{"title":"Dom Joly","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to the world of Dom Joly, a master storyteller with a flair for blending travel, adventure, and a dash of the unexpected. Known for his comedic brilliance and unique perspective, Dom Joly has carved a niche in the realm of Travel \u0026amp; Adventure books.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eScary Monsters and Super Creeps\u003c\/em\u003e leads you through thrilling adventures as Dom embarks on a quest to tackle real-life monsters. This title promises a journey filled with humour and intrigue, a testament to Joly's distinctive storytelling approach.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Conspiracy Tourist\u003c\/em\u003e invites you to explore the realms of the bizarre and unsettling. With Dom’s characteristic wit, you'll delve into the secretive and peculiar corners of the world, experiencing travel like never before.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDiscover the unexpected as Dom takes on the persona of \u003cem\u003eThe Dark Tourist\u003c\/em\u003e, journeying to locations shrouded in mystery and historical significance. It’s an eye-opening narrative that challenges conventional travel tales.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cem\u003eThe Downhill Hiking Club\u003c\/em\u003e, Joly offers an amusing twist on traditional hiking tales, sharing adventures filled with laughter and camaraderie. It is a celebration of friendship told through the lens of shared exploration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDom Joly's books are perfect for those who crave adventure with a side of laughter and wit. Dive into his works for travel stories that are anything but ordinary.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"scary-monsters-and-super-creeps-by-dom-joly-9781472146083","title":"Scary Monsters and Super Creeps","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDom Joly sets off round the world, but this time he's not looking to holiday in a danger zone - he's monster hunting.\u003c\/b\u003e\n\nEver since he was given a copy of Arthur C. 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Either way, the search gives Dom an excuse to dive into six fascinating destinations on a gloriously nutty adventure. In typically hilarious and irreverent fashion, Dom explores the cultures that gave rise to these monster myths and ends up in some pretty hairy situations with people even stranger than the monsters they are hunting.\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47072360988908,"sku":"9781472146083","price":29.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/3598353482712.jpg?v=1765097689"},{"product_id":"the-conspiracy-tourist-by-dom-joly-9781472146694","title":"The Conspiracy Tourist","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDom Joly sets off on his travels again, immersing himself in the strange world of conspiracies. On his journeys he meets conspiracy theorists galore in destinations all over the world, some famous, some rather less so.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eConspiracy theories used to be fun, a bit of laugh. Did we really land on the moon? Was Paul McCartney cloned? Nowadays, however, in the aftermath of Donald Trump, a global pandemic and the ever-increasing influence of social media algorithms, they are part of the body politic and a massive cause of division and mistrust.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eThe Conspiracy Tourist\u003c\/i\u003e, Dom Joly sets out on a global journey to find out what's going on. 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