A unique and captivating exploration of 100 of the most bizarre, beautiful, and sometimes downright outrageous toilets scattered around the globe. Written by travel writer Patrick Kinsella, this visually rich and engaging book invites readers to experience the world from a truly unexpected vantage point: the throne. 

A captivating follow-up to Lonely Planet’s hugely successful Toilets of the World, this new edition invites readers on an extraordinary journey through history, culture, and design - one bathroom at a time. Featuring stunning photography and witty, insightful descriptions, this book showcases everything from a Rainbow Restroom in Lisbon, Portugal, to a remote outhouse in the Namib Desert, and even Abraham Lincoln’s own 1850s privy.

Inside Toilets of the World, readers will find:

• 100 Lavish and Unusual Lavatories: Explore the most unique and eye-catching toilets on the planet

• Fun illustrations and stunning photography: A visual feast that brings each featured toilet to life

• Global journey: Divided into chapters by continent, with each toilet mapped for easy reference

• Timeline of Historic Toilets: Trace the evolution of toilets from the Indus Valley (3000 BCE) to the futuristic high-tech lavatories of Japan

• List of Must-Visit Loos: Detailed lists of the world’s most famous, extreme, and contemporary toilets

• Written by Patrick Kinsella: Author, editor, photographer and journalist who specialises in scribbling stories about walking. And toilets…

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Releasing from October 2025

ISBN 9781837585847
FORMAT Hardback, Full Colour, 144 Pages
DIMENSIONS 186 x 187 mm I 7.36 x 7.32”
RRP GBP £11.99 I AUD $24.99 I NZD $26.99 I USD $16.99