{"title":"Rhys B. Davies","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to the fascinating world of Rhys B. Davies, a captivating author whose works transport readers into the realm of imagination and discovery. With a keen interest in blending the lines between science, nature, and fiction, Davies crafts compelling narratives that intrigue and inspire. Whether you're a seasoned geographer or an armchair traveller, his books are bound to captivate your interests.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe collection includes masterpieces like \u003cem\u003eAtlas of Imagined Cities\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eAtlas of Imagined Places\u003c\/em\u003e, each an invitation to explore worlds birthed from creativity and curiosity. Through his meticulous research and vivid storytelling, Davies takes you on journeys across fantastical landscapes and untold boundaries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePlunge into these books to experience a refreshingly unique perspective on our world—one where the lines of reality and imagination coalesce seamlessly. Discover the intricate tapestry of invented locales, infused with the author's profound understanding of the natural sciences.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRhys B. Davies's works are a treasure trove for readers who enjoy the thrill of adventure melded with the wonder of scientific exploration. Dive into his collection today and relish the wonders of imagined geographies.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"atlas-of-imagined-cities-by-matt-brown-9781849947787","title":"Atlas of Imagined Cities","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExplore the fictional topography of the most inspiring world cities\u003c\/strong\u003e — including London, New York, Los Angeles, Paris, and Tokyo — in this new book from the creators of the award-winning \u003cem\u003eAtlas of Imagined Places\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDid you know that James Bond and George Smiley were practically neighbours, or that girls-about-town Holly Golightly, Annie Hall, and Carrie Bradshaw all lived a couple of blocks from one another?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e14 of the world's most stunning city maps show exactly where your favourite characters lived, loved, worked, and played. 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Let them show you how to get to Sesame Street, and thousands of other places besides, in this indispensable guidebook to all those places you always wanted to visit... if only they were real.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Arotahi Agency","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46631504478444,"sku":"9781849947787","price":50.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/18119533482846.jpg?v=1751971745"},{"product_id":"atlas-of-imagined-places-by-matt-brown-9781849946414","title":"Atlas of Imagined Places","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom Stephen King's Salem's Lot to superhero Wakanda, from Lilliput of \u003cem\u003eGulliver's Travels\u003c\/em\u003e to Springfield in \u003cem\u003eThe Simpsons\u003c\/em\u003e, a wondrous atlas of imagined places around the world. 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