Krakatoa

“A good read.”–Washington Post Book World“A rattling good read.”–Boston Sunday Globe“A real-life story bigger than any Hollywood blockbuster.”–Entertainment Weekly“Brilliant…One of the best books ever written about the history and significance of a natural disaster.”–New York Times“Krakatoa is a pleasure from beginning to end.”–Boston Sunday Globe“Masterful build-up of literary and geological tension.”–The Economist“Supremely well told: a fine exception to the dull run of most geological writing.” starred Kirkus Review–Kirkus Review (starred review)“The rich and fascinating KRAKATOA confirms [Winchester’s] preeminence. Janet Maslin–International Herald Tribune“Winchester dramatically delivers…the book is absorbing…”–Daily News“Winchester once again demonstrates a keen knack for balancing rich and often rigorous historical detail with dramatic tension and storytelling.”–Publishers Weekly (starred review)“Winchester scores.” (byline Baltimore Sun, printed in Pittsburg Post-Gazette)–Baltimore Sun“Winchester…is noted for his ability to turn scholarly history into engrossing narrative.”–Chicago Sun-Times“Winchester’s exceptional attention to detail never falters.”–San Francisco ChronicleA good read. –Washington Post Book WorldA rattling good read. –Boston Sunday GlobeA real-life story bigger than any Hollywood blockbuster. –Entertainment WeeklyBrilliant…One of the best books ever written about the history and significance of a natural disaster. –New York TimesKrakatoa is a pleasure from beginning to end. –Boston Sunday GlobeMasterful build-up of literary and geological tension. –The EconomistSupremely well told: a fine exception to the dull run of most geological writing. starred Kirkus Review–Kirkus Review (starred review)The rich and fascinating KRAKATOA confirms [Winchester s] preeminence. Janet Maslin–International Herald TribuneWinchester dramatically delivers…the book is absorbing… –Daily NewsWinchester once again demonstrates a keen knack for balancing rich and often rigorous historical detail with dramatic tension and storytelling. –Publishers Weekly (starred review)Winchester s exceptional attention to detail never falters. –San Francisco ChronicleWinchester scores. (byline Baltimore Sun, printed in Pittsburg Post-Gazette)–Baltimore SunWinchester…is noted for his ability to turn scholarly history into engrossing narrative. –Chicago Sun-Times“A good read.” – Washington Post Book World“A rattling good read.” – Boston Sunday Globe“Krakatoa is a pleasure from beginning to end.” – Boston Sunday Globe

Simon Winchester has had an award-winning 20 year career as a Guardian correspondent. He lives in New York and is the Asia-Pacific Editor for Conde Nast Traveler and contributes to a number of American magazines, as well as the Daily Telegraph, the Spectator and the BBC. He has written numerous books. The River at the Centre of the World (Viking 1997/Penguin 1998) has been shortlisted for the 1998 Thomas Cook/Daily Telegraph Travel Book Award.