Palin set out to circumnavigate the globe in Phileas Fogg's footsteps. He traveled the same route Fogg had taken 115 years earlier, with the same limit of 80 days. Palin found his deadline as difficult to meet as it had been a century ago, but no less entertaining. Soon to be re-broadcast on PBS. Over 150 photos, 142 color.
Around the World in 80 Days
No.1 bestseller Michael Palin's first travel book of his incredible journey around the world.
The book of the story of, and the story behind the making of the BBC television series.