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An endearing book (Chris Moss WANDERLUST )
LOOKING FOR ADVENTURE describes the places (Backshall) visits with such infectious enthusiam and colour it's like being there yourself **** (James Delingpole MAIL ON SUNDAY )
Steve Backshall recounts his transformation from suburban boy to a modern-day explorer in this real life tale featuring plenty of danger and excitement. (ABTA Magazine )
His passion for finding the final frontiers makes this a great modern-man-on-a-quest-through-jungles-and-lost-volcanoes read. (Healthy for Men )
His account of life within the heaving Mount Bosavi crater in Papua New Guinea filming Lost Land of the Volcano, and the pressure-cooker atmosphere behind the scenes, brings the text to a thrilling climax. (Jules Howard BBC WILDLIFE )
LOOKING FOR ADVENTURE describes the places (Backshall) visits with such infectious enthusiam and colour it's like being there yourself **** (James Delingpole MAIL ON SUNDAY )
Steve Backshall recounts his transformation from suburban boy to a modern-day explorer in this real life tale featuring plenty of danger and excitement. (ABTA Magazine )
His passion for finding the final frontiers makes this a great modern-man-on-a-quest-through-jungles-and-lost-volcanoes read. (Healthy for Men )
His account of life within the heaving Mount Bosavi crater in Papua New Guinea filming Lost Land of the Volcano, and the pressure-cooker atmosphere behind the scenes, brings the text to a thrilling climax. (Jules Howard BBC WILDLIFE )
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A Childhood Dream. A Lost Land. The Journey of a Lifetime.
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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
This is definately worth a read. Whilst it has not changed my own self perception about
why I do some slight crazy activities (needless to say not in the same league of course)there is a
certain comfort in Steve's own rather brutal self assessment about why he has chosen
the path he has. Be warned there are some slightly drier scientific parts towards the
end but for those of us who watched the Land of the Lost series then you will no doubt be
happy that there is a more detailed insight into what went on behind the scenes. I was truly
disturbed to find out that the giant woolly rat discovered met a sticky end at the hands
of science! What struck me is how harshly Steve assesses his early foray into Irian Jaya (as
was), classing it as a total failure when in reality, when put to paper it
reads as a fantastically terrifying learning experience for any young guy - would be explorer
or not. The end is rather abrupt and I was left with the feeling that there should have been more.
This book will be enjoyed by anyone who particpates in any slightly dangerous sport
or travel and questions their own santity in doing so and why they constantly go back for more of the
same pain and torture even when things go wrong. It does not provide all the answers and certainly some of Steve's
personal reflections and self analysis are what I expected but what is apparent is that the
man behind the cheesy grin is actually a rather serious and critical person
why I do some slight crazy activities (needless to say not in the same league of course)there is a
certain comfort in Steve's own rather brutal self assessment about why he has chosen
the path he has. Be warned there are some slightly drier scientific parts towards the
end but for those of us who watched the Land of the Lost series then you will no doubt be
happy that there is a more detailed insight into what went on behind the scenes. I was truly
disturbed to find out that the giant woolly rat discovered met a sticky end at the hands
of science! What struck me is how harshly Steve assesses his early foray into Irian Jaya (as
was), classing it as a total failure when in reality, when put to paper it
reads as a fantastically terrifying learning experience for any young guy - would be explorer
or not. The end is rather abrupt and I was left with the feeling that there should have been more.
This book will be enjoyed by anyone who particpates in any slightly dangerous sport
or travel and questions their own santity in doing so and why they constantly go back for more of the
same pain and torture even when things go wrong. It does not provide all the answers and certainly some of Steve's
personal reflections and self analysis are what I expected but what is apparent is that the
man behind the cheesy grin is actually a rather serious and critical person
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
As I loved the "Lost Land" series, I really looked forward to reading about Steve's experiences and I wasn't disappointed. This was a very entertaining read, with a good balance of scientific info, personal reflections and a lot more laughs than I expected. His writing style is engaging and punchy and I found myself a little disappointed when I finished it!
I decided to cancel my Kindle order in favour of a good old fashioned paper copy as I thought I was missing out on seeing the pics.
I decided to cancel my Kindle order in favour of a good old fashioned paper copy as I thought I was missing out on seeing the pics.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
This is Steve's first attempt at a book for adult readers, and what a stunning job he has made of it.
If you have seen The Lost Land Programmes,Steve's book will give you a deeper delve into one of their expeditions. Telling it from his perspective it is a fascinating funny and magical journey.
Some of his stories made me smile and laugh out loud others were quite sad.
It is beautifully written transporting the reader to some of the most spectacular areas on our planet.
A must for any Steve Backshall fan !!
If you have seen The Lost Land Programmes,Steve's book will give you a deeper delve into one of their expeditions. Telling it from his perspective it is a fascinating funny and magical journey.
Some of his stories made me smile and laugh out loud others were quite sad.
It is beautifully written transporting the reader to some of the most spectacular areas on our planet.
A must for any Steve Backshall fan !!
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Gripping stuff!
I bought this having been pulled in to the whole Deadly 60 thing through my kids. We went to see Steve Backshall give a talk last year and he came across as self deprecating and... Read more
Published 1 month ago by oswaldo
Feels like Steve is there telling the story!
Steve states that he is very proud of this book, his first for adult readers and so he should be. Steve writes with the same infectious enthuasiasm that he presents his tv... Read more
Published 3 months ago by |Shirley
Superb!
This is a fantastic book and a really great read. It isn't a children's book, more targeted towards adults as it is slightly explicit at times. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Nicholls
Looking for adventure
Really pleased with this book, I was only sorry that it wasn't even longer as I consumed it within two days, couldn't put it down. Read more
Published 6 months ago by top frog
Rivetting, inspring, a MUST READ.
'Looking for Adventure' gives a fascinating insight not only into the author and his passion for the natural world, but also into the culture and ecology of Papua New Guinea. Read more
Published 6 months ago by Webwych
Back to nature
A must book for any future explorer or armchair adventurer.Well written well illustratred must in any library
I will be booking a flight as soon as I can.
I will be booking a flight as soon as I can.
Published 6 months ago by Roy
Looking for Adventure by Steve Backshall
Looking for Adventure by Steve Backshall - I really enjoyed this book especially the section giving background information about the expedition to Papua New Guinea and New Britain. Read more
Published 7 months ago by jigsaw
steve backshall looking for adveture
fabtastic book,a really good read ,would thoroughly recommend this to everybody who enjoys watching steve on the tv.....go out and buy it today
Published 8 months ago by jackmurr
Worth picking up
Looking for Adventure is a well-written, intelligent and interesting account of Steve Backshall's two expeditions into what was Irian Jaya and Papua New Guinea. Read more
Published 8 months ago by KH
Not what expected
Nine year old child worships Steve Backshall... thought this would be a great read for him to see how Steve got where he is today but it is really aimed at adults. Read more
Published 9 months ago by Hum
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