Book Review
This is a new innovative guide book which is fun and full of information,everyone,
even ourselves who have been guiding people on the web for nearly twelve years
have something to learn from it. Edinburgh seen through the Locals eye,
a good christmas present for the indigenous or the visitor alike.
John Ritchie
[email protected]
Local bestseller becomes Edinburgh's favourite travel guide
Super sales of The Locals' Guide to Edinburgh confirms the popularity of
insider's guides
Fledgling Edinburgh-based publishing company Word of Mouth Travels
celebrated their first birthday this week with the news that their locally
produced guide has already sold out its initial print run. Sales figures
for August saw the title top of the Amazon charts for Edinburgh guides, a
performance that was mirrored in stores with one leading retailer selling
60% more than established brand Time Out. The guide has sold consistently
since and has been snapped up by VisitScotland (as a gift for Tartan Day
2008), the Royal Bank of Scotland and Six Nations Hospitality packages.
Written by the people of Edinburgh for visitors and city residents alike
The Locals' Guide to Edinburgh is the first ever 'organic' travel guide
featuring the tips and recommendations of those living here. In addition
interviews with 'local legends' including Gavin Hastings, Malcolm Fraser,
Mary Contini and fashion designers Holly Campbell & Lynsey Miller reveal
their views on what makes Edinburgh such a special city. This unique
organic approach has been a new departure in travel publishing and has
proved a big hit with locals' and tourists alike.
Co- Editor Claudia Monteiro is thrilled with the success of the guide that
started out as a chat in the pub with her friend Owen on a cold January
night; 'We're so pleased The Locals' Guide has become such a hit. There's
been a trend towards insider knowledge and personalised information in the
travel industry and the people we interviewed and hundreds of Edinburghers
that gave their tips have been instrumental in the guide's success.' The
Locals' Guide to Edinburgh is to be the first in a series of travel guides
interviewing locals to get the inside track on cities in Scotland and
Europe.
To celebrate this achievement the publishers are offering a special '2for1
Beat the Crunch Christmas Offer' on their website
http://www.localsguidetoedinburgh.com/specialoffer. Normally retailing at
£9.99 plus P&P. Bookers can now buy 2 Christmas gifts for the price of one
so order now in time for Christmas!
The Locals' Guide to Edinburgh is the first publication from Word of Mouth
Travels. Founded by Claudia Monteiro and Owen O'Leary, Word of Mouth
Travels is a publicity and publishing company passionate about bringing
out the often unseen best in every project. We're developing The Locals'
brand to uncover the gems of cities worldwide through the eyes of those
living there, acting as friends in foreign locations. These are beautiful,
uniquely designed and collaborative books written with the help of local
people.
* For further info, please contact Owen
O'Leary on or email [email protected]
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* We have a no advertising policy. Instead, places are featured on merit
alone,
either because they're unique, inspiring or run by people who genuinely
care
about their trade. This book has been written, designed and photographed
by
Edinburgh based folk and printed in Scotland.
* Interviewees are:
Tim Bell (Trainspotting tour guide
and seafarer's chaplain)
Malcolm Fraser (award-winning
architect)
Gavin Hastings (Scottish rugby
legend)
Bob McCulloch (taxi driver
extraordinaire)
David Ramsden (restaurateur)
Anna & Mike Christopherson (pubowners)
Mary Contini (chef, author
and restaurant owner)
Nick Thorpe (author)
Jude Doherty (theatre producer)
Fiona Donegan (student)
John Croall (joiner and folk
musician)
Trendy Wendy (DJ)
Ruth Kirkpatrick (storyteller)
Holly Campbell and Lynsey Miller
(fashion designers)
Lisa (our sporty bookworm)
* Contents include:
Welcome
What this book is about
Walking Map
Neighbourhoods
Where to Stay
Being from Edinburgh
Scots for Weather
All You Can Eat
One Recipe
Two Films, Two Books
Beautiful Walks
Cold Comforts
Drink & Be Merry
You Should be Dancing Yeah
Festival Fever
One Poem
Off the Beaten Attractions
What's in Stores?
Romantic Edinburgh
No Money, Old Money
The Locals' Directory
Thank You All
Too Good To Leave Out
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