Explore the World’s Most Extraordinary Islands: A Journey Through the Strange, Scary, Remote, and Naturally Odd

Dive into a captivating exploration of 29 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 aspect of these extraordinary locations:

Strange
Discover islands that challenge the ordinary. From Ocean Flower in China, an artificial lotus-shaped archipelago now facing financial ruin, to Santa Cruz Del Islote, 'the world's most crowded island', these islands push the limits of imagination. Marvel at the Floating City in the Pacific, a visionary eco-island, and learn about Kihnu, known for the central and visible role of its women.

Scary
Venture into the eerie and unsettling. Discover Runit’s ominous concrete dome filled with nuclear waste, or the haunted island of Poveglia off the coast of Venice. Experience the chilling history of Fire Island, where Russia's most dangerous murderers are imprisoned.

Remote
Travel to the farthest corners of the Earth. Explore Socotra with its unique flora and fauna, and Inaccessible Island, surrounded by cliffs and rarely seen by humans. Visit Fort Jefferson, a remote and mysterious outpost of the American landscape. Encounter North Sentinel Island, home to the world's last uncontacted tribe.

Naturally Odd
Admire nature’s peculiar creations. Witness René-Levasseur, a circular island formed by a meteor impact, and Ferdinandea, a volcanic island currently submerged. Discover the magical floating islands of pumice and ice, and the first extraterrestrial islands ever discovered.

Each chapter is a journey into islands of wonder and mystery, providing a unique perspective on our world’s most intriguing and little-known corners. Whether exploring human ambitions or natural marvels, this book offers a visual and narrative feast for the curious traveler.

Pages: 192, Year of Publication: 2016, Dimensions: 16.5x16.5cm