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The Naked Tourist by Lawrence Osborne

Name: The Naked Tourist by Lawrence Osborne
Brand: Fehmerling Books
SKU: 0865477094
Price: 16.00 USD
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ISBN: 9780865477094

The Naked Tourist by Lawrence Osborne

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Book Specifications

Format: Hardcover
Condition: Very Good
Publisher: North Point Press (2006)
Length: 288 pages
Genre: Social Science
ISBN: 9780865477094
LCCN: 2005033089
OCLC: 62342031

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A Lawrence Osborne Cynical Travelogue on Mass Tourism from Dubai to Papua New Guinea

Disillusioned by an over-touristed planet where every corner feels sanitized, packaged, and sold, novelist Lawrence Osborne set out to find whether true untamed wilderness still existed. His journey traces a provocative arc, starting in the air-conditioned mega-resorts of Dubai before venturing deep into the rain-forested interior of Papua New Guinea to live among the Kombai people.

With razor-sharp wit and keen cultural observation, Osborne chronicles his encounters along the Asian Highway, dissecting eco-resorts, artificial wonderlands, and the strange compulsions of modern vacationers. His account exposes how globalization has altered the human relationship to place and escape.

Why You’ll Love This Book

Lawrence Osborne brings brilliant prose, cynical humor, and deep cultural insight to the modern travelogue. Essential reading for readers who appreciate candid cultural critiques, literary travelogues, and sharp observations on global culture.

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