Island Story

J. D. Taylor

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English

Repeater Books
01 November 2018

Cultural studies

What is life like in England? Island Story weaves history and ideas telling a story of rebellion (think Brexit) and retail parks, migration and inertia, pessimism and disappearing ways of life, and a fiery, unrealized desire for collective belonging and power.

Skeptical and inquisitive, Taylor cycled all round Britain with only a rusty bike and a tent, interviewing and staying with strangers from all walks of life. Without a map and travelling with the most basic of gear, the journey revels in serendipity and schadenfreude.

Think you know the island? Island Story will have you think again.

By: J. D. Taylor
Imprint: Repeater Books
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 196mm, Width: 124mm, Spine: 41mm
Weight: 513g
ISBN: 9781910924204
ISBN 10: 1910924202
Pages: 288
Publication Date: 01 November 2018
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

J.D. Taylor is a blogger, researcher and charity worker from South London. Read about his 4-month bike tour of forgotten England at www.searchingforalbion.com

Reviews for Island Story

"In the spirit of Cobbett this is a beautifully written account of a journey around contemporary Britain which is both political and poetic - a rare combination. --Anna Minton, author of ""Ground Control"""