{"title":"Damian Le Bas","description":"\u003cp\u003eDelve into the world of \u003cstrong\u003eDamian Le Bas\u003c\/strong\u003e, a compelling author known for weaving rich narratives that traverse the landscapes of culture, history, and travel. His work, including the acclaimed \u003cem\u003eThe Drowned Places\u003c\/em\u003e, bridges the gaps between adventure and introspection, offering readers a unique perspective on locations both familiar and unexplored.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDamian Le Bas invites you on a journey that goes beyond the confines of a traditional travel book. His storytelling beautifully captures the essence of diverse places, blending his keen exploration skills with his insightful reflections. Whether you're an avid traveller at heart or someone seeking an armchair adventure, Le Bas’s writing promises to take you on unforgettable voyages through both physical terrains and the depths of human experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eExplore this captivating collection and discover how Le Bas transforms places into vivid narratives that inspire, educate, and entertain.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-drowned-places-by-damian-le-bas-9781784744007","title":"The Drowned Places","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom Ancient Greece to Port Royal, Damian Le Bas embarks on a cultural exploration of diving, investigating sunken human ruins around the world and the marine life that thrives there now.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eLiterary and learned. It goes deep\u003c\/em\u003e — AMY LIPTROT\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eThe most compelling and evocative of underwater odysseys\u003c\/em\u003e — KATE HUMBLE\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eThe most captivating book on diving that I have ever read\u003c\/em\u003e — MENSUN BOUND\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDamian Le Bas explores the meaning we find in sunken ruins around the world in this spellbinding love letter to diving.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThousands of years ago, an island off the Straits of Gibraltar went to war with ancient Athens. The battle was lost, and an earthquake cleaved the land in two. Overnight, the island sank beneath the waves—or so legend tells.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAs a young boy, Damian Le Bas was captivated by the story of the lost city of Atlantis. As an adult, he dreams of diving to discover its ruins. After the death of his father, torn between his lifelong desire and the taboo his Romany culture places on the ocean, he comes by chance across a dive shop. He can't help but go in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eUnder the waves, Damian enters a breathtaking world. As he masters the skills of this exhilarating sport, diving with seals in the Farne Islands, exploring submerged Roman ruins in Naples, and mapping the sunken city of Port Royal in Jamaica, he is entranced anew by wonders both man-made and natural.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePlato's writings on Atlantis were a parable about the hubris of humankind; in witnessing our effects on oceans and ocean communities, Damian finds echoes of this in the modern world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47072374522092,"sku":"9781784744007","price":40.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/8ef119535be5cfd3fe6f6bab94e3ba7f.jpg?v=1765103703"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/damian-le-bas.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}