The Exotic Booze Club

by Brian Armstrong

At seven years old, the young Brian Armstrong was captivated by the pages of an old, yellow-bordered magazine. Pictures of far-off jungles, exotic wildlife and intrepid explorers prompted the boy to declare, ?That's what I?m going to do when I grow up.? Twenty-five years later, the boy from Bendigo found himself travelling from one death-defying adventure to another as an expedition filmmaker for the same company that produced those yellow-bordered magazines. In true larrikin spirit, and against his employer's strict anti-alcohol policy, Brian exhorted fellow filmmakers and explorers to share strange liquors and wild tales of daring exploits. This book gives you the true stories from behind the scenes of Brian's most dramatic films, framed by the rise and fall of the one and only Exotic Booze Club.

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First published March 1, 2013

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Reviews

[Russell · Rating 5 out of 5]

What a yarn, Brian is a great story teller and if I am ever caught in a thumberstorm I will make like a flamingo

[Emma Darcy · Rating 5 out of 5]

Don't be put off by the title, the book is far and away most about the fascinating process behind national geographic documentary making.
I wish I could read it again for the first time. Just really good, fun adventure writing.

[John · Rating 5 out of 5]

A great book to listen to on a long road trip! True adventure tales from a National Geographic film producer

[Kaptain Kniccas · Rating 5 out of 5]

The frivolous stories of an adventurer of the world. What a great set of taes. All bound together by a bounty of booze. I really couldn't put this book down. Humour runs through as well as suspension in the grips of a National geographic mission.
Compels me seek out somewhere exciting for an adventurous glass of something or other for my next sundowner!

[Stan Armiger · Rating 4 out of 5]

Probably many bypass this book because of its deceptive title but really it is all about the authors assignments/adventures throughout the world as a producer of documentaries for the National Geographic TV channel.

[David · Rating 3 out of 5]

Surprise CD pickup at the local library. Loved it. Still unsure how National Geographic put together their films/books/other but a very enjoyable listen.

[Kirsten · Rating 5 out of 5]

National Geographic, travel, adventure, animals and booze. Of course I loved it.

Also mouse lemurs. Awww.