Bruce Chatwin reinvented British travel writing with his first book, In Patagonia, and followed it with four other books, each unique and extraordinary. He died in 1989.
One of the greatest travellers and travel writers, who, sadly, died in 1989, recorded some of his journeys through life in this last book. He writes memorably of Malraux, Mrs Gandhi and Werner Herzog in action as he directs The Viceroy of Ouidah. His manner of observing is unique. (Kirkus UK)