Now available on Amazon and Kindle; the re-release of Ted Lerner’s book of Asian travel tales: “The Traveler and the Gate Checkers”
My second book, “The Traveler and the Gate Checkers,” has finally seen the light of day…again.
I say “again” because the book was initially released in 2003. However, it was mostly only available in the Philippines and through my old website, which limited the potential range and customer base. Thus, “The Traveler and the Gate Checkers” never achieved the level of sales that “Hey,Joe” did. And because “Hey,Joe” was about the Philippines, and it was mostly released in the Philippines, it made sense that it would rack up bigger sales than a book about Asian travel would in the Philippines.
Now, however, “The Traveler and the Gate Checkers” is available worldwide in both print and Kindle e-book through Amazon.com. And it’s got a new cover!
Overall I couldn’t be happier. This book languished almost unknown for the last ten years until I finally took hold of the rights and decided to get it published through Amazon.com. It’s been a fun journey learning the ropes of the latest publishing techniques. But even more so, and I have to be very honest here, I have always loved this book. It’s a collection of five completely separate and unique Asian travel tales that is guaranteed to entertain and blow your mind. It’s everything a travel narrative should be; fun, full of surprises, descriptive writing, unexpected twists and turns, great characters. If you like travel narratives, I am confident you will love “The Traveler and the Gate Checkers.”
The print version is available via Amazon.com for $14.95, while the Kindle version is available for immediate download for just $4.99. CLICK HERE to visit the book’s page on Amazon.
Here is the full back cover description of the book…
For most people, life comes down to a daily chore of pile management. But for a traveler like Ted Lerner, life often revolves around dealing with gate checkers. Gate checkers? Yes, those people given a badge, a stamp and the authority to stop you from getting where you want to go.
In this his second book, the American author of the hilarious Philippine adventure, “Hey, Joe,” takes to the road in the gate checker capital of the world, Asia. No matter the obstacles, though, Lerner never fails to uncover the juicy stories and one-of-a-kind experiences which can only be found in the world’s largest and most populated continent.
From the sheer madness, and brilliance, of tortuously crowded India, to the wildly popular and barbaric realm of Japanese professional wrestling, to high class Hong Kong and its notorious, low down landmark, to jaded Thailand and untouched Laos and, finally, revisiting the teeming and seedy heart of Manila, this collection of five original travel tales will bring you decidedly off the beaten path, roaming as few foreigners dare, on journeys as unique as the countries themselves.
Part travelogue, part reportage, part outrageously good fun, with everything from sex to death and all the colorful life in between, Ted Lerner’s ‘The Traveler and the Gate Checkers’ presents a fresh and unusual version of Asia. So open your heart and mind and get ready for the ride. But remember; watch out for those gate checkers!
‘The Traveler and the Gate Checkers will be available in print and Kindle e-book in mid-August on Amazon.com.
Media Praise for ‘The Traveler and the Gate Checkers’
“The Traveler and the Gate Checkers” is an excellent read.” — BusinessWorld,
“…the book offers a glimpse into everyday Asians’ lives, making it an extraordinary book that is unforgettable. A journey that is by turns bizarre, joyful, surreal, mysterious” — Asia Times Online,
“A hilarious look at traveling throughout Asia, from sacred cow rest homes in India to bloody wrestling matches in Tokyo.”— European and Pacific Stars and Stripes,
“Because he simply does not go with the herd, he encounters weird characters, extraordinary lives and stumbles upon magical places.” — Malaya
“Fascinating…perceptive…great descriptive writing!…sit back with a beer and travel through Lerner’s eyes. You will enjoy it.” — The Foreign Post
