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.