Explore books by ewan mcgregor with our selection at. Two best friends set out on a road trip across africa. Poring over a map of the world at home one quiet saturday afternoon, ewan mcgregor actor and selfconfessed bike nut noticed that it was possible to ride all the way round the world, with just one short hop across the bering strait from russia to alaska. However i decided to keep the america part off of it. Long way round audiobook by ewan mcgregor, charley boorman. A highly readable and spiritually uplifting book about a dream come true wanderlust touching and memorable. The site of the officesgarage for the preparation of actor. The actor recalls what it was like to arrive in new york city on the final day of his 19,000mile motorcycle trip around the world.
Charley boorman and ewan mcgregor reuniting with family members in long way round 2004. Long way down by ewan mcgregor, charley boorman kirkus. A really funny journey which i am sure has inspired. They travelled eastwards through europe and asia, flew to alaska, and continued on by road to new york. Now their second trip, long way down, is taking them through ethiopia, uganda and malawi where they are meeting children affected by conflict and hivaids. In the late 1970s ted simon set off on a triumph and rode 63,000 miles over four years through fiftyfour countries in a journey that took him around the world. Poring over a map of the world at home one quiet saturday afternoon, ewan mcgregor actor and self. Long way round paperback edition compass expeditions. And after an inspirational unicef visit to africa, they knew they had to go back and experience this extraordinary continent in.
After their fantastic trip around the world in 2004, recounted to acclaim in long way round, ewan mcgregor and charley boorman couldnt shake the travel bug. Featuring original diary entries, travel maps, mileage. A keen motorcyclist in his youth, ewan mcgregor and his close friend charley boorman were inspired to undertake the gruelling journey from london to new york via motorbike after reading jupiters travels a book by legendary motorcyclist, ted simon. An epic journey by motorcycle from scotland to south africa by charley boorman and ewan mcgregor 2008, hardcover at the best online prices at ebay. Both mcgregor and boorman prove themselves to be engaging, articulate and entertaining narrators. Long way round by ewan mcgregor, charley boorman waterstones. Great documentory if you like seeing ewan dropping his bike and picking it up at least 100 times. Chasing shadows across the world by ewan mcgregor, charley. Ewan mcgregor and charley boorman take the long way down to. Im often not very quick off the mark at the best of times, but when it came to discovering the wonder that is the 20,000 mile road trip from london to new york the long way round undertaken by actors ewan mcgregor and. And after an inspirational unicef visit to africa, they knew they had to go back and experience this extraordinary continent in more depth.
Poring over a map of the world at home one quiet saturday afternoon, ewan mcgregor. Jupiters travelsted simons astonishing 4 year motorbike journey around the world. To ask other readers questions about long way round, please sign up. Last line from long way down by ewan mcgregor and charley boorman.
Jupiters travelsted simons astonishing 4 year motorbike journey around the world the book that inspired ewan mcgregors long way round in the late 1970s ted simon set off on a triumph and rode 63,000 miles over four years through fiftyfour countries in a journey that took him around the world. The book and the video series ride in tandem for most of the journey. For one, in spite of calling their adventure long way round sky. Taking turns with the narrative, both are funny, smart and skilled at evoking the thrill of the open dusty, sandy, gravelly, potholed road. This will make you want to go have your own adventure. As they travelled they documented their trip, taking photographs, and writing diaries by the campfire. Jun 02, 2008 joining up with producerdirectors russ malkin and david alexanian and the long way round team, their route took them from john ogroats at the northernmost tip of scotland to cape agulhas on the southernmost tip of south africa. After their trip round the world in 2004, fellow actors and bike fanatics ewan mcgregor and charley boorman couldnt shake the travel bug. Long way down is a television series, book and dvd documenting a motorcycle journey undertaken in 2007 by ewan mcgregor and charley boorman, from john o groats in scotland through eighteen countries in europe and africa to cape town in south africa. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. After their fantastic trip round the world in 2004, fellow actors and bike fanatics ewan mcgregor and charley boorman couldnt shake the travel bug.
Long way round finished nice and easy this has proven to be a very enjoyable listen. May 22, 2008 a short clip but one of my favourite parts of the brilliant series long way round. Sep 08, 2016 they barreled through mongolia while traveling from london to new york by way of europe and asia in a dustfilled adventure that became a book and a sevenhour television documentary called long. Ewan mcgregor is currently considered a single author. Click and collect from your local waterstones or get free uk delivery on orders over.
Charlie boorman and ewan mcgregor saddle the horses and well go. British actors and bosom buddies mcgregor and boorman produced a surprise hit in 2004 with the funloving travelogue long way round 2004, which chronicled the duos adventures as they cruised around the globe on their motorcycles, making friends and delivering wisecracks along the way. Boys and their toys two good friends go on a one epic bike journey and there are many ups and downs along the way. Long way down is a television series, book and dvd documenting a motorcycle journey undertaken in 2007 by ewan mcgregor and charley boorman, from. Long way round is the result of their adventures a fascinating, frank and highly entertaining travel book about two friends riding round the world together and, against all the odds, realising their dream. The site of the officesgarage for the preparation of actor ewan mcgregor s series long way round menu.
This project was inspired by theseries of longway down and long way round, which is a documental about the actors ewan mcgregor and charlie borman traveling europe andasia by motorcycle. The site of the officesgarage for the preparation of actor ewan mcgregors series long way round. Poring over a map of the world at home one quiet saturday afternoon, ewan mcgregor actor and selfconfessed bike nut noticed that it was possible to ride all the way round. I wanted to hear the audio book version of their story from going around the. Buy long way round reprint by mcgregor, ewan, boorman, charley isbn. Long way round is the result of their fourmonth, 20,000mile joyride. The journey is being catalogued as a documentary as well as a book, dvd, cd and interactive website. Inspired by their unicef visits to africa, they knew they had to go back.
Long way round episode be for some fairly big spoilers from the comic, check the bottom bonus round. May 06, 2006 im often not very quick off the mark at the best of times, but when it came to discovering the wonder that is the 20,000 mile road trip from london to new york the long way round undertaken by actors ewan mcgregor and charley boorman i am positively turtlelike. Mcgregor and boorman were inspired by motorcyclist ted simons book jupiters travels. Riding through spectacular scenery, often in extreme temperatures, ewan and charley faced their hardest challenges yet. It is a followup to the long way round of 2004, when the pair rode east from london to new york via eurasia. Loved ewan and charleys long way round, so its about time i read this. The voices at first was a little unnusual as we all know how ewan and charlie sound however you soon get used to it.
Join actor friends ewan mcgregor and charley boorman for a 20,000mile, 115day motorcycle journey across. Ewan mcgregor and charley boorman motorcycle adventure from london to new york. Join actor friends ewan mcgregor and charley boorman for a 20,000mile, 115day motorcycle journey across the world from london to new york. Long way round by ewan mcgregor and charley boorman nonfiction hardcover.
New york, usa, 24 july 2007 riding a motorcycle from northern scotland all the way to south africa may not be the most expedient form of travel. Inspired by what they saw, they were both motivated to become longterm supporters of unicef. Long way round by ewan mcgregor and charley boorman. Buy long way round by ewan mcgregor, charley boorman from waterstones today. I was definitely inspired by charlie boorman and ewan mcgregors journey.
An epic journey by motorcycle from scotland to south africa, and more on. The book he wrote, jupiters travels, is a travel classic, a wonderful. May 16, 2005 buy long way round reprint by mcgregor, ewan, boorman, charley isbn. Long way round igors house ewan sings u2 song running to stand. I have read the second book so was pretty much aware of what format it would be in. Ewan mcgregor books list of books by author ewan mcgregor. They visited various sights and landmarks en route, including the church of bones in. But for goodwill ambassador ewan mcgregor and unicef supporter charley boorman, it is the trip of a lifetime an adventure which is helping to raise funds and awareness for children. From 14 april 2004 to 29 july 2004, ewan mcgregor, charley boorman, together with a small team travelled from london to new york city via western and central europe, ukraine, western russia, kazakhstan, mongolia, siberia and canada, and in total. Long way round audiobook by ewan mcgregor, charley. Inspired by their unicef visits to africa, they knew they had to go back and experience this extraordinary continent in more depth. Chasing shadows across the world, and long way down. Long way down audiobook by ewan mcgregor, charley boorman.
Long way round beginning in london, ewan and charley chased their shadows through europe, the ukraine, kazakhstan, mongolia, and russia. Long way round chasing shadows across the world from london to new york, ewan mcgregor and charley boorman chased their shadows through europe, the ukraine, kazakhstan, mongolia and russia, across the pacific to alaska, then down through canada and america. The long way round ewan and charleys incredible adventure. The long way round tv series and book inspired countless motorcycle and adventure enthusiasts about the possibilities of long distance travel by motorcycle and to appreciate the challenges and people that are thrown up along the way. Long way round is a fairly wellknown tv series documenting the journey undertaken by actors ewan mcgregor and charley boorman in 2004, riding motorcycles all the way around the world from london to new york, across very remote and wild terrain in. Prior to leaving london, mcgregor and boorman received specialist training in a variety of different areas, including the. Joining up with producerdirectors russ malkin and david alexanian and the long way round team, their route took them from john ogroats at the northernmost tip of scotland to cape agulhas on the southernmost tip of south africa. Ewan mcgregor singing flower of scotland long way round. They barreled through mongolia while traveling from london to new york by way of europe and asia in a dustfilled adventure that became a book and a sevenhour television documentary called long. Mcgregor, for whom motorbikes are as important as his acting career, was gazing at a map of the world when it occurred to him that it was possible to ride by bike all the way round the world with just a smidgen of cheating around the bering strait, and he suggested over a meal with best friend and fellow thesp charley boorman, that the pair.
Apr 11, 20 as they travelled they documented their trip, taking photographs, and writing diaries by the campfire. To help keep our communities safe, all our retail locations are temporarily closed until further notice. The route on long way round is from london, uk to newyork, usa. The book is comprised of ewan mcgregor and charley boormans daily diary entries that were written during the entire trip. Buy the paperback book long way round by ewan mcgregor at indigo. Australia has long been a favourite destination for popular bike adventurer charley boorman he lived here for six months a couple of decades ago, prepared for his long way round adventure with ewan mcgregor here and has visited on many occasions. May 16, 2005 buy the paperback book long way round by ewan mcgregor at indigo. Poring over a map of the world at home one quiet saturday afternoon, ewan mcgregor actor. Long way round lwr is a british television series, dvd set and book documenting the 19,000mile 31,000 km journey of ewan mcgregor and charley boorman from london to new york city on motorcycles. Toen ewan mcgregor, acteur en motorgek, op een stille zaterdag nar een wereldkaart zat te staren, viel hem op da. Shop amongst our popular books, including 14, long way round, long way back and more from ewan mcgregor. The book that inspired ewan mcgregors long way round. Long way down by ewan mcgregor goodreads share book.
The site of the officesgarage for the preparation of. This book is not just for motorbike lovers or travel buffs,but theres something there for everyone,it was also my first foray into the audio format. Prior to leaving london, mcgregor and boorman received specialist training in a variety of different areas, including the russian language, off. Long way round is a mentally and physically exhausting journey made by two friends who wanted a break. Ewan mcgregor and charley boorman take the long way down. Free shipping and pickup in store on eligible orders. It was jupiters travels that inspired mcgregor and boorman to set off on their own trip. It was a revelation he couldnt get out of his head. In this followup to their aroundtheworld motorcycle travelogue long way round, actorsbike enthusiasts mcgregor and boorman chronicle an 84day road trip from scotland to south africa. Long way round had me itching to follow the same route. In terms of the journey, there was more of a sense of place in long way round than long way down. Long way round lwr is a british television series, dvd set and book documenting the 19,000mile 31,000 km journey of ewan mcgregor. See all books authored by ewan mcgregor, including long way round. If one or more works are by a distinct, homonymous authors, go ahead and split the author.
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