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![]() | The Lost Art of Walking (2009) The History, Science, and Literature of Pedestrianism A non fiction book by Geoff Nicholson |
How we walk, where we walk, why we walk tells the world who and what we are. Whether it's once a day to the car, or for long weekend hikes, or as competition, or as art, walking is a profoundly universal aspect of what makes us humans, social creatures, and engaged with the world. Cultural commentator Geoff Nicholson offers his fascinating, definitive, and personal ruminations on the history, science, philosophy, art, and literature of walking.
Nicholson finds people who walk only at night, or naked, or in the shape of a cross or a circle, or for thousands of miles at a time, in costume, for causes, or for no reason whatsoever. He examines the history and traditions of walking and its role as inspiration to artists, musicians, and writers like Bob Dylan, Charles Dickens, and Buster Keaton. In The Lost Art of Walking, he brings curiosity, imagination, and genuine insight to a subject that often strides, shuffles, struts, or lopes right by us.
Nicholson finds people who walk only at night, or naked, or in the shape of a cross or a circle, or for thousands of miles at a time, in costume, for causes, or for no reason whatsoever. He examines the history and traditions of walking and its role as inspiration to artists, musicians, and writers like Bob Dylan, Charles Dickens, and Buster Keaton. In The Lost Art of Walking, he brings curiosity, imagination, and genuine insight to a subject that often strides, shuffles, struts, or lopes right by us.
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Hardback Editions
November 2008 : Hardback
| Title: The Lost Art of Walking: The History, Science, and Literature of Pedestrianism Author(s): Geoff Nicholson Publisher: Riverhead Hardcover Availability: Amazon More details... |
November 2008 : Hardback
| Title: The Lost Art of Walking: The History, Science, Philosophy, and Literature of Pedestrianism Author(s): Geoff Nicholson ISBN: 1-59448-998-X / 9781594489983 (USA edition) Publisher: Riverhead Books Availability: Amazon Amazon UK Amazon CA More details... |
Paperback Editions
September 2011 : Paperback
| Title: The Lost Art of Walking: The History, Science, Philosophy, Literature, Theory and Practice of Pedestrianism Author(s): Geoff Nicholson ISBN: 1-905128-17-7 / 9781905128174 (UK edition) Publisher: Harbour Books (East) Ltd Availability: Amazon Amazon UK More details... |
October 2010 : Paperback
| Title: The Lost Art Of Walking: The History, Science, Philosophy, Literature, Theory And Practice Of Pedestrianism Author(s): Geoff Nicholson ISBN: 1-905128-15-0 / 9781905128150 (UK edition) Publisher: Harbour Books (East) Ltd Availability: Amazon Amazon UK Amazon CA More details... |
November 2009 : Paperback
| Title: The Lost Art of Walking: The History, Science, and Literature of Pedestrianism Author(s): Geoff Nicholson ISBN: 1-59448-403-1 / 9781594484032 (USA edition) Publisher: Riverhead Trade Availability: Amazon Amazon UK Amazon CA More details... |
Other Editions
October 2010 : Kindle edition
| Title: The Lost Art of Walking Author(s): Geoff Nicholson Publisher: Harbour Books Availability: Amazon UK More details... |
October 2010 : Kindle edition
| Title: The Lost Art of Walking Author(s): Geoff Nicholson Publisher: Harbour Books Availability: Amazon UK More details... |
October 2008 : Kindle edition
| Title: The Lost Art of Walking: The History, Science, and Literature of Pedestrianism Author(s): Geoff Nicholson Publisher: Riverhead Availability: Amazon Amazon UK More details... |
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