Short Walks from Bogot: Journeys in the new Colombia by Tom Feiling (English) Pa

Description: Short Walks from Bogot by Tom Feiling For decades, Colombia was the narcostate. Now its seen as one of the rising stars of the global economy. Where does the truth lie? How did a land likened to paradise by the first conquistadores become a byword for hell on earth? And how is it rebuilding itself after decades of violence? FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description The acclaimed account of the real Colombia and its people, from a master of vivid reportageFor decades, Colombia was the narcostate. Now its seen as one of the rising stars of the global economy. Where does the truth lie? Writer and journalist Tom Feiling has journeyed throughout Colombia, down roads that were until recently too dangerous to travel, talking to people from former guerrilla fighters to nomadic tribesmen and millionaires. Vital, shocking, wry and never simplistic, Short Walks from Bogota unpicks the tangled fabric of Colombia to create a stunning work of reportage, history and travel writing. Notes Vital, wry and shocking, this acclaimed account unpicks the tangled fabric of Columbia to create a stunning work of reportage, history, and travel writing. Author Biography Tom Feiling spent a year living and working in Colombia before making Resistencia- Hip-Hop in Colombia, which won numerous awards at film festivals around the world, and was broadcast in four countries. In 2003 he became Campaigns Director for the TUCs Justice for Colombia campaign, which organizes for human rights in Colombia. His first book was The Candy Machine- How Cocaine Took Over The World, which was based on over sixty interviews with people involved in all aspects of the cocaine business and the war on drugs, and was published by Penguin in 2009. Review Books of the Year 2012 -- Boyd Tonkin * The Independent *Creates a portrait of Colombia that is perceptive, unsensational, and full of humanity ... Feiling is a brilliant reporter, lucid, unflinching, morally engaged, and with an occasional deadpan sense of humour .. one of the most consistently intelligent and compelling books to have appeared on any South American country in recent years -- Michael Jacobs * Independent *Tom Feiling takes us on an enlightening journey through a changing country that few understand -- Rachel Aspden * Observer *A deeply political account of one mans journey to the violent heart of modern, rural, Colombia ... a must read -- Kevin Howlett * Colombia Politics *Feiling... venture[s] into areas that have been off limits for decades ... the sense of a vibrant nation worth discovering peeks out -- Siobhan Murphy * Metro *The best British travel writers like Norman Lewis or Bruce Chatwin give the reader more than simple travellers tales. Feiling is of their company ... a brilliant, penetrating and highly readable account -- Robert Carver * Spectator *Some of the best insights in the book come from the people Feiling meets, and memorably portrays ... a well-written, thoughtful book -- David Gallagher * Times Literary Supplement *Dramatic and captivating * Wanderlust *Elegantly written and knowledgeable. Feiling writes with the eye of a seasoned journalist and the style of a travel writer -- Carl Wilkinson * Financial Times * Promotional For decades, Colombia was the narcostate. Now its seen as one of the rising stars of the global economy. Where does the truth lie? Review Text Books of the Year 2012 Review Quote "Tom Feiling takes us on an enlightening journey through a changing country that few understand." --Rachel Aspden, O bserver Promotional "Headline" For decades, Colombia was the narcostate. Now its seen as one of the rising stars of the global economy. Where does the truth lie? Details ISBN024195990X Author Tom Feiling Year 2013 ISBN-10 024195990X ISBN-13 9780241959909 Media Book Publication Date 2013-08-29 Pages 288 Publisher Penguin Books Ltd Imprint Penguin Books Ltd Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom DEWEY 918.6104635 Illustrations maps (black and white) Subtitle Journeys in the new Colombia Format Paperback Language English UK Release Date 2013-08-29 Alternative 9781846145841 Audience General NZ Release Date 2013-09-24 AU Release Date 2013-09-24 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:145071492;

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