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Anyone who has traveled knows the reliance on signs for navigation, hotel locations, and legal compliance. This can be daunting, especially when faced with absurd or confusing signage that can be as perplexing as a foreign language to an outsider. With contributions from signspotters worldwide, this collection showcases some of the most unintentionally humorous signs, designed to both confuse and entertain. Founded in 1973, the publisher has grown to be the leading travel guide provider, offering comprehensive guidebooks for every destination, an award-winning website, and a suite of digital travel tools, all aimed at helping curious travelers immerse themselves in new cultures. Recognized with the TripAdvisor Travellers' Choice Awards in 2012 and 2013 for Favorite Travel Guide, the publisher's guides are widely regarded for their uniqueness. As noted by various media outlets, their influence on travel culture is significant, making them a staple in the hands of travelers and on digital platforms. With a dominant market share, they continue to shape how generations explore the world.
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Lonely Planet: Signspotting, Doug Lansky
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- 2005
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- Title
- Lonely Planet: Signspotting
- Subtitle
- Absurd and Amusing Signs from Around the World - City Guide
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Doug Lansky
- Publisher
- Lonely Planet
- Released
- 2005
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 160
- ISBN10
- 1741044898
- ISBN13
- 9781741044898
- Series
- Tags
- Non-Fiction, Art & Culture, Humor, Art, Photography, Travelling
- Description
- Anyone who has traveled knows the reliance on signs for navigation, hotel locations, and legal compliance. This can be daunting, especially when faced with absurd or confusing signage that can be as perplexing as a foreign language to an outsider. With contributions from signspotters worldwide, this collection showcases some of the most unintentionally humorous signs, designed to both confuse and entertain. Founded in 1973, the publisher has grown to be the leading travel guide provider, offering comprehensive guidebooks for every destination, an award-winning website, and a suite of digital travel tools, all aimed at helping curious travelers immerse themselves in new cultures. Recognized with the TripAdvisor Travellers' Choice Awards in 2012 and 2013 for Favorite Travel Guide, the publisher's guides are widely regarded for their uniqueness. As noted by various media outlets, their influence on travel culture is significant, making them a staple in the hands of travelers and on digital platforms. With a dominant market share, they continue to shape how generations explore the world.