FASTER than a speeding guide book . . . In these shifting times, the world of publishing moves like lightning, here in an instant, along with a credit crunch or a military coup.
It seems only a few days ago that we wrote a review of the Lonely Planet Phuket Encounter, noting that the pages read as though they had been written with author Adam Skolnick constantly on the move.
Not only did we turn out to be right about the speed with which the book was written, we also have some unwelcome news for Lonely Planet.
Unread versions of the guide book may still be for sale in book shops in vast numbers for 450 baht.
However, this week, one of our spies found a barely thumbed copy of Phuket Encounter for sale in Phuket City's Southwind secondhand bookshop for a mere 150 baht.
The book was actually launched a mere two weeks or so before the first used copy went on sale on Phuket.
As it turns out, this is only a couple of days faster than it took the author to write the book . . .
Yes, the world of publishing moves even faster than a credit crunch or coup.
No wonder the author moves so fast. Here's what Adam Skolnick told Phuketwan in an email conversation:
Phuket Encounter is bound to attract a large regular readership, given its size and the amount of information. How does it feel once you've finished a guide book like that?
I wrote it in hyperspace (17 days from first word to last), so it kind of felt like my Phuket life was flashing before my eyes. And when I was done . . . EXHALE!
What was your favorite experience while you were on Phuket?
Simply living in Rawai, swimming on Nai Harn beach, boxing in the Muay Thai gym and eating great food with my Thai and expat friends.
Do you find it difficult to spend a winter in Australia without hopping onto a plane?
I'm American . . . not Australian. I live about four months a year in LA and three or four months in Bali. The rest of the time I'm travelling and writing on the road. At this point it's difficult for me to stay in the same place for longer than a couple of months. I get the shakes.
Was there one particular meal that stood out while you were on the island?
I loved having dinner at Siam Indigo in Phuket Town. Especially the Tuna Larb. Exquisite fusion cuisine!!!
Are you planning to put your hand up to revise the book at some stage, or will you let someone else do that?
I'd love to be the guy with the red pen, but time will tell if that's what will end up happening.
How do you top the Phuket guide book, or are there other islands coming up?
Since completing the Phuket guide, I've written a feature article on an American footballer for Men's Health, three other travel features for Travel & Leisure, SEA and Power (Hong Kong) on Bali, Lombok and Bhutan, and two more LP assignments. One took me through the Deep South in the US for a new guidebook series called US TRIPS and the other was the Lombok chapter in the upcoming Bali Lombok guide.
Why do you think so many travellers are now making for Phuket?
Phuket has arrived as a major international destination. It has all the luxurious comforts, plenty of adventure and natural beauty, and tremendous food.
Top it all off with a fun loving and hospitable population . . . what's not to love?!
Lonely Planet Encounter Cuts Phuket To Size
Emergency in Bangkok? Siege at Phuket airport? What the heck. The latest Lonely Planet Phuket guide sells the island so sweetly that tourists will buy a ticket as soon as they look at the photos. Check our review.
Lonely Planet Encounter Cuts Phuket To Size
It seems only a few days ago that we wrote a review of the Lonely Planet Phuket Encounter, noting that the pages read as though they had been written with author Adam Skolnick constantly on the move.
Not only did we turn out to be right about the speed with which the book was written, we also have some unwelcome news for Lonely Planet.
Unread versions of the guide book may still be for sale in book shops in vast numbers for 450 baht.
However, this week, one of our spies found a barely thumbed copy of Phuket Encounter for sale in Phuket City's Southwind secondhand bookshop for a mere 150 baht.
The book was actually launched a mere two weeks or so before the first used copy went on sale on Phuket.
As it turns out, this is only a couple of days faster than it took the author to write the book . . .
Yes, the world of publishing moves even faster than a credit crunch or coup.
No wonder the author moves so fast. Here's what Adam Skolnick told Phuketwan in an email conversation:
Phuket Encounter is bound to attract a large regular readership, given its size and the amount of information. How does it feel once you've finished a guide book like that?
I wrote it in hyperspace (17 days from first word to last), so it kind of felt like my Phuket life was flashing before my eyes. And when I was done . . . EXHALE!
What was your favorite experience while you were on Phuket?
Simply living in Rawai, swimming on Nai Harn beach, boxing in the Muay Thai gym and eating great food with my Thai and expat friends.
Do you find it difficult to spend a winter in Australia without hopping onto a plane?
I'm American . . . not Australian. I live about four months a year in LA and three or four months in Bali. The rest of the time I'm travelling and writing on the road. At this point it's difficult for me to stay in the same place for longer than a couple of months. I get the shakes.
Was there one particular meal that stood out while you were on the island?
I loved having dinner at Siam Indigo in Phuket Town. Especially the Tuna Larb. Exquisite fusion cuisine!!!
Are you planning to put your hand up to revise the book at some stage, or will you let someone else do that?
I'd love to be the guy with the red pen, but time will tell if that's what will end up happening.
How do you top the Phuket guide book, or are there other islands coming up?
Since completing the Phuket guide, I've written a feature article on an American footballer for Men's Health, three other travel features for Travel & Leisure, SEA and Power (Hong Kong) on Bali, Lombok and Bhutan, and two more LP assignments. One took me through the Deep South in the US for a new guidebook series called US TRIPS and the other was the Lombok chapter in the upcoming Bali Lombok guide.
Why do you think so many travellers are now making for Phuket?
Phuket has arrived as a major international destination. It has all the luxurious comforts, plenty of adventure and natural beauty, and tremendous food.
Top it all off with a fun loving and hospitable population . . . what's not to love?!
Lonely Planet Encounter Cuts Phuket To Size
Emergency in Bangkok? Siege at Phuket airport? What the heck. The latest Lonely Planet Phuket guide sells the island so sweetly that tourists will buy a ticket as soon as they look at the photos. Check our review.
Lonely Planet Encounter Cuts Phuket To Size
