The Lost Art of Walking

The History, Science, and Literature of Pedestrianism

Geoff Nicholson

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Riverhead Books
03 November 2009

Memoirs; Social & political philosophy; Society & culture: general; Sociology; Walking, hiking, trekking; Travel & holiday; Travel & holiday guides

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, Whitbread Prize winner, and author of Sex Collectors Geoff Nicholson offers his fascinating, definitive, and personal ruminations on the literature, science, philosophy, art, and history 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.

By: Geoff Nicholson
Imprint: Riverhead Books
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 210mm, Width: 140mm, Spine: 20mm
Weight: 256g
ISBN: 9781594484032
ISBN 10: 1594484031
Pages: 288
Publication Date: 03 November 2009
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Reviews for The Lost Art of Walking: The History, Science, and Literature of Pedestrianism

"?A leisurely, entirely delightful ramble through the history and lore of walking.? ?""Washington Post Book Review"" ?This book is no mere miscellany, but the story of a man's love affair with the oldest means of locomotion: one foot in front of the other ?""The Economist"" ?Perfect for the armchair walker.? ?""The New York Times Book Review"" ?Anyone who enjoys excellent nonfiction should enjoy.? ?""Chicago Sun-Times"" ""A leisurely, entirely delightful ramble through the history and lore of walking."" -""Washington Post Book Review"" ""This book is no mere miscellany, but the story of a man's love affair with the oldest means of locomotion: one foot in front of the other..."" -""The Economist"" ""Perfect for the armchair walker."" -""The New York Times Book Review"" ""Anyone who enjoys excellent nonfiction should enjoy."" -""Chicago Sun-Times"""