A lyrical reminder of Ireland's lost words that offer a different way of seeing the world.
Manchán Magan Books
Manchán Magan crafts narratives that delve into the intricate tapestry of global cultures and the pervasive influence of globalization. Drawing from extensive travels and documentary filmmaking, his writing offers a sharp lens on the human condition amidst a rapidly changing world. Magan's style is both engaging and analytical, weaving personal observations with profound reflections on societal and cultural dynamics. His work invites readers to look beyond surface-level understandings and explore new perspectives on the complexities of our interconnected planet.
A travel show veteran chronicles his backpacking trip through the Americas.
Truck Fever
- 277 pages
- 10 hours of reading
A young man travels overland from London to Nairobi in a truck with a group of squabbling, treacherous cast-offs from Thatcher's Britain, including privately educated schoolgirls, a predatory market gardener, a former torturer from the British Army, a locksmith claiming to be a UFO abductee, three conniving nurses and a prim quantity surveyor. A non-stop rollercoaster ride of adventure, anecdote and fresh observations about the nature of Africa and what it means to be passing through.
Tree Dogs, Banshee Fingers and Other Irish Words for Nature
- 96 pages
- 4 hours of reading
A magical illustrated collection of Irish words for the natural world from the author of the bestseller, Thirty-Two Words for Field.
Look closer at the most magical places in Ireland with this beautiful book inspired by Listen to the Land Speak.
In this illuminating new book, Manchan Magan sets out on a journey in our ancestors' footsteps to uncover the ancient myths and stories that have shaped our national identity, embedded in the strata of land that have endured through millennia - from ice ages through to famines and floods.