a page turner because the tale she tells is of a very stange, oppressive, sad and disturbing culture."
"North Korea is definitely not a place I ever plan on visiting!"
"The book was interesting and an enjoyable read."
"The author is amusingly self-deprecating and the book is very funny, but true, without the author resorting to cheap cliched criticisms about "NoKO"."
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Best Canadian Travel Photography

Framing the West: Race, Gender, and the Photographic Frontier in the Pacific Northwest
Framing the West argues that photography was intrinsic to British territorial expansion and settlement on the northwest coast. --Larry McNeil, Boise State University and Tlingit and Nisgaá Nations. "Williams's intricate readings of the intersections of class, race, gender, economic, religious, and political status return some measure of control to the photogrpahic subjects and honor the multiple, vexing reasons for their participation in the construction of a visual archive that has been broadly used to disenfranchise Indians."
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Best African Travel Photography

My Holiday in North Korea: The Funniest/Worst Place on Earth
In My Holiday in North Korea: The Funniest/Worst Place on Earth, Wendy shares a glimpse of North Korea as it’s never been seen before. Through poignant, laugh-out-loud essays and 92 never-before-published color photographs of North Korea, Wendy chronicles one of the strangest vacations ever. “A death-defying adventure, filled with despair and tiny pieces of hope, and beautiful ― I wish I was as brave as Wendy.” (James Altucher Bestselling author, entrepreneur, podcaster ). Her intrepid desire to discover the reality behind the stagecraft escorts the reader through My Holiday in North Korea with words and pictures that render this mysterious country both knowable and unknowable, and always fascinating. Simmons’ insightful and funny storytelling evocatively captures the deception, corruption, humor and, ultimately, anguished humanity of a bizarre nation. But more than that, it is Ms. Simmons ease at being a traveler to distant and strange lands that gives this book its unusual insight into what people behind a real iron curtain think, and yes, feel.” (Maria T. Lemmon Novelist, a screenwriter, and the author of Confessions of a So-Called Middle Child, and Making It Up as I go Along ). “Writer and photographer Wendy Simmons shares a personal account of her vacation to one of the most reclusive nations on the planet, North Korea. During her journey she finds herself caught between an international crisis sparked by the release of the Sony Pictures film The Interview and accidentally crashing the ‘wedding’ of a North Korean bride to be.” (Gabriel Sanchez Buzzfeed ).
Reviews
"This book is funny for sure."
"Simmons's quips (read: "Driver nearly knocked Fresh Handler over for the girlie [pair of sunglasses]) throughout the book keep the dark subject matter light. I loved it straight through the end and fully felt the writer's pain: "...I could never stop wondering what kind of people my handlers could or would have been had they been born anywhere else."
"I felt like I was reading about Stalinist Russia where the people starved while the leaders lived in incomprehensible corruption and luxury and built obscene monuments to themselves."
"I felt like I was alongside Wendy on her journey navigating the absurdities of visiting North Korea. I recommend this as a great glimpse into the dichotomy that is North Korea and is particularly relevant considering our political climate, leaders on-going twitter wars, and of course nuclear testing."
"humorous, sarcastic voice - it's a quick read and a page turner because the tale she tells is of a very stange, oppressive, sad and disturbing culture."
"North Korea is definitely not a place I ever plan on visiting!"
"The book was interesting and an enjoyable read."
"The author is amusingly self-deprecating and the book is very funny, but true, without the author resorting to cheap cliched criticisms about "NoKO"."
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Best Middle Eastern Travel Photography

The Lives of the Artists (Iraqi Americans Book 3)
Artists have a story, a story that affects their pallets. Namou received her Bachelor's Degree in Communications from Wayne State University, studied fiction and memoir through various correspondence courses, poetry in Prague, and screenwriting at MPI (Motion Picture Institute of Michigan).
Reviews
"I became a big fan of author Weam Namou after reading the previous book in this series, and I am pleased to say “The Lives of the Artists” is just as insightful, thought-provoking, and well-written as the last and in fact, due to having an artist background, I enjoyed this book even more."
"I really enjoyed reading about Layla Al Attar, and how she is remembered mostly for being killed by a missile, but not for her piece depicting George H.W."
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Best European Travel Photography

21 Days To Forgiveness: A Biblical Devotional For Overcoming Yesterday's Hurts
Do you find it hard to stop recalling wrongs committed against you? If you’re tired of struggling with the pain of yesterday and you are ready to take the steps to true emotional and spiritual freedom, start applying the life-changing principles in this Biblical devotional and experience what it means to be free, truly free from yesterday’s hurts. DEON O. THOMAS is the founder and Senior Pastor of The King’s Sanctuary in Kingston, Jamaica and has been in Christian Ministry for over 16 years.
Reviews
"Enslaved by a master we hardly perceive, many times only in retrospect do we recognize the powerful influnce of offense over the decisions and responses we make that reak such havok in our lives."
"Having read the big brother title in this series, 21 Days To Sexual Purity: A Biblical Devotional For Overcoming Sexual Temptations there was no hesitation for me with purchasing this title."
"It's easy to think you have no issue with it..or that you will never encounter anyone with the same..Thanks to 21-days to Forgiveness I am now able to recognize i wasnt as forgiving as i thought i was...and it has made me aware of the steps needed to be taken to overcome this sin."
"It stays with me in my thoughts all day and that's what makes it such a great devotional because you learn so much and it puts things about how God wants to see us live with one another into perspective."
"He uses a chapter a day approach, similar to his '21 Days to Sexual Purity' so as to give the reader time to appreciate and practice each new thought so that by the end of the book we don't struggle to remember what we read but actually would have been practicing the biblical material over the previous three weeks."
"Having read this book I now have a greater understanding of what forgiveness is and how to achieve it."
"If you are struggling with forgiveness I would definitely recommend this to you as a must read .It has some great prayers at the end of each chapter and gives you space to write your thoughts and reflect."
"21 days to forgiveness, has really opened my eyes to the subtle sin that is unforgivingness."
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Best Australasian Travel Photography

My Holiday in North Korea: The Funniest/Worst Place on Earth
In My Holiday in North Korea: The Funniest/Worst Place on Earth, Wendy shares a glimpse of North Korea as it’s never been seen before. Through poignant, laugh-out-loud essays and 92 never-before-published color photographs of North Korea, Wendy chronicles one of the strangest vacations ever. “A death-defying adventure, filled with despair and tiny pieces of hope, and beautiful ― I wish I was as brave as Wendy.” (James Altucher Bestselling author, entrepreneur, podcaster ). Her intrepid desire to discover the reality behind the stagecraft escorts the reader through My Holiday in North Korea with words and pictures that render this mysterious country both knowable and unknowable, and always fascinating. Simmons’ insightful and funny storytelling evocatively captures the deception, corruption, humor and, ultimately, anguished humanity of a bizarre nation. But more than that, it is Ms. Simmons ease at being a traveler to distant and strange lands that gives this book its unusual insight into what people behind a real iron curtain think, and yes, feel.” (Maria T. Lemmon Novelist, a screenwriter, and the author of Confessions of a So-Called Middle Child, and Making It Up as I go Along ). “Writer and photographer Wendy Simmons shares a personal account of her vacation to one of the most reclusive nations on the planet, North Korea. During her journey she finds herself caught between an international crisis sparked by the release of the Sony Pictures film The Interview and accidentally crashing the ‘wedding’ of a North Korean bride to be.” (Gabriel Sanchez Buzzfeed ).
Reviews
"This book is funny for sure."
"Simmons's quips (read: "Driver nearly knocked Fresh Handler over for the girlie [pair of sunglasses]) throughout the book keep the dark subject matter light. I loved it straight through the end and fully felt the writer's pain: "...I could never stop wondering what kind of people my handlers could or would have been had they been born anywhere else."
"I felt like I was reading about Stalinist Russia where the people starved while the leaders lived in incomprehensible corruption and luxury and built obscene monuments to themselves."
"I felt like I was alongside Wendy on her journey navigating the absurdities of visiting North Korea. I recommend this as a great glimpse into the dichotomy that is North Korea and is particularly relevant considering our political climate, leaders on-going twitter wars, and of course nuclear testing."
"humorous, sarcastic voice - it's a quick read and a page turner because the tale she tells is of a very stange, oppressive, sad and disturbing culture."
"North Korea is definitely not a place I ever plan on visiting!"
"The book was interesting and an enjoyable read."
"The author is amusingly self-deprecating and the book is very funny, but true, without the author resorting to cheap cliched criticisms about "NoKO"."
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Best South American Travel Photography

My Holiday in North Korea: The Funniest/Worst Place on Earth
In My Holiday in North Korea: The Funniest/Worst Place on Earth, Wendy shares a glimpse of North Korea as it’s never been seen before. Through poignant, laugh-out-loud essays and 92 never-before-published color photographs of North Korea, Wendy chronicles one of the strangest vacations ever. “A death-defying adventure, filled with despair and tiny pieces of hope, and beautiful ― I wish I was as brave as Wendy.” (James Altucher Bestselling author, entrepreneur, podcaster ). Her intrepid desire to discover the reality behind the stagecraft escorts the reader through My Holiday in North Korea with words and pictures that render this mysterious country both knowable and unknowable, and always fascinating. Simmons’ insightful and funny storytelling evocatively captures the deception, corruption, humor and, ultimately, anguished humanity of a bizarre nation. But more than that, it is Ms. Simmons ease at being a traveler to distant and strange lands that gives this book its unusual insight into what people behind a real iron curtain think, and yes, feel.” (Maria T. Lemmon Novelist, a screenwriter, and the author of Confessions of a So-Called Middle Child, and Making It Up as I go Along ). “Writer and photographer Wendy Simmons shares a personal account of her vacation to one of the most reclusive nations on the planet, North Korea. During her journey she finds herself caught between an international crisis sparked by the release of the Sony Pictures film The Interview and accidentally crashing the ‘wedding’ of a North Korean bride to be.” (Gabriel Sanchez Buzzfeed ).
Reviews
"This book is funny for sure."
"Simmons's quips (read: "Driver nearly knocked Fresh Handler over for the girlie [pair of sunglasses]) throughout the book keep the dark subject matter light. I loved it straight through the end and fully felt the writer's pain: "...I could never stop wondering what kind of people my handlers could or would have been had they been born anywhere else."
"I felt like I was reading about Stalinist Russia where the people starved while the leaders lived in incomprehensible corruption and luxury and built obscene monuments to themselves."
"I felt like I was alongside Wendy on her journey navigating the absurdities of visiting North Korea. I recommend this as a great glimpse into the dichotomy that is North Korea and is particularly relevant considering our political climate, leaders on-going twitter wars, and of course nuclear testing."
"humorous, sarcastic voice - it's a quick read and a page turner because the tale she tells is of a very stange, oppressive, sad and disturbing culture."
"North Korea is definitely not a place I ever plan on visiting!"
"The book was interesting and an enjoyable read."
"The author is amusingly self-deprecating and the book is very funny, but true, without the author resorting to cheap cliched criticisms about "NoKO"."
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Best Central American Travel Photography

My Holiday in North Korea: The Funniest/Worst Place on Earth
In My Holiday in North Korea: The Funniest/Worst Place on Earth, Wendy shares a glimpse of North Korea as it’s never been seen before. Through poignant, laugh-out-loud essays and 92 never-before-published color photographs of North Korea, Wendy chronicles one of the strangest vacations ever. “A death-defying adventure, filled with despair and tiny pieces of hope, and beautiful ― I wish I was as brave as Wendy.” (James Altucher Bestselling author, entrepreneur, podcaster ). Her intrepid desire to discover the reality behind the stagecraft escorts the reader through My Holiday in North Korea with words and pictures that render this mysterious country both knowable and unknowable, and always fascinating. Simmons’ insightful and funny storytelling evocatively captures the deception, corruption, humor and, ultimately, anguished humanity of a bizarre nation. But more than that, it is Ms. Simmons ease at being a traveler to distant and strange lands that gives this book its unusual insight into what people behind a real iron curtain think, and yes, feel.” (Maria T. Lemmon Novelist, a screenwriter, and the author of Confessions of a So-Called Middle Child, and Making It Up as I go Along ). “Writer and photographer Wendy Simmons shares a personal account of her vacation to one of the most reclusive nations on the planet, North Korea. During her journey she finds herself caught between an international crisis sparked by the release of the Sony Pictures film The Interview and accidentally crashing the ‘wedding’ of a North Korean bride to be.” (Gabriel Sanchez Buzzfeed ).
Reviews
"This book is funny for sure."
"Simmons's quips (read: "Driver nearly knocked Fresh Handler over for the girlie [pair of sunglasses]) throughout the book keep the dark subject matter light. I loved it straight through the end and fully felt the writer's pain: "...I could never stop wondering what kind of people my handlers could or would have been had they been born anywhere else."
"I felt like I was reading about Stalinist Russia where the people starved while the leaders lived in incomprehensible corruption and luxury and built obscene monuments to themselves."
"I felt like I was alongside Wendy on her journey navigating the absurdities of visiting North Korea. I recommend this as a great glimpse into the dichotomy that is North Korea and is particularly relevant considering our political climate, leaders on-going twitter wars, and of course nuclear testing."
"humorous, sarcastic voice - it's a quick read and a page turner because the tale she tells is of a very stange, oppressive, sad and disturbing culture."
"North Korea is definitely not a place I ever plan on visiting!"
"The book was interesting and an enjoyable read."
"The author is amusingly self-deprecating and the book is very funny, but true, without the author resorting to cheap cliched criticisms about "NoKO"."
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