Race to Dakar - Softcover
In January 2006, 230 people raced in trucks, cars, and motorbikes from Lisbon to Dakar in the 28th annual Dakar rally, the most challenging race in existence. After his celebrated trip round the world with Ewan McGregor, Charley Boorman was keen for another challenge, and racing in the Dakar had always been his dream. Supported by Australian champion biker Simon Pavey and experienced British biker Matt Hall, Charley attempted what many professional bikers have failed to do: successfully compete in the Dakar rally. His account details his extraordinary adventures as well as those of his fellow bikers, and also explores the history of this most dramatic and romantic of races. From Portugal through Morocco, Western Sahara, Mauritania, Mali, Guinea, and Senegal, it also provides a unique look at the countries hosting the rally.
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Charley Boorman is an actor who has appeared in such films as Excalibur and The Emerald Forest. He took part in Long Way Round, a motorcycle trip from London to New York via Europe and Asia with his friend, actor Ewan McGregor, in 2004. Their trip was made recorded and turned into a successful television series and book.
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"Replete with colorful characters, hair-raising action and enough raw machismo to knock over an elephant." —Kirkus Reviews
"Boorman is well on his way to becoming the Michael Palin of motorbikes." —Times2
"The history of the rally and Boorman's own personal experience of this great endurance test makes for an exhilarating read." —Waterstone's Books Quarterly
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- PublisherLittle, Brown Book Group
- Publication date2006
- ISBN 10 0316027111
- ISBN 13 9780316027113
- BindingPaperback
- Edition number1
- Number of pages320
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Book Description Paperback. Condition: New. 1st British edition (so stated). London: Time Warner Books, 2006. Signed by the Author directly on the title page (his signature only, NOT personalized to anyone). "Signed by the Author" sticker on the front cover. SIGNED copies are SCARCE -- especially the uncommon Time Warner true first edition: "First published in Great Britain in 2006 by Time Warner Books." -- so stated on the copyright page. BRAND NEW in PERFECT CONDITION. NO chips, tears, creases, rubbing or fading. Sharp corners. Square and tight. NO owner's name or bookplate. NOT a remainder. Pages are fresh, crisp, clean and unmarked. From the publisher: "In January 2006, 230 people raced in trucks, cars, and motorbikes from Lisbon to Dakar in the 28th annual Dakar rally, the most challenging race in existence. After his celebrated trip round the world with Ewan McGregor, Charley Boorman was keen for another challenge, and racing in the Dakar had always been his dream. Supported by Australian champion biker Simon Pavey and experienced British biker Matt Hall, Charley attempted what many professional bikers have failed to do: successfully compete in the Dakar rally. His account details his extraordinary adventures as well as those of his fellow bikers, and also explores the history of this most dramatic and romantic of races. From Portugal through Morocco, Western Sahara, Mauritania, Mali, Guinea, and Senegal, it also provides a unique look at the countries hosting the rally.". Signed by the Author (his signature only). 1st British edition (so stated). Softcover. New. xi, 306pp. + 16 pages of color photos. Seller Inventory # 029164
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