Böcker av Vitali Vitaliev

Ukrainian-born journalist Vitali Vitaliev takes a journey around Britain in search of that most elusive of ideas - utopia. Laced with humour and trenchant insight, he reflects on utopian ideals in the United Kingdom and his own Soviet upbringing.

"Granny Yaga follows the switchback adventures of a boy called Danny, growing up in North London where the local she-dragons are notorious fighters, and any alert passer-by can spot Granny herself flying low over the British Museum. Danny becomes Granny's aide-de-camp in a life-or-death duel with the demon Koschei, fought out in the London underground, in disused stations, boarded-up houses and the enchanted skies over Crouch End, with back-up from the relatively orthodox magic of Yesterdayland (huts on chicken legs, talking cats, self-catering tablecloths) and the realpolitik of its neighbouring Soviet satellite, a land of cruel edicts and capricious tsars where the workers and permanently drunk, and the loo seats belonging to each family in a communal flat hang side by side on the wall 'like luckless horseshoes'. A gripping read for all ages, from Danny's to Granny's." Hilary Spurling"Delightfully inventive. Wickedly funny." Marina Lewycka, author of A Short History of Tractors in Ukranian

Atlas of Geographical Curiosities is an intriguing work by the renowned author Vitali Vitaliev. Published in 2022 by Jonglez, this book falls under the genre of geography and exploration. It's a fascinating journey across the world, revealing the most unusual, hidden, and unexpected facets of our planet. Vitaliev, with his characteristic wit and keen observation, takes you on an unforgettable tour, filled with geographical wonders and oddities. From the world's most remote islands to the least inhabited corners, this atlas uncovers the world's most remarkable geographical curiosities. Whether you're a geography enthusiast or a casual reader, this book is sure to captivate your imagination. Published by Jonglez, a publisher known for its unique and offbeat travel guides, Atlas of Geographical Curiosities is a must-have for every explorer at heart.