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Island Story

J. D. Taylor

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English
Repeater Books
01 November 2018
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.
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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:  
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"""


  • Short-listed for Orwell Prize 2017
  • Shortlisted for Orwell Prize 2017.

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