Atlas of Imagined Places: From Lilliput to Gotham City

Atlas of Imagined Places: From Lilliput to Gotham City is a stunning map collection of invented geography and topography drawn from the world’s imagination.

The maps feature fictional buildings, towns, cities and countries plus mountains and rivers, oceans and seas. Ever wondered where the Bates Motel was based? Or Bedford Falls in It’s a Wonderful Life? The authors have taken years to research the likely geography of thousands of popular culture locations that have become almost real to us. 

Here is an extract from the chapter on CENTRAL AMERICA AND THE CARIBBEAN by Matt Brown & Rhys B. Davies with maps by Mike Hall.

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Ainsley Harriott: Tales from a Caribbean Kitchen: Stanfords Travel Writers Festival 2020

In his recent ITV series, Ainsley’s Caribbean Kitchen, Ainsley Harriott went back to his roots to uncover the best-kept secrets and simple dishes of Caribbean home cooking. Join us as he talks to Julia Wheeler about the diverse culture and the rich food heritage of these much-loved islands. His tales of traditional recipes and local ingredients will inspire dishes that will transport you to the real Caribbean from your own kitchen.

Ainsley’s Caribbean Kitchen by Ainsley Harriott.

Simon Reeve talks to Paul Blezard

TV presenter and author Simon Reeve shares tales from his latest adventures exploring Greece and Ireland, as well as a few of his favourite stories from the more than 110 countries he has travelled to making programmes for the BBC.
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