Figures in a Landscape av Paul Theroux

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<p><b>A rich feast of travel writing, literary essays and fascinating interviews from Sunday Times bestselling travel author Paul Theroux<br><br>''Wonderful... Evidence of both the breadth of Theroux''s interests and his skill in bringing them to life'' </b><i>Sunday Times Culture</i><br><br>Drawing together a fascinating body of writing from over 14 years of work, <i>Figures in a Landscape</i> ranges from profiles of cultural icons (Oliver Sacks, Elizabeth Taylor, Robin Williams) to intimate personal remembrances; from thrilling adventures in Africa to literary writings from Theroux''s rich and expansive personal reading. Collectively these pieces offer a fascinating portrait of the author himself, his extraordinary life, restless and ever-curious mind.<br><br>''<b>Theroux''s work remains the standard by which other travel writing must be judged'' <i>Observer</i></b><br><br><b>''The world''s most perceptive travel writer'' <i>Daily Mail</i><br></b></p>