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Category Archives: Books
Experiments in print publishing
a video interview I did with The Creative Penn. It's all about kindle, mappazines, freedom and caffeinated late nights.
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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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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Looking for Primary School Teachers
...for class reading, Skype interviews and good stuff like that.
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.
Publishing for the iPad
Are iPad photo books the future?
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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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...
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.
Why I Have Returned To Self-Publishing
This book will not be for sale in any bookshops.
What This Book Is Not
A book about India. An epic adventure tale.
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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Microadventure Reading List
For anyone who is seeking out the extra-ordinary in the ordinary, here are a few books that may appeal.
Designing Book Covers
Can you help me choose a book cover for my new book?
The 10 Greatest Polar Expedition Books
What do you think of my choices?
11 Travel Books for Bums
Here's a book list for all the wanderers out there. For the vagabonds and hoboes.
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.
How to Get Rich
Commit or don’t commit. No half-measures.
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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Fools Rush In
Ignore the wimpish pessimists.
