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~ Matt Harding (Author)
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Matt Harding, the YouTube sensation, turns his world travels into a unique book. Matt Harding created an Internet sensation with his awkward, limb-flailing dance of joy. His travels, and his bad dancing, have been viewed online nearly 75 million times. It started as a lark on a curbside in Hanoi, Vietnam. He did it for fun, but Matt’s irreverent spirit caught on, and soon thousands all over the world were joining him in a simple expression of what we all, as humans, have in common. In his first book, a full-color travelogue, Matt shares, with refreshing honesty and wit, the adventure of creating his videos. He tells of jumping into the ocean with a humpback whale, sledding down a hill in Antarctica, and hitchhiking across the Skeleton Coast desert with a spare tire under one arm. Matt also reveals the unlikely story of how his passion for travel led to Internet stardom, a corporate sponsor, and an odd little pop culture phenomenon that strikes a deep emotional chord.

His book, like his videos, offers us a chance to share his unique experiences as he walks us through how he became the first person to dance with the world. 275 color illustrations.

About the Author

Matt Harding quit his job as a videogame designer to wander the planet. When an Internet video of Matt dancing badly in exotic locations was viewed by millions, a sponsor offered him the opportunity to continue his journey. Matt was born in 1976 and he lives in Seattle, Washington with his partner, Melissa, and their dog, Sydney.

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  • Hardcover: 240 pages
  • Publisher: Skyhorse Publishing (June 2, 2009)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1602396523
  • ISBN-13: 978-1602396524
  • Product Dimensions: 7.8 x 7.6 x 0.9 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #205,516 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Funny and perceptive--a great read, May 29, 2009
By R. Cantor (Rockville, MD) - See all my reviews
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Matt Harding's spontaneous dance of youth, playfulness and joy became an Internet phenomenon and has touched the hearts of millions. In this book, Matt tells the story of his videos and shows lots of pictures of his travels, but it's much more than a travelogue. It's an account of Matt's journey of self-discovery. His voice shines through--companionable, engaging and self-effacing. A twenty-first century version of Innocents Abroad, Matt's book is funny and perceptive and a great read.
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Bad dancing, Great writing!, June 7, 2009
By Busy Reader (Seattle, WA) - See all my reviews
The Matt videos make you think that it was a snap for this bumbling guy to pop around the planet dancing whenever he felt inclined. This book pulls back the curtain on that misconception with fantastic stories told by a great storyteller. I can't wait to see what he does next!
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6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Nice Conclusion to the Journey, June 2, 2009
First, I should come clean, I'm a huge fan of the Matt videos. I've watched them all, I've sent them to friends, and I think I even have a version on my PS3 so I can watch it on my TV from time to time. So, in some ways, I was an easy sell on this book. In fact, I pre-ordered it.

Having read it, I can say it is just what I expected. Matt gives us little stories about the places we've seen in his videos and adds a bit of behind-the-scenes depth to the videos. The travel stories are broken up by intermissions about how it all came into being, and each phase that the viral story goes through.

So, let's be frank, Matt isn't a writer, at least not in the literary meaning of the word. He has a wit and dry humor that is very readable and entertaining, but these stories aren't going to make it into the New Yorker. That said, it's a nice coffee table book. The stories are short enough you can read one while waiting for someone to get you a drink and they are fairly entertaining, if not a bit repetitive. I found myself ready for a break after reading 2-3.

Who should read/buy this book? People who love the Matt videos. People who need a clever book on the table when others come to their house so they seem worldly and in the know on these things. Those looking to buy something for a recent college graduate who already has, or doesn't want, a picture frame, a candle stick holder, and/or an expensive pen.

It's a good book and worth the price.
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5.0 out of 5 stars A fun ride
Matt Harding is not a professional writer. However, his honest prose and stunning experiences makes for a reading adventure. I loved this book. Read more
Published 5 months ago by P. B. Frandsen

5.0 out of 5 stars Go behind the scenes around the world witha YouTube star
Like almost everyone in the world, I loved Matt Harding's videos, so I bought the Kindle version of his book. I was not disappointed. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Karen W. Newton

5.0 out of 5 stars An outstanding travelogue packed with color photos
Matt Harding created an Internet following with his awkward dance of joy and its translation to other peoples in the many countries he traveled around the world. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Midwest Book Review

4.0 out of 5 stars Bad Dancing Around the World Produces a Viral Star and an Amusing Follow-up Book
As a self-described "32-year-old deadbeat from Connecticut", former video gamer Matt Harding decided to shuck it all and wander the world...dancing. Read more
Published 7 months ago by Ed Uyeshima

5.0 out of 5 stars Witty, entertaining, makes a great gift
It's fun to browse through the book and live vicariously through Matt's adventures all over the world. This book makes a great gift for anyone who is interested in travel. Read more
Published 7 months ago by JFrancis

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent
Matt Harding became an Internet sensation almost overnight, but despite what you might think, he has kept both feet on the ground. Read more
Published 8 months ago by Michael Olesen

5.0 out of 5 stars funny, interesting, educational, big tumbs up
Being well informed of Matt's story and videos I was not disappointed in the least. In fact this book exceeded my expectations. I laughed out loud at countless occasions. Read more
Published 9 months ago by Katie Blais

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Book
Like some other reviewers, I'll admit that I'm a huge fan of the "Matt videos". That said, I really enjoyed reading this book. Read more
Published 9 months ago by Richard A. Rossi

5.0 out of 5 stars An insightful, delightful accompaniment to the videos
Matt Harding's pseudo-travelogue is a light, enjoyable read that stands nicely against his other body of work (the videos). Read more
Published 9 months ago by Viet-tam Luu

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