{"product_id":"off-the-road-9783899555943","title":"Off the Road","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOff the Road\u003c\/strong\u003e by Klanten, Robert. hardcover edition. ISBN: 9783899555943.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMore and more people are hitting the road to\nthe middle of nowhere. Along less-traveled\npaths they are heading up mountains and\ndown dunes in converted mobile homes,\ncampers, trucks, or vans. They are enjoying\nthe drive and the view through mud-splattered\nwindshields as much as the stops and\nevening campfires amid stunning terrain.\nAlthough many of us love living in cities,\nwe have a growing longing to escape\ninto nature. The outdoor scene is booming\nand many people are heading off to discover\nit with their own converted vehicles. This\nway, they can determine their own routes,\nitineraries, and pace, as well as how many\nchallenges they’d like to meet along the\nway. After a day on the go, these multifunctional\nvehicles also serve as kitchens, campgrounds,\nand sleeping quarters that offer a\ngreat deal more improvised fun than a standard,\nperfectly equipped RV. Conventional\nluxuries are eschewed for the sake of greater\nfreedom, tranquility, and adventure.\nOff the Road captures the special mood\nof such trips by solo travelers, couples, or\nfamilies who are seeking an alternative to a\nmore standard vacation or want to live their\nlives differently —at least for a while. On\nthe one hand, the book shows how familiar\nmodels, such as VW buses, Land Rovers,\njeeps, and Toyotas are being rediscovered\nand repurposed for these exploits. On\nthe other, it presents automotive dreams\nturned into customized, homey vehicles\nthat offer tailgate breakfasts or roof beds to\nbetter admire the stars and that can, in an\nemergency, cross a river or drag a fallen tree\nfrom the road.\nWhether exploring the desert, showing\nchildren the world, or navigating polar\nlandscapes, the journeys collected in Off\nthe Road are as unique as the people who\ntake them. From radical escapists to fans\nof nature looking for their next trip, the\nbook celebrates the joy of being on the go\non four wheels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"gestalten","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44830193352757,"sku":"ByrdShop_3899555945","price":107.8,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/8139\/0901\/files\/ByrdShop_3899555945_68d9847b-cdc6-481c-9549-3b7a7a04ec0e.jpg?v=1781343124","url":"https:\/\/atxbooks.com\/products\/off-the-road-9783899555943","provider":"ATX Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}