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Bad Trips: A Sometimes Terrifying, Sometimes Hilarious Collection of Writing on the Perils of the Road
Bad Trips A Sometimes Terrifying Sometimes Hilarious Collection of Writing on the Perils of the Road
Author: Keath Fraser (Editor)
Editor Fraser's compilation is a slight departure from the typical travel book. It is a collection of tales from poets, novelists, and journalists about the worst journeys they have ever taken. Contributing artists and themes include James Fenton in wartime Saigon, Umberto Eco in a tacky hotel in Southern California, Jonathan Raban on a brie...  more »
ISBN-13: 9780679729082
ISBN-10: 0679729089
Publication Date: 1991
Pages: 384
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3.1 stars, based on 21 ratings
Publisher: Vintage
Book Type: Paperback
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reviewed Bad Trips: A Sometimes Terrifying, Sometimes Hilarious Collection of Writing on the Perils of the Road on + 12 more book reviews
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A collection of short stories. Very engaging and would be great to read while traveling.
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It's always fun reading about other people's awful experiences.
Claudielou avatar reviewed Bad Trips: A Sometimes Terrifying, Sometimes Hilarious Collection of Writing on the Perils of the Road on + 77 more book reviews
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This book is a fun but sometimes tedius look at the travels of various famous people.
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I thought the concept of the book sounded interesting. Only to discover that the stories were being written by Intellectuals who had very little sense of humor.
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murder101 avatar reviewed Bad Trips: A Sometimes Terrifying, Sometimes Hilarious Collection of Writing on the Perils of the Road on
Intertaining book about not so great travel funny and insightful.
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Famous people tell about their bad trips. Interesting short stories.

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