Long Way Down by Charley Boorman - ISBN: 9780751538953
Paperback
Africa on two wheels: a 15,000-mile journey of wonder and danger.

Long Way Down

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  • Paperback

    352 pages

  • Release Date

    1 November 2008

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Summary

After their fantastic trip round the world in 2004, fellow actors and bike fanatics Ewan McGregor and Charley Boorman couldn’t shake the travel bug. And after an inspirational UNICEF visit to Africa, they knew they had to go back and experience this extraordinary continent in more depth.

And so they set off on their 15,000-mile journey with two new BMWs loaded up for the trip. Joining up with producer/directors Russ Malkin and David Alexanian and the Long Way Round team, their route t…

Book Details

ISBN-13:9780751538953
ISBN-10:0751538957
Author:Charley Boorman, Ewan McGregor
Publisher:Little, Brown Book Group
Imprint:Sphere
Format:Paperback
Number of Pages:352
Release Date:1 November 2008
Weight:280g
Dimensions:198mm x 127mm x 25mm
Series:Sphere
What They're Saying

Critics Review

The boys are back on their bikes and taking in the sights from the northern most tip of Scotland to the southern most tip of South Africa. - Australian Bookseller & Publisher

‘Both have a knack for vivid descriptions of the landscape and people, and the firstperson narrative ends up pulling you in because of the strength of their personalities. Yes, there are fart jokes and sexual innuendo. But they re blokes, travelling in a troupe, so it simply makes them seem more human.’ - Sun Herald

A boy’s own adventure and must-read for armchair travellers and bike enthusiasts - West Australian

Once again, it is the book that is the most captivating. Here, the articulate actors expose themselves with honesty as they swap the narration and give different perspectives on the same events And again, it’s tough going on motorcycles and that is what makes their challenges and achievements so much greater. But the humour and emotional bond between the protagonists mean it is not just a book for bike nuts - Courier Mail

This is a great read for those with dreams of hitting the open road and seeing the world, or armchair adventurers. Be warned; you might just develop an urge to get a bike and take off - Herald Sun

About The Author

Charley Boorman

Ewan McGregor first came to notice in Shallow Grave. Since then he has appeared in more than thirty films including Star Wars Episodes I and II and Trainspotting. Charley Boorman has appeared in films such as Excalibur, The Emerald Forest and, more recently, The Bunker.

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