Richard Ballantine Bücher

: Wer einen Funken Verstand hat, macht einen weiten Bogen um die Sierra Madre in Mexiko. Der junge Brite Richard Grant reist mitten hindurch, trotz schießwütiger Cowboys, lauernder Banditen und gnadenloser Drogenbosse. Heraus kommt ein außergewöhnlicher Reisebericht – packend, lehrreich und … völlig verrückt.

Fasziniert von den europäischen Entdeckern des 19. Jahrhunderts, lotet der Brite Richard Grant seinen eigenen weißen Fleck auf der Landkarte Ostafrikas aus: den kaum kartografierten Malagarasifluss in Tansania. Während er sein Ziel, die Gesamtbefahrung bis zur Quellregion am Tanganjikasee, nie aus den Augen verliert, gerät der Weg dorthin zu einer wahren Tour de Force. Grant erkundet das Nachtleben Sansibars, liefert sich ein Wortgefecht mit dem Exdiktator und Präsidenten Ruandas Paul Kagame und zieht in Burundi mit kongolesischen Dandys und Hutu-Gangstern um die Häuser. Eine enorm temporeiche Reportage, die Ostafrika in seiner ganzen Widersprüchlichkeit zeigt.

Fahrrad Total - bk417; Buchgemeinschaft Donauland; Richard Ballantine/Richard Grant; Paperback; 1992

For those attracted to full-page spreads of howling wolves, playful pups, and packs in fang-bared snarl, Sawtooth Wolves provides a visual spectacular. It's a spin-off from photographer Dutcher's nature film, Wolf, which he claims 200 million people have seen. Dutcher and his crew, along with text writer and project director Ballantine, observed and filmed the behavior of a pack that Dutcher raised in a 25-acre enclosure in Idaho over a six-year period. Habituated to his crew's presence, the wolves tolerated close human approach, resulting in unusually dynamic photography, especially evident in the illustrations of pack hierarchy. An entrancing entree to the world of the wolf

Set against the backdrop of the Weimar Republic in 1929, a gathering of young Americans on a secluded mountaintop reveals the complexities of their relationships. As alliances shift and rivalries emerge, their entangled emotions and sexual intrigues reflect the impending chaos that will soon sweep through Europe, highlighting the tension between youthful idealism and the harsh realities of a world on the brink of change.

The narrative explores the intricate and tumultuous history of the oldest city on the Mississippi River, as seen through the perspectives of a diverse array of eccentric characters. Richard Grant's insightful examination reveals the city's rich tapestry of experiences, blending travel writing with deep historical context. The book offers a unique lens on the city's past and present, highlighting the stories that shape its identity.

Exploring the lives of America's wanderers, Richard Grant shares his fifteen-year journey across the United States, meeting diverse nomads like truckers, rodeo cowboys, and RV retirees. Through a blend of personal narrative and historical context, the travelogue examines the tension between the nomadic lifestyle and the traditional American dream of stability. Grant's storytelling connects modern wanderers to historical figures, emphasizing a shared belief in the freedom that comes from roaming the land.