| Puzzling Portmeirion: An Unconventional Guide To A Curious Destination Contributor(s): Conley, Craig (Author) |
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ISBN: 1438217064 ISBN-13: 9781438217062 Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform OUR PRICE: $26.87 Product Type: Paperback Published: January 2008 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Travel | Europe - Great Britain |
| Physical Information: 0.33" H x 6" W x 9" (0.39 lbs) 126 pages |
| Themes: - Cultural Region - British Isles |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Portmeirion village is a whimsical seaside tourist destination on the west coast of Wales, attracting 250,000 visitors annually. A retirement project by an eccentric British architect named Sir Clough Williams-Ellis, this "home for fallen buildings" is a fascinating architectural garden for day visitors and an elaborate resort for overnight guests. Portmeirion is famous as the shooting location for the 1960s cult television series "The Prisoner," starring Patrick McGoohan. Puzzling Portmeirion is an involving, insightful guidebook that explores Sir Clough's trailblazing experiments in virtual reality, his subtle but powerful time-warping and space-folding tricks, the little-known myths and legends echoing down every footpath, and the myriad restless spirits at play. Eccentric globe-trotters will have their eyes opened, curiosities piqued, intellects tickled, feet motivated, and pens recording the most fascinating entries in their travel diaries, bar none. |