Lonely Planet Toilets of the World

Even life''s simplest moments deserve a breathtaking backdrop… Discover 100 lavish lavatories and outstanding outhouses that offer a window to our world. Who knew the loo could offer such a view? From Tokyo''s transparent public toilets to the sand-swept privy in the Namib desert; Abraham Lincoln''s 1850''s outhouse to a barren bog on Bolivia''s Altiplano; it''s time to see more of our amazing planet from the ''best'' seat in the house. Inside Toilets of the World: 100 weird and wonderful toilets around the world Features fun illustrations , photos and entertaining descriptions for every ''throne'' Divided into chapters by continent with every toilet marked on one of five maps Includes a timeline of historic bogs from 3000 BCE in Asia''s Indus Valley to today''s high-tech toilets in Japan Lists of must-visit , famous , extreme and contemporary loos Written by Patrick Kinsella : author, editor, photographer and journalist who specialises in scribbling stories about walking. And toilets… Compact and colourful this cornucopia of commodes is a must-buy for anyone who can find beauty in the most unexpected of places.