Lonely Planet books in order

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Peter Turner’s association with Lonely Planet stretches across more than four decades, from the publisher’s early years as a small independent press to its growth into the world’s largest travel guidebook brand. His seventy contributions make him one of the more prolific authors in the Lonely Planet catalog. The bulk of his work covers Southeast Asia, particularly Indonesia, Malaysia, and Singapore.

Beyond Southeast Asia, Turner contributed to Lonely Planet guides for Australia, New Zealand, and various South Pacific and South American destinations. His byline appears on first editions, revised updates, and multi-author country guides alike. The range of his contributions reflects how Lonely Planet expanded its coverage over the decades, and Turner was involved from the start of that growth.