Chatwin, Bruce 1940-1989

The songlines by Bruce Chatwin ( Book )
144 editions published between 1987 and 2008 in 17 languages and held by 2,482 libraries worldwide
A story of ideas in which two companions, traveling and talking together, explore the hopes and dreams that animate both them and the people they encounter in Central Australia's almost uninhabitable regions.

In Patagonia by Bruce Chatwin ( Book )
114 editions published between 1977 and 2009 in 14 languages and held by 2,102 libraries worldwide
"An exhilarating look at a place that still retains the exotic mystery of a far-off, unseen land, Bruce Chatwin's exquisite account of his journey through Patagonia teems with evocative descriptions, remarkable bits of history, and unforgettable anecdotes. Fueled by an unmistakable lust for life and adventure and a singular gift for storytelling, Chatwin treks through "the uttermost part of the earth" - that stretch of land at the southern tip of South America, where bandits were once made welcome - in search of almost-forgotten legends, the descendants of Welsh immigrants, and the log cabin built by Butch Cassidy."--BOOK JACKET.

On the black hill by Bruce Chatwin ( Book )
90 editions published between 1900 and 2011 in 9 languages and held by 1,787 libraries worldwide
Nothing in Chatwin's previous work prepares us for the dramatic intensity with which scene after scene of the novel is brought to light.

What am I doing here by Bruce Chatwin ( Book )
58 editions published between 1989 and 2006 in 7 languages and held by 1,695 libraries worldwide
A selection of stories, profiles, and travelogues.

Utz by Bruce Chatwin ( Book )
85 editions published between 1988 and 2008 in 15 languages and held by 1,567 libraries worldwide
The owner of a rare collection of Meissen porcelain identifies with the colorful figure of Harlequin, "the Trickster."

The Viceroy of Ouidah by Bruce Chatwin ( Book )
41 editions published between 1980 and 2007 in 8 languages and held by 1,005 libraries worldwide
Based on the life of Francisco Manoel.

Nowhere is a place : travels in Patagonia by Bruce Chatwin ( Book )
50 editions published between 1985 and 2006 in 7 languages and held by 944 libraries worldwide

Anatomy of restlessness : selected writings, 1969-1989 by Bruce Chatwin ( Book )
5 editions published between 1996 and 1997 in English and held by 638 libraries worldwide
It is commonly supposed that Bruce Chatwin was an ingenuous latecomer to the profession of letters, a misapprehension given apparent credence by that now famous passage in his lyrical, autobiographical "I Always Wanted to Go to Patagonia," in which we are told that this indefatigable traveler's literary career began in midstride, almost on a whim, with a telegram announcing his departure for the farthest-flung corner of the globe: "Have gone to Patagonia.".

Animal style art from East to West [catalogue of an exhibition by Emma C Bunker ( Book )
7 editions published in 1970 in English and held by 629 libraries worldwide
Includes aninal artifacts from an exhibition shown in the Asia House Gallery in the winter of 1970.

Under the sun : the letters of Bruce Chatwin by Bruce Chatwin ( Book )
8 editions published between 2010 and 2011 in English and held by 628 libraries worldwide
A definitive collection of personal correspondence by the late author offers insight into his life and perspectives and includes letters written to family members and friends including Patrick Leigh Fermor, Paul Theroux, and Susan Sontag.