Category Archives: Books

29
Dec
2011

Experiments in print publishing

a video interview I did with The Creative Penn. It's all about kindle, mappazines, freedom and caffeinated late nights.
15
Dec
2011

Christmas Ideas

You have until Friday evening to order copies of my books in time for Christmas delivery. Perfect for a last-minute shopping-crisis-rescue… These books are cheap, signed (to make you look thoughtful), and I’ll post them to any address in the UK, saving you even more hassle. Need any more hard sell? They’re mostly rated 5-star [...]

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11
Dec
2011

Mappazine explanation

My walk across India, documented on a double-sided map. 9000+ words. 100+ pics. Lovely paper. Two different front covers Signed. £5. Worldwide delivery. Bulk discounts (Dare you to get 100 for £100…) Try something new. Explore a story. Get yours here. DON’T MISS A THING – FREE MONTHLY UPDATE BY EMAIL: Have you read Alastair’s [...]

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08
Dec
2011

Looking for Primary School Teachers

...for class reading, Skype interviews and good stuff like that.
05
Dec
2011

Why I Love the Kindle – by Someone Who Hates the Kindle

As an author I am a complete convert to the Kindle and the omnipotence of Amazon, particularly as an author who has recently returned to self-publishing.
03
Dec
2011

Publishing for the iPad

Are iPad photo books the future?
03
Dec
2011

Review of Cold Wars by Andy Kirkpatrick

Climbing books are boring. I’m not a climber so I don’t care about someone jumarring up an F7 grade hammering pitons in with their teeth as certain death looms large. Terrifying for the author, impressive, epic and all that sort of stuff, but I don’t particularly understand it or empathise with it. And that is [...]

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25
Nov
2011

What is a “Mappazine”? And Why Do I Love Them?

If I've piqued your curiosity you can have a preview of the look here. Bear in mind though that the real thing is 130cm across...
24
Nov
2011

The Fine Line Between Tribute and Plagiarism

It's interesting to see things from a different perspective. I've learned a lesson ready for next time.
23
Nov
2011

Why I Have Returned To Self-Publishing

This book will not be for sale in any bookshops.
22
Nov
2011

What This Book Is Not

A book about India. An epic adventure tale.
21
Nov
2011

My Two New Books Are Available Now!

I’m delighted that my latest two books are now available to buy here and on Kindle. The Boy Who Biked The World is a children’s book about a boy called Tom who sets off to cycle round the world, on a route suspiciously similar to my own… More information and a sample of the text [...]

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18
Nov
2011

Microadventure Reading List

For anyone who is seeking out the extra-ordinary in the ordinary, here are a few books that may appeal.
26
Oct
2011

Designing Book Covers

Can you help me choose a book cover for my new book?
22
Oct
2011

The 10 Greatest Polar Expedition Books

What do you think of my choices?
05
Oct
2011

11 Travel Books for Bums

Here's a book list for all the wanderers out there. For the vagabonds and hoboes.
28
Jul
2011

Desert Island Books

Most of us would relish being trapped on a remote desert island. So today I am going to select my Desert Island Books.
18
Jul
2011

How to Get Rich

Commit or don’t commit. No half-measures.
15
Jul
2011

Walking the Amazon – book review

Ed Stafford’s 860 day expedition to walk the length of the Amazon is an old-school epic. (If you don’t know the story get a 400 second summary of it here). It was infuriating to see his excellent documentary languishing on Channel 5 whilst primetime BBC channels feature endless streams of celebrities whingeing up Kilimanjaro for [...]

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06
Jun
2011

Fools Rush In

Ignore the wimpish pessimists.