For You The Traveller

Just when I get scared I will never post on my blog again, something comes along and pushes my sheer laziness aside to make me.  I am positive all 200 copies of this beautiful little book will no doubt get eaten right up by hipsters on globe trotting expeditions to ‘find themselves’, however I celebrate as another tactile example of PRINT NOT BEING DEAD! Lonely planet, (or lonely planet apps!) eat your heart out!

Blatantly stealing some words from the guys at the thousands post here but as they say, sharing is caring.

Word by Rachel Elliot Jones:

“For You The Traveller is the first book by Brisbane-based Iranian / New Zealander artist Nabil Sabio Azadi. It’s an incredibly beautiful object – designed, illustrated and personally hand bound in wood and recycled rabbit fur by Azadi – but the idea behind it is even more compelling. Essentially it’s a directory of kind people, with 30 participants spanning five continents. They are sea-changers, NYC escapees, hypnotists, former executives and other things besides. They have pledged to offer themselves as a port-of-call to any traveller passing through their region who bears this book.

Inside you’ll find Pardis Amiri, who speaks of an Iran beyond terrorist exports and camels, Jenny Lockie, who lives atop Seattle’s oldest elevator; and Australia’s own Christopher Michael, who recently left Melbourne for Wye River to return to the basics of his craft. They, along with several other generous souls from around the world, have given their names, telephone numbers and personal stories to guide you on your way.

For You The Traveller is available in a strictly limited edition of 200. In continuing the message of kindness, all profits from sales of the book will be donated to the Swiss NGO Nouvelle Planete, specifically to fund the construction of five footbridges for isolated villages in Ambano, Madagascar.”