There are still places on earth that are unknown. Visually stunning and uniquely designed, the wondrous book Atlas of Remote Islands captures 50 islands that are far away in every sense ““ from the mainland, from people, from airports, and from holiday brochures. Author Judith Schalansky used historic events and scientific reports as a springboard for each island, providing information on its distance from the mainland, whether its inhabited, its features, and the stories that have shaped its lore. With stunning full-colour maps and an air of mysterious adventure, Atlas of Remote Islands is perfect for the traveler or romantic in all of us.
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