{"title":"Paul Manser","description":"\u003cp\u003ePaul Manser’s writing invites readers to explore the unexpected moments and stories that emerge during travel and adventure. His work captures the essence of journeying through lively narratives and insightful reflections, often blending humour with a keen eye for detail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether through evocative storytelling or thoughtful observations, Manser’s books offer a fresh perspective on the roads less travelled. They appeal to those who appreciate the blend of adventure, personal discovery, and the subtle poetry found in everyday experiences on the move.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"life-plans-on-dive-bar-napkins-by-paul-manser-9781743797464","title":"Life Plans on Dive Bar Napkins","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKidnapped in the most expensive taxi in Mexico. Living like Frank Sinatra with a UTI in Palm Springs. Avoiding exploding rubbish bins in new Tokyo. Sleeping with man-eating spiders in Guatemala.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor better or (usually) worse, major life decisions start as a scribble on the back of a bar napkin for Paul Manser – a writer whose existence is mostly made up of stupid choices and wildly ambitious travel insurance claims.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eLife Plans on Dive Bar Napkins\u003c\/em\u003e is a book of experiences Paul always wanted to get into print, but worried that some tut-tutting travel editor would strip of all the best jokes. You could say that the book is an unnecessary act of self-indulgence by an egotist who shirks life’s responsibilities, drinks too much and thinks too little. And you’d probably be right.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePaul wrote this book for the people who want to experience something different, who drink because they enjoy it, and whose life plans begin as incoherent scrawls on the back of a dive bar napkin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Arotahi Agency","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48242866389228,"sku":"9781743797464","price":45.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781743797464-life-plans-on-dive-bar-napkins-1.jpg?v=1787977399"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/paul-manser.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}