The lengthy chapter about the United States is almost a hundred pages, but it, too, is broken down in this case, by various states and cities. Both the writing and organization make for a breezy read and easy reference.Īll the chapters are quite brief, usually not more than ten pages with lots of white space, although there are several exceptions. Most of these chapters are further broken down, with descriptions of two or three cities.
The 480-page book is divided into 43 chapters, each covering one of Bourdain’s favorite countries (among the 93 he visited before he died). It is scheduled for release on April 20, 2021. Woolever compiled this much anticipated book after Bourdain’s death, by suicide, at the age of 61 in June 2018.
People around the world felt as if they had lost a friend, even if he was one they never really had met. Like Anthony Bourdain’s legion of admirers, I was eager to read World Travel: An Irreverent Guide (Ecco, an imprint of Harper Collins), authored by Bourdain and his long-time assistant, writer and editor Laurie Woolever.įood and travel enthusiasts were shocked by the unexpected death of the strikingly handsome, inspiring storyteller who seemed to be having the time of his life pursuing his passions.
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