The Concise World Atlas of Wine [Paperback]

Hugh Johnson (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: August 15, 2009

An innovative concise format 'working edition' of Hugh Johnson and Jancis Robinson's World Atlas of Wine, the pre-eminent and internationally acclaimed guide to the wines of the world.















This brand-new concise edition of the World Atlas of Wine contains every one of the 200 maps core to the appeal of its original format.





An ideal self-purchase, the Concise World Atlas of Wine combines essential information on the wines of the world, written by the world's most authoritative wine duo, with the unparalleled clarity and detail of the most up-to-date and useful maps available of wine growing areas.





Benefiting throughout from the highest-quality research included in the sixth edition of Hugh Johnson and Jancis Robinson's World Atlas of Wine, this concise version is a must-have book for everyone involved in the world of wine and an ideal reference book for every wine enthusiast.

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About the Author

Hugh Johnson is acclaimed as the world's favorite wine writer. Since his first book, Wine, appeared in 1966, he has been making the subject of wine approachable to all with his witty and humorous style. His other books include the bestseller Hugh Johnson's Pocket Wine Book. He is also President of The Sunday Times Wine Club.


Jancis Robinson is internationally renowned for her witty, authoritative wine writing and her books Vines, Grapes and Wines, and Oxford Companion to Wine are among the most important in wine literature.

Product Details

• Paperback: 352 pages
• Publisher: Mitchell Beazley; 6th Revised edition (August 15, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1845335007
• ISBN-13: 978-1845335007
• Product Dimensions: 9.8 x 8 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.6 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #152,653 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Hugh Johnson is acclaimed as the world's favorite wine writer. Since his first book, Wine, appeared in 1966, he has been making the subject of wine approachable to all with his witty and humorous style. His other books include the bestseller "Hugh Johnson's Pocket Wine Book." He is also President of The Sunday Times Wine Club. Jancis Robinson is internationally renowned for her witty, authoritative wine writing and her books Vines, Grapes and Wines, and Oxford Companion to Wine are among the most important in wine literature.

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39 of 39 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Lighter But Not Limited, November 11, 2009

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Keith E. Webb "Cross-Cultural Leadership Coac... (Seattle) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Concise World Atlas of Wine (Paperback)

This atlas is the "lite" edition of the World Atlas of Wine, which is the premier wine atlas currently published. I compared both fairly carefully and can't see much difference. The introduction is quite slimmed down. Both have the same number of maps (200), therefore cover the same wine regions. The text is laid out differently and may be a bit edited, but I couldn't see it.

Overall, the Concise World Atlas weighs about half as much, is paperback, and is about 8 x 10 inches, and 50 pages less. These features in themselves makes it more 'concise' and portable, something I would have liked on my last trip to Europe.

If you're looking for a wine atlas to take with you, or if you're on a budget, this is it. If you want a beautiful, large format coffee-table style atlas you might consider the larger World Atlas of Wine. Both are a great resource to the wine lover.

3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Wine info, April 11, 2011

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Rinaldo Fraize (TICONDEROGA, NY, US) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: The Concise World Atlas of Wine (Paperback)

Book is great source of grape varieties and wine by region. Maps are sometimes small in detail, but still very useful. We expect to enjoy use of book for many years.