Long Way Down, 9780751538953
Paperback
Africa on two wheels: a 15,000-mile journey of wonder and danger.

Long Way Down

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  • Paperback

    352 pages

  • Release Date

    31 October 2008

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Summary

Long Way Down: An African Motorcycle Adventure

After their world-spanning journey in 2004, actors and motorcycle enthusiasts Ewan McGregor and Charley Boorman felt the undeniable pull of wanderlust. Inspired by a UNICEF visit to Africa, they resolved to explore the continent’s depths.

Embarking on a 15,000-mile expedition, they rode two new BMW motorcycles equipped for the journey. Accompanied by producer/directors Russ Malkin and David Alexanian, along with the “Long Way Ro…

Book Details

ISBN-13:9780751538953
ISBN-10:0751538957
Series:Sphere
Author:Charley Boorman, Ewan McGregor
Publisher:Little, Brown Book Group
Imprint:Sphere
Format:Paperback
Number of Pages:352
Release Date:31 October 2008
Weight:280g
Dimensions:198mm x 127mm x 25mm
What They're Saying

Critics Review

The boys are back on their bikes and taking in the sights from the northern most tip of Scotland to the southern most tip of South Africa. - Australian Bookseller & Publisher

‘Both have a knack for vivid descriptions of the landscape and people, and the firstperson narrative ends up pulling you in because of the strength of their personalities. Yes, there are fart jokes and sexual innuendo. But they re blokes, travelling in a troupe, so it simply makes them seem more human.’ - Sun Herald

A boy’s own adventure and must-read for armchair travellers and bike enthusiasts - West Australian

Once again, it is the book that is the most captivating. Here, the articulate actors expose themselves with honesty as they swap the narration and give different perspectives on the same events And again, it’s tough going on motorcycles and that is what makes their challenges and achievements so much greater. But the humour and emotional bond between the protagonists mean it is not just a book for bike nuts - Courier Mail

This is a great read for those with dreams of hitting the open road and seeing the world, or armchair adventurers. Be warned; you might just develop an urge to get a bike and take off - Herald Sun

About The Author

Charley Boorman

Ewan McGregor first came to notice in Shallow Grave. Since then he has appeared in more than thirty films including Star Wars Episodes I and II and Trainspotting. Charley Boorman has appeared in films such as Excalibur, The Emerald Forest and, more recently, The Bunker.

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