Tom and Simon Sykes are currently working on a book of hitch-hiking anecdotes, views and
observations written by contributors from all walks of life. This
collection aims to document the varied experiences of hitch-hikers and
those giving lifts in order that an exemplary record can be established
for general publication.
Read through their appeal to hitchhikers all over the globe!
Dear all,
We are currently working on a book of hitch-hiking anecdotes, views and
observations written by contributors from all walks of life. This
collection aims to document the varied experiences of hitch-hikers and
those giving lifts in order that an exemplary record can be established
for general publication.
It is clear that hitch-hiking enabled a great number of people,
particularly young people, to travel great distances for free, expand
their minds and interact with others before the advent of cheap air
travel and mass tourism.
Moreover, given that transport issues are today of great importance,
more public knowledge of this almost defunct activity may be
illuminating and even inspiring. We have already received contributions
from a diverse group of individuals including Arnold Wesker, Sir Ranulph
Fiennes, Steven Pinker, Alistair Campbell, Sir Max Hastings, Deedar
Zaman, Jeremy Vine, George Monbiot, Annie Nightingale, Nigel West, Will
Durst and Lembit Opik MP, intent from Sir Alan Parker, Doug Stanhope,
Theodore Dalrymple, Tony Hawks, Peter Tatchell, Loudon Wainwright, David
Nobbs, Michael Rosen, Jeffrey Lewis, Dave Douglass and Mike Leigh and
significant interest from Country Joe MacDonald, Will Self, Bill Bryson
and Noam Chomsky.
With all this in mind, we write to ask if you would consider freely
contributing an anecdote or view, however long or short, by mid-July for
publication in due course. Should you choose to contribute, we will be
in touch with you again to request your permission to use your piece. We
will give every contributor a free copy of the book on publication. Your contributions are welcome at hitchtales@hotmail.com
Yours sincerely,
Tom and Simon Sykes
