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Books

  1. Fiction

    Fiction

    Choose from Stanfords' specially selected range of destination-led fiction from around the world, where the country or city the story is set in plays a major role or appears almost as a character, allowing you to get a vivid impression of what it is like whilst getting caught up in a riveting read. Visit Graham Greene's Vietnam, Haruki Murakami's Japan, Ian McEwan's England or Salman Rushdie's India and allow these novelists to bring a place to life for you.

  2. For kids

    Children's

    Do you have an aspiring traveller in your family? Check out our quirky gift ideas for tots and kids, boys and girls alike. From globes and map-themed toys and games to lovely picture books and travel tales, these are bound to inspire exploration of our world.

  3. Guide Books

    Guide Books

    As well as destination guidebooks for all parts of the world, search here to see Stanfords' wider selection of titles, including accommodation guides, sporting and activity books, food and drink guides and other thematic material that will add to your trip, whatever your interest or hobby.

  4. Photographic/Illustrated Books

    Photographic/Illustrated Books

    Look out for our superb range of lavishly illustrated photographic and pictorial titles that act either as the perfect inspiration for a future escape or as a powerful reminder and souvenir of a trip already taken. With books for destinations all around the world available from big name photographers such as Steve McCurry, David Doubilet, Frans Lanting, Steve Bloom, Art Wolfe and many more, you're bound to find something to take your breath away.

  5. Signed books

    Signed Books

    Many admired authors, photographers and journalists visit Stanfords to sign their latest books, which means we always have an exciting collection ofsigned copies available - from big names to up-and-coming new writers. So if you’re looking for books with that extra special touch, hurry as these sell fast, and keep an eye on this page for the update on signed copies…

  6. Travel Writing & Other Literature

    Travel Writing & Other Literature

    Be inspired by Stanfords' substantial selection of travel writing and classic literature books. From early epic adventures to contemporary tales, from personal anecdotes and memoirs to historical accounts, humorous tales and journeys of discovery, we have hundreds of titles covering almost all the world, which make fascinating reading.