The Imperial Way: By rail from Peshawar to Chittagong

rare pictures as seen through train journeys going across the northern part of india a very unique and very indian experience.

Beautiful photo collection and comparatively brief travelogue of a recent gone time.Great blend of Theroux's vivid writing and McCurry's truly remarkable shots makes this one of my favorite books to display at home.. and a MUST for any Theroux fan or someone who has a passion and interest in the region and it's people.. not to mention train travel.Highly recommended.

Steve McCurry's work inspires many around the globe, myself included. As a photographer he mastered his color palette long ago and to see his work is to wonder how very versatile was his opportunities.

This book along with Paul Theroux's other books on traveling through India is like reading someone's diary that contains pictures. The quality of the prose matches the quality of the photo's. A delight.John Shinavier

This book has very little uesful information and i was surprised to find that the author decided to skip Lahore altogether. There is a national geographic issue that was publish around the same time as this book and it has pretty much the some material as this book,do not waste your money and buy something else.

This slim, coffee table volume of 143 pages and 82 photos offers more than what first glance might suggest. Being interested in Rudyard Kipling and his writings (24 volumes, 1905 editions on my shelves) the mention of Lahore and Simla immediately grabbed my attention. The book, however, offers much more than those cities, especially since the territory of the journey covers not only India, but Pakistan, and Bangladesh as well, or more geographically proper from Pakistan across the top of India to Bangladesh. His intended train trip was from Peshawar southeast to Chittagong, with comments of most stations in between. The opening dialogue reaches 30 pages with photographs and captions taking up the remainder of the book. Beyond this the book also offers several good maps to keep the reader informed as to the areas discussed. The trip began just as the monsoon season was starting with several photographs of flooded areas along the way, with the one shown on pages 136 and 137 being most impressive. Daily life and culture plus comments from people along the way continually enliven the book.I found my copy at a local Goodwill for pocket change and treasure the book and the information within the book. The photographs are all in color with very good color and dimension. Further the outstanding photographs by Steve McCurry take most of us readers into lands which we are unfamiliar. For any readers interested this book will be something they will no doubt wish to read and view more than once.Semper Fi.

Don't expect a great deal of writing here. This is more of a coffe table book, but the photos are captivating of the Indian subcontinent and there are also a few maps as well. For more in depth reading about railways pick up The Great Railway Bazaar or Riding the Iron Rooster. Theroux is at his best describing landscapes and characters vividly.

Just bear in mind the date this book was first published...1987! OK, so more recent examples of McCurry's work are in more "polished" books (check out his latest one), but I reckon the content can shine through even if the publishing standards are a little bit lower (hence 5* for content). Theroux's minimal input, whilst interesting and perceptive, isn't the reason you'll buy this book. It'll either be because you're interested in Indian Railways or (more likely) it'll be because you're a follower of one of the world's greatest photo-journalists. Me? I love India, Old Railways, and of course McCurry's work, so the book ticks all the boxes for me.It's a collection of evocative, moving, and beautifully crafted photographs from the early days of this talented man. Although he's probably better known for his portraits, this book has a lot more, and it tells the story of the long rail journey from Peshawar to Chittagong beautifully.Having said all that, I didn't buy a new copy of this book. No, I risked a "used but good" copy from Bookbarn International and far from being "good" the book (23 years old remember!) is mint. So if you come across this supplier I'd say based on my experience, you can trust them.

The journey by train from Pakistan through India and ends in Chittagong Bangladesh illustrated bybeauitful photographs by freelance photographer Steve McCurry and the introduction by Paul Theroux bestknow for his travel books.Bought this book to learn more of Steve McCurry images

One of the best Steve McCurry books I've collected and I have them all (nearly) as he is so talented and inspiring

Great read with memprable photos by Steve McCurry.

Arrivato prima del previsto,usato in ottime condizioni. Qualche immagine,già vista in altri libri di McCurry.