First published 2012
This annual collection presents the finest travel writing published in America during 2011. William T. Vollmann serves as guest editor, selecting from hundreds of pieces that appeared in magazines, journals, and websites nationwide. The volume features twenty exceptional stories from writers including veteran travel author Paul Theroux, acclaimed essayist Pico Iyer, and adventurer Mark Jenkins. Contributors explore diverse destinations and experiences, from Lynn Freed's observations to J. Malcolm Garcia's reporting and Peter Gwin's explorations. Each piece demonstrates the craft of transforming personal journeys into compelling narratives. The collection showcases the range and quality that has made this series the most respected annual anthology of its type, offering readers both armchair adventures and insights into the art of travel writing.
Genres: travel, adventure, non-fiction
Vibes: thought-provoking
Tropes: armchair-adventure
Setting: America
Period: 2011, 2012
256 pages · Paperback · Mariner Books