This unique travel book takes readers on a whistle-stop tour of the world, as seen through the eyes of writers, photographers, filmmakers, composers, painters, sculptors, and philosophers. The author has tracked down life-changing locations—from cities and remote deserts to gardens and cafés—and recounts their transformative power over some of the world’s greatest artists. The result is a global and artistic odyssey that takes readers from the tropical paradise of Gauguin’s Tahiti to the Beatles’ hippie enclave in Rishikesh, and from the hashish dens of Paul Bowles’ Morocco to the Wild West of Sergio Leone.

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Product Description

This unique travel book takes readers on a whistle-stop tour of the world, as seen through the eyes of writers, photographers, filmmakers, composers, painters, sculptors, and philosophers. The author has tracked down life-changing locations—from cities and remote deserts to gardens and cafés—and recounts their transformative power over some of the world’s greatest artists. The result is a global and artistic odyssey that takes readers from the tropical paradise of Gauguin’s Tahiti to the Beatles’ hippie enclave in Rishikesh, and from the hashish dens of Paul Bowles’ Morocco to the Wild West of Sergio Leone. Each entry features color photographs, practical travel advice, and information on exhibitions, festivals, and museums. The book also includes a global directory of twentyfirst-century hotspots, allowing budding artists to experience a creative epiphany of their own. Travellers planning a trip around an intriguing location, aspiring artists looking for a retreat, and fans keen to explore the stories behind their favorite works will find this guide an entertaining and valuable resource.

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Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #627508 in Books
• Published on: 2006-09-30
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 192 pages

Attitude Magazine, October 2006
'If you are a dreamer, thinker, wanderer or just a searching soul, this is the book for you.'

Outdoor Photography, November 2006
`If you're going to do a `great destinations' book, this is clearly the way to do it.'

State of Art, Winter 2006
`This well produced paperback is truly the answer to your seasonal gift problems-solved!'

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Customer Reviews

A winning set of recommendations.
FIFTY GREAT ESCAPES: A GLOBAL GUIDE TO CREATIVITY is the next best thing to hitting the road yourself: it focuses on the places that inspired the world's finest artists, and offers viewpoints through camera, art piece, composition, painting and writer. From urban settings to natural, Tahiti to India, color photos of these selected inspirational locales blend with practical travel advice and details on local cultural attractions. Add the full-page color photos and you have a winning set of recommendations.

Diane C. Donovan
California Bookwatch