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Some Like It Cold

Name: Some Like It Cold
Author: Neville Shulman
ISBN: 9781592281466

by Neville Shulman

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Overview

Across the icy plains of the Arctic, and through the glacial wastelands of the Antarctic, Neville Shulman embarks on two exciting journeys to achieve his dream of reaching both the North and South Poles. Traveling through the Arctic as part of a small Tate Gallery team, Shulman first traces the footsteps of the international artist Andy Goldsworthy, eventually meeting him at the North Pole to witness his unique polar sculpture. Ten years later he sets out again, this time on an arduous expedition to the Antarctic and the South Pole, with the primary goal of raising money for the Red Cross. While on this journey he meets his friend Robert Swan, the first explorer to walk both poles. Throughout, as in all of Shulman's adventures, Zen philosophy enhances his encounters with the polar wilderness and with nature, and provides a unique perspective on what it means to travel to these remote, frozen territories. Some Like It Cold is full of humor and reflection and provides fascinating, in-depth information on the animal and human inhabitants of both regions as well as telling the stories of some of the greatest polar explorers past and present.

Synopsis

Unique adventures to the Artic and Antarctic enhanced with Zen philosophy.

About the Author, Neville Shulman

Neville Shulman has undertaken expeditions to many remote and exotic parts of the world, and is a fellow of the Royal Georgraphic Society as well as a member of the Explorer's Club, the Scientific Exploration Society, and the Bhutan Society. He is a writer, author and journalist, specializing in travel, entertainment, philosophy, and social issues. He is Vice President fof the NCH Action for Children and supports and works closely with the Red Cross and Kidsactive as well as many other charities. He is director of the British International Theatre Institute, a member of the UK Unesco Culture Committee, an officer of the Theatres Advisory Council and Vice President of the Drama Center. He has written and produced for television, theatre, and film, and is an editor of Contemproary Theatre Reveiw and a Director of Shepperton Film Studios. His books include Zen in the Art of Climbing Mountains; On Top of Africa; Zen Exploration in Remotest New Guinea, and Exit of a Dragonfly.