Michael Palin Knihy

Loď Jejího Veličenstva Erebus byla jednou z prvních velkých průzkumných lodí, veteránka z přelomových plaveb na kraj světa. V roce 1848 zmizela v Arktidě a její osud se stal záhadou. V roce 2014 byla nalezena. Toto je její příběh. Michael Palin – hvězda skupiny Monty Python a televizní cestovatel – vdechuje pozoruhodné Erebus opět život. Sleduje ji od jejího vyplutí roku 1826, velkolepých výprav, které vedly ke slávě v Antarktidě, až po její konečnou zkázu v Arktidě.

Tři roky po úspěšné cestě kolem světa se Michael Palin vydal trochu jiným směrem, od jednoho pólu k druhému. Během této výpravy navštívil 17 zemí. Z Arktidy se přes Grónsko, Norsko a Finsko dostal do tehdejšího Sovětského svazu, odtud pokračoval dále na jih do Afriky, kde se mimo jiné stal svědkem končící občanské války v Etiopii nebo slábnoucího apartheidu v Jihoafrické republice. Vzhledem ke komplikacím se však na Antarktidu nakonec nepřepravil z Afriky, nýbrž z Jižní Ameriky, kam odcestoval letadlem. Jižní pól pak byl završením celé této dlouhé cesty.

Putování po stopách Verneova knižního hrdiny P.Fogga za asistence televizních kamer BBC. Britský herec a humorista popisuje svou cestu kolem světa za osmdesát dní - vlakem, taxíkem, na velbloudu, na psím spřežení, nákladní lodí a balonem - po stopách jedinečného Philease Fogga. Kniha je doplňkem dokumentárního seriálu, který byl o cestě natočen. Zachycuje cestu den po dni a zaplňuje mezery ve filmovém materiálu, který byl vystříhán, nebo nemohl být použit kvůli vládním omezením (na mnoha místech nesměl kameraman filmovat). Popisuje také atmosféru ze zákulisního dění při vzniku seriálu. Deník je psán s humorem a je to velmi zajímavý a dobrodružný cestopis.... celý text

Cestovatel a dobrodruh Michael Palin sel tentokrát vydal na sever Afriky. Během devětadevadesáti dní překonal zdánlivě nekonečnou saharskou poušť, a přitom navštívil několik zajímavých míst. Z Maroka vyrazil přes pohoří Atlas, dále do západního Alžírska a na jih do Mauritánie. Z Dakaru pokračoval do Mali, kde navštívil město Timbuktu, dále až k řece Niger, a poté odletěl do Alžírska. Na konci své cesty se zastavil také v Libyi a Tunisu.

Záblesk života v nejuzavřenější zemi světa očima nejoblíbenějšího britského světoběžníka. V květnu roku 2018 někdejší člen slavných Monty Python a zanícený cestovatel Michael Palin strávil dva týdny v notoricky tajnůstkářské Severokorejské lidově demokratické republice, odříznuté zemi bez internetu i signálu, jejímuž venkovu stále vládne zastaralá ekonomika připomínající nevolnictví, zatímco metropoli zdobí blyštivé mrakodrapy a přepychové stanice metra. Výsledný cestopisný dokument stanice Channel 5 zaznamenal velký divácký ohlas. Palin nám nyní předkládá svůj osobní deník, v němž popisuje nejen to, co během své návštěvy spatřil – včetně prchavých záblesků skutečností, které se před ním autority snažily utajit -, ale i rozhovory s místními obyvateli. Otevřeně hovoří o svých setkáních s veřejnými činiteli a pečlivě zaznamenává své úvahy o zemi, jež se nepodobá žádné z těch, které dosud navštívil, a stejnou měrou vzbuzuje strach i fascinaci. Zápisky ze Severní Koreje, psané s Palinovou typickou vřelostí a nápaditostí, doplněné o krásné barevné fotografie, nabízejí ojedinělý pohled na Severní Koreu velmi odlišnou od té, kterou známe z novinových titulků.

Muž mnoha talentů, člen oblíbené komediální skupiny Monthy Pyhonů, herec a spisovatel Michael Palin nás v příběhu o novináři, který se vydal po stopách legendami opředeného humanisty a aktivisty Hamishe Melvilla, zavede až do daleké Indie. Keith Mabbut je muž na křižovatce. A lákavá nabídka napsat životopis nesmírně vlivného, ale právě tak unikavého zastánce lidských práv, mu přijde vhod. Pátrání po pravdivém příběhu tohoto muže jej zavede překrásných koutů Indie, ale i na místa, kde je příroda civilizačním rozmachem extrémně ohrožená. Čím víc se toho Mabbut o Melvillovi dozvídá, tím jeho obdiv roste – je těžké odolat kouzlu idealisty, který se nebojí měnit svět. Ale je jeho hrdina vskutku mužem, za jakého se vydává? Pravda, jak Keithe postupně zjišťuje, je totiž někdy taková, jakou si ji uděláme... V tomto chytře napsaném a lidsky dojemném románu Palin se značnou dávkou spisovatelského umu přeměnil příběh docela obyčejného muže v naprosto výjimečné dobrodružství...

"The Palestine Festival of Literature was established in 2008. Bringiong together writers from all corners of the globe, it aims to help Palestinians break the cultural siege imposed by the Isreali military occupation, to strengthen their artistic links with the the rest of the world."--Book flap

In this fourth volume of Michael Palin's acclaimed diaries, readers are invited into the intimate and humorous reflections of the author's life during a pivotal period. The entries capture his experiences as a celebrated actor and traveler, blending personal anecdotes with insights into his creative processes. With a keen eye for detail and a knack for storytelling, Palin shares his adventures, challenges, and the evolution of his career, offering a rich tapestry of life behind the scenes in the entertainment industry.

Podobně jako Monty Pythonův život Briana (česky 2000) vychází – pro větší potěšení ze slovního humoru – v knižní podobě scénář zatím posledního montypythonovského celovečerního filmu z roku 1983, který v jednotlivých filmových povídkách sobě vlastním způsobem a se zcela originálním humorem mapuje důležité etapy v životě každého člověka, od narození až do smrti.

This beautifully produced volume - colour plates, outstanding maps - is a landmark achievement.' - Ken McGoogan, author of Fatal Passage`I absolutely loved it: I had to read it at one sitting .

As more and more of Estonia opens up properly to tourists, this new fifth edition is inevitably bigger and better than its predecessor. The author provides extensive coverage on new spa hotels and beaches to be explored as well as hidden manor houses and brand new concert halls to enliven stays there. Features include: *Fully updated accommodation listings *New galleries and museums to explore *A new section on Narva, for travelers en route to Russia

Tourism in Madagascar has leapt forward as a result of the cartoon film and media coverage of its culture and wildlife. The tourism infrastructure has been improved, with better roads and new luxury hotels, without compromising the focus on ecotourism. The world’s fourth largest island now appeals to a broad spectrum of visitors, from those seeking hard adventure to others content to enjoy the beautiful beaches and accessible national parks.

In this engaging third volume of Michael Palin's diaries, readers are invited into the life of the beloved actor and writer as he reflects on his adventures and experiences. The entries capture his travels, creative pursuits, and personal insights, offering a candid glimpse into the joys and challenges he faced during this period. With humor and warmth, Palin shares anecdotes that highlight both his professional endeavors and personal relationships, making it a delightful read for fans and newcomers alike.

The essential gags, sketches, and songs, handpicked and introduced by the surviving members of the Python team. The book features full-color pages of Monty Python classics in a brilliant paperback format and includes gems such as Spamalot, The Meaning of Life, and many more enduring classics.

This is the only up-to-date guide to Zimbabwe. Harare is once again a thriving metropolis with a profusion of new restaurants and accommodation and, with some of the finest national parks in Africa, the country is blessed with stunning landscapes and an abundance of wildlife. The Zambezi River offers adventure holidays and Victoria Falls leaves visitors breathless, while the range of birdlife draws enthusiasts year-round. This guide offers in-depth information on the facilities, advice on itinerary planning as well as how to select a safari. Accommodation is covered with up-to-date information on everything from luxury safari camps to budget stays for younger travelers who arrive overland, heading for the fast flowing waters of the Zambezi gorge.

The second volume of Michael Palin’s diaries spans the 1980s, a decade marked by the loosening ties of the Pythons after their last film, Monty Python’s Meaning of Life, in 1983. During this period, writing and acting dominated Palin's life, highlighted by his role as the stuttering Ken in A Fish Called Wanda, for which he won a BAFTA for Best Supporting Actor. This volume chronicles his journey through seven films, culminating in his preparations for the transformative documentary, Around the World in 80 Days. Palin co-wrote and acted in Terry Gilliam’s Time Bandits and starred in Brazil, while also co-producing and leading in The Missionary alongside Maggie Smith. His television work included East of Ipswich, reflecting his connections to Suffolk, and he was drawn into hosting the popular Saturday Night Live in the US. Additionally, he filmed a segment for the BBC’s Great Railway Journeys and became chairman of the pressure group Transport 2000. Throughout these years, his life with Helen and their growing children remains a constant, and his joy in writing shines through as he expresses his wonder at the world of screens, both large and small.

From the time, many years ago, when Michael Palin first heard that his grandfather had a brother, Harry, who died in tragic circumstances, he was determined to find out more about him.The quest that followed involved hundreds of hours of painstaking detective work. Michael dug out every bit of family gossip and correspondence he could. He studied every relevant official document. He tracked down what remained of his great-uncle Harry's diaries and letters, and pored over photographs of First World War battle scenes to see whether Harry appeared in any of them. He walked the route Harry took on that fatal, final day of his life amid the mud of northern France. And as he did so, a life that had previously existed in the shadows was revealed to him.Great-Uncle Harry is an utterly compelling account of an ordinary man who led an extraordinary life. A blend of biography, history, travelogue and personal memoir this is Michael Palin at his very finest.

Following the success of Inside Sahara, photographer Basil Pao documents another of Michael Palin's unforgettable journeys, this time to the top of the world: the amazing, breathtaking Himalayas. The 300 resulting photographs provide a dramatic visual record of an extraordinary trip, and will be tied to a Travel Channel special program.Armchair explorers, connoisseurs of fine photography, and fans of Michael Palin will gladly come along on this memorable expedition to some of the world's most inhospitable, yet exquisite, terrain. The adventure-the longest and most challenging that Palin has taken during his long career-extends from the deserts of Afghanistan to the sheer slopes of Mount Everest, passing through Pakistan, India, Nepal, Tibet, China, and Bangladesh. Along the way Basil Pao expertly captures the magical appeal of the region and its diverse landscapes, peoples, and cultures. Look into the infamous Tora Bora Mountains in Afghanistan; the storied Khyber Pass; the ancient cities of Peshawar, Taxila, and Lahore; the Bay of Bengal; and the mighty peaks of K2. In addition, intimate shots of Michael and his film crew at work and relaxing off-air give fascinating insight into the making of the TV series about the voyage.

This third volume of Michael Palin's acclaimed diaries chronicles his career shift into travel after years in film and writing. Beginning in September 1988, it captures his journey along the Adriatic as part of a modern-day adventure inspired by AROUND THE WORLD IN 80 DAYS. Despite not being the BBC's first choice for the series, its success led to heightened public demand. Throughout this dynamic period, Palin remained busy with various projects, including acting roles following the success of A FISH CALLED WANDA. His next film, AMERICAN FRIENDS, draws from his great-grandfather's diaries, and he takes on a challenging role in the drama series GBH. Additionally, he ventures into theater with THE WEEKEND, writes his first novel, HEMINGWAY'S CHAIR, and stars in FIERCE CREATURES, the sequel to WANDA. Describing himself as drawn to risk, Palin embraces opportunities, leading to two more travel series, POLE TO POLE and FULL CIRCLE, along with accompanying bestselling books. These diaries reveal a man seizing every chance while candidly addressing the doubts and challenges he faces. Anchored by his family life, this volume showcases a decade of exploration, curiosity, and adventure, offering treasures on every page for his expanding readership.

A new edition of the only English-language guide that focuses solely on Macedonia, thoroughly updated and including coverage of new/renovated public buildings/museums in Skopje.

Ghana is an ideal destination for first-time visitors toAfrica; rich in little-visited national parks, forestreserves, cultural sites and scenic waterfalls, blessedwith bleached white beaches and lush rain forests of theAtlantic coastline. This stand-alone guide, the only oneavailable, caters for both the budget backpacker and ......

'Thiago is a master craftsman, serving up fresh and original dishes from one of the richest natural larders in the world.' - Michael Palin describing the author of Brazilian Food.

In this adventurous account, Palin and his television crew embark on a groundbreaking circumnavigation of the Pacific Rim, revealing the vastness of the world he has yet to explore. Over nearly a year, he traverses eighteen countries bordering the largest ocean, marking his journey with volcanoes that serve as milestones. He climbs an active volcano, navigates mountains and gorges, crosses glaciers, and dodges icebergs, following major rivers like the Yangtze and Amazon to some of the planet's most remote locations. Palin's encounters with diverse people bring unexpected surprises and valuable life lessons. He visits a Gulag camp in Siberia with a survivor, engages with head-hunters in Borneo, samples maggots in Mexico, and rustles camels in Australia. His experiences include being stood up on a date in Adelaide, facing urgent situations on the Amazon's banks, landing a plane in Seattle, and singing with the Pacific Fleet choir in Vladivostok. This journey captures the essence of a lifetime of exploration, showcasing a world that is often colorful, sometimes unsettling, frequently thrilling, and almost always breathtaking, all set against the backdrop of the Pacific Ocean.

If you've ever wondered what happened to the young fellow from Malta who bought his grandfather an altar... If you're concerned about the camper called Jack who found a huge snake in his pack... And if you suspect that an eccentric landowner called Grey spent Christmas a very strange way. This book has all the answers.

In March 2022, former Monty Python stalwart and intrepid globetrotter Michael Palin journeyed along the River Tigris and into Iraq to gain a glimpse of life in an area of the world that can claim to be the cradle of civilisation, that has seen the rise and fall of extraordinary and rich cultures, but that over the past two decades has witnessed turmoil and appalling bloodshed. Now he shares the journal he meticulously kept during his trip, in which he describes a country where the past and the present are constantly intermixed. One minute he is exploring the ruins of Babylon, one of the world's most ancient cities. The next he is scanning the plumes of smoke rising from burn-off towers in the vast oilfields outside Basra or surveying the still war-torn landscape around Tikrit or talking to survivors of Saddam Hussein's campaign against the Marsh Arabs of southern Iraq. Peppered throughout with his trademark warmth and wry humour, and illustrated with beautiful colour photographs throughout, the journal offers a wonderful and rare insight into Iraq in all its extraordinary variety.

Michael Palin's bestselling diaries before, during and after Monty Python.

A new edition of the first travel guide to cover the practical aspects of travelling to and around North Korea, a country which both intrigues and concerns the international community. Everything a genuine traveler needs is here, including red tape and security issues, access from South Korea and Beijing, routes outwards from Pyongyang, and opportunities for excursions into unspoilt countryside. Altogether a fascinating insight into the culture and history of a country that currently exists in virtual isolation from the rest of the world.

Drawn from his published diaries, this is Michael Palin's account of the making of the Monty Python TV and stage shows, films, books and albums.

In this his most challenging journey, Michael Palin tackles the Himalaya, the greatest mountain range on earth, a virtually unbroken wall of rock stretching 1800 miles from the borders of Afghanistan to south-west China. Penetrated but never conquered, it remains the world's most majestic natural barrier, a magnificent wilderness that shapes the history and politics of Asia to this day. Having risen to the challenge of seas, poles, dhows and deserts, the highest mountains in the world were a natural target for Michael Palin. In a journey rarely, if ever, attempted before, in 6 months of hard travelling Palin takes on the full length of the Himalaya including the Khyber Pass, the hidden valleys of the Hindu Kush, ancient cities like Peshawar and Lahore, the mighty peaks of K2, Annapurna and Everest, the bleak and barren plateau of Tibet, the gorges of the Yangtze, the tribal lands of the Indo-Burmese border and the vast Brahmaputra delta in Bangladesh

Illustrated with colour photographs and line drawings, this title provides practical information and features on culture, history and festivals of Azores. It describes the best walks, along with information on where to eat and sleep and how to get around.

A collection of travel writing, which will act as a focus for the Oxfam Bookfest in 2011. It features stories from twenty-five travel writers, including Michael Palin, Paul Theroux, Sara Wheeler, William Dalrymple, Patrick Leigh Fermor, Lloyd Jones, Rory Stewart, Jan Morris, Dervla Murphy, Rory MacLean, and others.

Bestselling national treasure Michael Palin explores Brazil, a country of dazzling extremes

Until the early 1990s, when the Berlin Wall came tumbling down, travelling behind the iron curtain was never easy. In undertaking his new journey through Eastern Europe, breathing in its rich history, filming its exquisite sights and talking to its diverse peoples, Michael fills what has been a void in his own experience and that of very many of his own generation. As in all his series, Palin's New Europe takes the form of a journey through countries which have rich and complex cultures. Few have survived intact, as the ebb and flow of warring armies has continually changed the map of Europe. Starting in the mountains of Slovenia he travels down through Croatia and the former Yugoslavia to Albania before turning northwards to embrace Bulgaria, Romania, Hungary, The Ukraine, The Czech Republic, Slovakia, the former East Germany, Poland, the Russian enclave of Kaliningrad (as Konigsberg originally home to the Teutonic Knights), Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia, opening up a new and undiscovered world to millions of viewers and readers.

An English schoolboy is snatched into another world by the magician scientist Salaman, who forces him to brave underwater terrors in a quest for the priceless Mirrorstone.

Over 100 original limericks written with sly wit and bare-faced cheek by comedian Michael Palin.

An illustrated collection of first-hand accounts by key scientific explorers offers insight into how they worked and what they saw as photographed or sketched, in a volume that features the writings of such figures as Robert Peary, Jacques Cousteau, and Neil Armstrong.

Despite its evergreen, cross-generational fan base, there hasn't been a new Monty Python book by all the surviving Pythons in 30 years. On their 40th anniversary, Monty Python Live! focuses primarily on their stage show and includes original material written for the book.

In all his many expeditions Michael Palin has been photographed by Basil Pao. Every incident and every breathtaking scene has been recorded. The result is an album which relives Michael's best moments on the road, and captures the inimitable blend of humour and inquisitiveness which has enchanted so many viewers and readers. The most beautiful book of photographs infused with the spirit and the sense of fun of one of the most popular personalities of our time.

I en lille engelsk by dyrker postassistenten sit store forbillede Ernest Hemingway, så da det 21. århundredes teknificering er ved at blive trukket ned over posthuset kæmper han i sit forbilledes ånd for alt hvad han har kært

Footprint Focus Karnataka will take you from India's high-tech metropolis of Bangalore, to its ancient Hindu temples and ornate Islamic palaces, offering extensive coverage of his fascinating and under-explored region of India.

50 celebrities share their memories of their favourite seas, oceans and rivers in aid of Just a Drop, a registered charity that raises money to build wells and carry out sanitation and health education programmes in some of the poorest parts of the developing world.

Was die legendäre Komikertruppe angeht, so sind früher sowohl Textbücher als auch Biografisches erschienen, doch, wie B. Robenek in der Rezension anmerkte: " ... eine Biographie, die den Pythons gerecht wird, steht noch aus". Der vorliegende Band kann diese Lücke füllen, bringt er doch ein autobiografisches Mosaik, das fast alle Fragen beantwortet. Zu Wort kommen John Cleese, Michael Palin, Terry Gilliam, Eric Idle, Terry Jones und Graham Chapman (von Letzterem, der 1989 gestorben ist, berichten auch die Eltern, der Bruder und der Lebensgefährte), die abwechselnd ihre Schilderungen und Kommentare zum persönlichen Werdegang und vor allem natürlich zu der Karriere als TV- und Filmstars, von der Kindheit bis zum letzten gemeinsamen Film, abgeben. Dem ausdauernden (und, wegen des Gewichts, kräftigen) Leser eröffnen diese Stellungnahmen sehr tiefe Einblicke in Leben und Werk der Pythons, die noch verstärkt werden durch eine überaus grosse Zahl von Illustrationen verschiedenster Art (auch privater Fotos). Beeindruckend

Verslag in woord en beeld van een reis langs de randen van de Grote Oceaan.

HMS „Erebus” był jednym z najwspanialszych okrętów, weteranem przełomowych ekspedycji na krańce świata. W 1848 roku, wraz z HMS „Terror” i 129 członkami wyprawy, zaginął w Arktyce podczas próby wytyczenia trasy przez Przejście Północno-Zachodnie, a jego los spowiła mgła tajemnicy. W 2014 roku został odnaleziony. Książka to barwny opis doświadczeń pierwszych odkrywców Ziemi Wiktorii w Antarktydzie, którzy zaledwie kilka lat później zamarzli w lodach Arktyki, mimo desperackich misji ratunkowych. To sugestywna relacja z niezwykłej przygody, wskrzeszona przez podróżnika i gawędziarza. MICHAEL PALIN, gwiazda grupy Monty Pythona, podkreśla, że to niesamowita książka, której nie można odłożyć. „Sunday Times” zauważa, że bez reszty pochłania czytelnika, a David Baddiel z „Daily Mail” określa ją jako wspaniałą opowieść. Sara Wheeler w „Observer” chwali barwny pamiętnik, który ujawnia wiele informacji o odkryciach i Królewskiej Marynarce Wojennej w XIX wieku. Dan Snow dodaje, że autor wnosi do książki umiejętności historyka, pisarza i podróżnika, a Erica Wagner z „Financial Times” opisuje tekst jako żywy i sugestywny. Chris Evans z BBC Radio 2 podkreśla, że to genialna książka, o której wszyscy mówią.

Nach seiner abenteuerlichen Tour "Von Pol zu Pol" hat Michael Palin eine weitere Riesenreise unternommen und die Fülle von Eindrücken im Tagebuch festgehalten. Fast ein Jahr reiste er durch die achtzehn Länder, die an der Küste des Pazifik, des größten Ozeans der Welt, liegen. Er traf Kopfjäger auf Borneo, verspeiste Maden in Mexiko, sang im Chor der Pazifikflotte in Wladiwostok. Basil Pao hat die vielen großen und kleinen Abenteuer fotografisch festgehalten.

Paul wird durch einen Spiegel in eine vergangene Welt geholt und soll dem Erfinder Salaman unter vielerlei Gefahren den Spiegelstein wiederbringen, der dem Betrachter sein wahres Wesen zeigt. In die magisch-realistischen Bilder sind erstmals Hologramme eingearbeitet, die durch ihre Dreidimensionalität einen phantastisch-zauberhaften Effekt erzielen.