Some exciting news (and a cover reveal): my book is now available for pre-order.
Fiesta is a journey through human festivity, told through a series of travel narratives set at some of the world's most remarkable festivals. Out August 14th!
https://t.co/6bnUehYvDB
Save the date for the 26th April at @mcrjewishmuseum with David Tuch and @DanStables.
Delve into the extraordinary life of Harold Derber, who sparked America's war on drugs.
https://t.co/eGZFiNJ5C3
On the 26th April, join David Tuch, in conversation with @DanStables, at @mcrjewishmuseum.
Hear all about the Jewish sailor from Cheetham Hill who invented the modern drug trade.
Tickets:https://t.co/eGZFiNJ5C3
Underwhelming New Year? Get yourself up to Shetland this January…
My new piece for @GuardianTravel on Up Helly Aa, Shetland’s fiery answer to Hogmanay
https://t.co/x20Ou06ZiF
This was a lovely belated Christmas present: a full-page review of Fiesta in the latest issue of the esteemed Times Literary Supplement.
Many thanks to the TLS and Nat Segnit for a review which calls the book “affecting and articulate.”
Read @perceptivetrav's reviews of Sh*tty Breaks by @benaitken85 and Fiesta by @DanStables.
For some excellent travel recommendations this Christmas, discover more about the UK's hidden gems and festivals around the world.
https://t.co/uT1fzfk7Ic
Absolutely delighted that @ShafikMeghji's brilliant Small Earthquakes has been shortlisted for the Stanfords Travel Book of the Year. Very richly deserved
This afternoon, 4:15pm at Oddfellows Hall, @OfficialUoM! I'm giving a free talk for the @RGS_IBG about my book Fiesta and the festivals of cultures across the world – part travel writing, part anthropology, part folklore studies. Come along!
@UoMAnthropology@MCRSociology
Wonderful to see FOUR Agency writers in the British Guild of Travel Writers ‘Book Friday’ gift guide: Shafik Meghji, Daniel Stables, Mary Novakovich & Tim Bird 📚
✨✨ NEW BOOK-TOUR ✨✨
A fascinating look at human celebration, from sacred rituals to wild street parties.
Vivid, thoughtful and beautifully written, blending travel writing, history and anthropology.
A joyful celebration of what connects us.
Purchase link⬇️
https://t.co/DWVCAcEppQ
👏🏻👏🏼 👏🏽 👏🏾 👏🏿
#NonFictionBooks #TravelWriting #Anthropology #CulturalHistory #DanielStables #Fiesta #FestivalCulture
There are no more iconic names in the world of travel and exploration than the @RGS_IBG, so it’s a huge honour to be giving a talk for them at my old university, @officialuom, next Tuesday (9th) at 4:15pm.
If you're in Manchester, do come – it's free!
https://t.co/GuMmXMJXw8
There are no more iconic names in the world of travel and exploration than the @RGS_IBG, so it’s a huge honour to be giving a talk for them at my old university, @officialuom, next Tuesday (9th) at 4:15pm.
If you're in Manchester, do come – it's free!
https://t.co/GuMmXMJXw8