The companion story by Ernesto Mestre-Reed captures in remarkable language the lyricism and physical joy that irradiate Morgan's photographs, making Beach a contrapuntal celebration of the magic circle of male camaraderie.
Using a hugely entertaining historical account as its narrative framework, this lavishly illustrated book charts the evolution of the seaside from ancient societies to its present role as the central staging ground for diversions of all ...
Using a hugely enter-taining historical framework, this book charts the evolution of the seaside from ancient societies to the present day.
Celebrate the 25th anniversary of The Beach, a classic story of paradise found - and lost, the book that inspired the major film starring Leonardo DiCaprio Richard lands in East Asia in search of an earthly utopia.
A history of the development of the beach traces its image in popular culture, the rise of the great resorts, and the evolution of the leisure industry
The irresistible novel that was adapted into a major motion picture starring Leonardo DiCaprio.
Richard is drawn into a strange conversation in a hotel.
The irresistible novel that was adapted into a major motion picture starring Leonardo DiCaprio.
"In their illuminating account, Lena Lencek and Gideon Bosker chart the evolution of the seaside from a wasteland at the margins of civilization - when "exotic" meant remote and terrifying...
"Today Mother and Max are going to the beach to build a sand dragon and soon Max finds himself flying with the dragon over the sea and making new friends"--Publisher's website.
A rootless young Westerner believes he has stumbled upon paradise on a remote island off Thailand, a place known as "The Beach," until he discovers the deadly underside of the island's culture.