Lonely Planet Armchair Explorer

Perfect preparation for travellers or simply a satisfying journey into the unknown, this book lists the five most interesting books and movies from each country, plus its top ten tunes. Be introduced to American jazz, French new wave cinema, Irish poetry and more. Discover a little of each country's life and soul through each recommendation by Lonely Planet's experts. In-depth double page spread features examine iconic genres, artists and movements from a variety of countries: Belgium's Tintin, The Beatles from England, French New Wave Cinema, Germany's Love Parade, Portuguese Fado, James Joyce and the Republic of Ireland, Cuban Son, New Mexican Cinema, American Jazz, New Zealand's Maori Renaissance, Japanese Anime, and K-Pop from South Korea. With coverage of countries that range from Argentina to Zimbabwe, this hardcover book is suited to travellers and culture enthusiasts, or as a great gift to a loved one to inspire them to dream of their next journey.