Extraordinary Islands : An atlas of unlikely places - Alastair Bonnett

Extraordinary Islands

An atlas of unlikely places

By: Alastair Bonnett

Hardcover | 16 October 2025

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Discover the world's most remote and mysterious islands in this beautifully designed book. Spanning continents and cultures, it explores exotic, hard-to-reach locations with an international appeal. Divided into four sections-Strange, Scary, Remote, and Naturally Odd-it unveils the haunting beauty and enigmatic allure of these isolated and extraordinary places. 

 Explore the World's Most Extraordinary Islands: A Journey Through the Strange, Scary, Remote, and Naturally OddDive into a captivating exploration of 33 of the world's most unique and enigmatic islands, each with its own compelling story. This visually stunning book is divided into four sections, each revealing a different facet of these extraordinary locales:Strange Uncover islands that defy the ordinary. From Ocean Flower in China, an artificial lotus-shaped archipelago now mired in financial ruin, to The World off Dubai, a man-made archipelago mimicking the world map, these islands challenge the boundaries of imagination. Marvel at the Floating City in the Pacific, a visionary eco-island, and learn about Pheasant Island, which changes national allegiance every six months.Scary Venture into the eerie and unsettling. Discover Runit Island's ominous concrete dome packed with nuclear waste, or the haunting remains of Hashima Island, a decaying relic of Japan's industrial past. Experience the chilling history of Vozrozhdeniya Island, the Soviet biological weapons site now abandoned but still perilous.Remote Journey to the furthest corners of the earth. Explore the isolated Robesons Islands, the forgotten Nauru, and Inaccessible Island, a volcanic outpost rarely seen by human eyes. Visit the United States Minor Outlying Islands and Fort Jefferson, remote and enigmatic outposts of the American landscape. Encounter North Sentinel Island, home to the world's last uncontacted tribe.Naturally Odd Marvel at nature's peculiar creations. Witness Rene-Lavasseur, a circular island formed by a meteor impact, and Chars of Assam, river islands that shift with the silt. Discover the magical floating islands of Pumice and Hunga Tonga, and the pristine Surtsey, a new island where scientists study the beginnings of life.Each chapter is a voyage into islands of wonder and mystery, offering a unique perspective on our planet's most intriguing and lesser-known corners. Whether it's an exploration of ambitious human endeavors or natural marvels, this book is a visual and narrative feast for the curious traveller.

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