Travel, Writing and the Media: Contemporary and Historical Perspectives

The relationship between travel, writing, and media in the modern world is complex, with travel practice increasingly intertwined with media, and representations in old and new media co-present and converging. This book explores this relationship through a multi- and interdisciplinary approach, covering a wide range of media, from hand-crafted albums to social media. It illustrates how current transformations invite us to revisit earlier periods of travel writing and their media environments and to explore how contemporary forms of mediation are prefigured by earlier practices and forms. The book is of interest to readers interested in travel writing, travel studies, and cultural studies.

Format: Hardback
Length: 320 pages
Publication date: 04 March 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

The intricate relationship between travel, writing, and media in the contemporary world is a complex tapestry woven with threads of interconnection and convergence. Travel itself has become deeply intertwined with the media, with representations in both old and new media coexisting and merging seamlessly. The advent of digitization has exerted a profound influence on the practice and mediation of travel, yet this volume seeks to demonstrate that travel and its representation have always been inextricably linked to media.

Contributions from esteemed experts in literary and cultural studies, journalism studies, and informatics come together in this comprehensive book, adopting a multi- and interdisciplinary approach. It explores a wide array of media, ranging from the handcrafted album to social media, shedding light on how current transformations invite us to reexamine earlier periods of travel writing and their media environments. By delving into the ways in which contemporary forms of mediation are rooted in earlier practices and forms, the book offers a rich tapestry of insights.

This book appeals to readers with a keen interest in travel writing, travel studies, and cultural studies. Chapters Introduction, 3, 7, and 9 are freely available as a downloadable Open Access PDF at http://www.taylorfrancis.com under a Creative Commons [Attribution-Non Commercial-No Derivatives (CC-BY-NC-ND)] 4.0 license. Funded by the University of Freiburg, this volume strives to expand our understanding of the dynamic interplay between travel, writing, and media in the modern world.

Weight: 748g
Dimension: 229 x 152 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367520441