Come visit Lonely Planet at this year’s London Book Fair! We’ll be located at stand 2A21. With new releases and exclusive previews, the team will be showcasing our latest and upcoming titles. Don’t miss out - come meet us and find out more!

Lonely Planet’s upcoming releases showcase an exciting range of titles for both adult travellers and curious young explorers. From a beautifully illustrated celebration of Japan to engaging, activity-filled books designed to inspire kids to learn about the world, this new collection is sure to inspire future adventures.

Featured New Titles at London Book Fair:

Love Japan

Meet the real Japan and fall in love with its culture, customs, traditions and people in this illuminative exploration of one of the most extraordinary countries on the planet. Japan is a country full of surprising contrasts from its sacred Shinto shrines to its effervescent pop culture. Get to the heart of beloved rituals from slurping oodles of noodles, to slipping into steaming onsens, and embarking on spiritual pilgrimages. With over 70 fascinating topics that cover lifestyle, craft, nature, food and more, discover the wonders of this unforgettable country through local Japanese voices who know its corners intimately.

ISBN 9781806532995 | RRP GBP £22.99 I AUD $44.99 I NZD $55.00 I USD $27.99

A Kid’s Guide to Japan

Get ready for an epic adventure like no other with our awesome series of kid's travel guides featuring the most amazing countries around the world. Japan, here we come! Did you know that Japan is home to super-fast bullet trains, or that there's a museum where you can experience being a samurai or ninja, or that you can climb giant sand dunes by foot? Ignite curious minds with this fascinating guidebook for children and unlock the magic of Japan once and for all.

ISBN ROW 9781837587735 US 9781837587742 | RRP GBP £11.99 I AUD $24.99 I NZD $26.99 I USD $16.99

New Japan Guidebooks 

Discover Japan your way with Lonely Planet's latest Japan releases, including two of the world's bestselling travel guides. The newest editions include Lonely Planet's Japan and Lonely Planet's Experience Japan, which offers travellers two inspiring ways to explore this extraordinary country. Recognised as the world's bestselling Japan guidebooks together they provide the ultimate toolkit for travellers looking to plan, discover and experience Japan in depth.

(*Source: ACNielsen (UK, Australia) & Circana (US). January 2025 - December 2025)

ISBN Japan 19 9781838698140 Experience Japan 3 9781838697587 | RRP GBP £17.99 I AUD $36.99 I NZD $36.99 I USD $26.99

A Kid’s Guide to Italy

Get ready for an epic adventure like no other with our awesome series of kid's travel guides featuring the most amazing countries around the world. Italy, here we come! Did you know that Italy is home to an ancient city that was once buried under volcanic ash, or in Venice people use canals instead of roads to get around, or that there is a subterranean network of catacombs under Rome? Ignite curious minds with this fascinating guidebook for children and unlock the magic of Italy once and for all.

ISBN ROW 9781837587711 US 9781837587728 | RRP GBP £11.99 I AUD $24.99 I NZD $26.99 I USD $16.99

My Amazing Travel Journal

The ultimate fun-filled travel journal for globetrotting kids to write, draw, play games and capture special memories during their next big trip! This all-in-one journal, scrapbook and sketchbook is an extension of the Lonely Planet Kids 'A Kid's Guide To' series, and is the perfect keepsake for curious adventurers. Packed with fun prompts, fill-ins, games, and spaces for notes, pictures and scribbles, kids can record their favourite moments whether they're jet-setting across continents, hitting the road, or exploring closer to home.

ISBN ROW 9781806532940 US 9781806532957 | RRP GBP £10.99 I AUD $19.99 I NZD $24.99 I USD $14.99

Maptacular!

Get a whole new look at our planet with this awesome collection of unusual maps packed with fun insights and astounding information about the world. Which countries prefer dogs and which prefer cats? What are the most commonly spoken languages? Where are the happiest areas? How do continents fit together? Find surprising facts and insights about the world around us in Maptacular! and discover intriguing cultural differences that will give you a brand-new way of looking at, and understanding, Earth.

ISBN ROW 9781837588718 US 9781837588725 | RRP GBP £14.99 I AUD $32.99 I NZD $34.99 I USD $22.99