North Korea Journal

This beautifully illustrated journal offers a unique glimpse into life inside North Korea, one of the world's most secretive countries.

Written by former Monty Python stalwart and intrepid globetrotter Michael Palin, this journal chronicles his experiences in a country unlike any other he has visited, where you will find the Tallest Unoccupied Building in the World, and where residents awake to the strains of 'Where Are You, Dear General?' broadcast from speakers across the city.

With a focus on contrasts, Palin travels from a gleaming modern capital to a countryside that has barely changed in decades, and recounts conversations with official guides, teachers, propaganda artists, farmers, and soldiers.

This thought-provoking journal offers insights into what makes people tick under a regime that seems so utterly alien and grimly authoritarian, making it a must-read for anyone interested in this enigmatic country.