Hemingway Adventure (book)
| Company type | Book |
|---|---|
| Industry | Publishing |
| Founded | 1999 |
| Founder | Michael Palin |
| Products | Travel literature |
Michael Palin's Hemingway Adventure serves as the companion volume to the BBC television series Michael Palin's Hemingway Adventure, written by Michael Palin. Released in 1999 by Weidenfeld & Nicolson, this publication blends Palin’s storytelling with images captured by Basil Pao, the official photographer on the journey.
The expedition entailed traveling to significant sites connected to Ernest Hemingway’s life and journeys, engaging with individuals familiar with him, and partaking in activities that Hemingway himself enjoyed. The book is divided into eight sections—Chicago/Michigan, Italy, Paris, Spain, Key West, Africa, Cuba, and American West—largely following a chronological sequence of Hemingway’s experiences, though it includes repeated visits to Africa. This arrangement contrasts with the television series, which does not strictly adhere to Hemingway’s chronological timeline.
From a business perspective, the book features a three-page Introduction, a two-page global map highlighting Hemingway-related destinations, and a two-page overview of his biography. Palin reflects on his early exposure to Hemingway’s literature, including titles like A Farewell to Arms and The Old Man and the Sea, while stressing that the journey’s appeal extends beyond literary fascination.
Conducted in 1999 to coincide with the 100th anniversary of Hemingway’s birth, the book is offered in both hardcover and paperback editions. The complete text is also accessible through Michael Palin’s official website.
Audio edition
An unabridged audiobook version, voiced by Michael Palin, has a duration of roughly 6 hours and 15 minutes.