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The Author

Richard Arthur was born in Cambridge and grew up slowly in the rural flatlands of East Anglia, the long school bus runs and clear night skies the perfect breeding ground for a young dreamer. He later...

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Number 2 Book in SEA Backpacker List

Very pleasantly surprised to see I of the Sun at number 2 in South East Asia Backpacker Magazine’s recent list of ‘The 10 Books You Should Be Reading Now’. Please check out the full article here. Many...

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Amazon Top 500 Reviewer

Thank you very much to Amazon Top 500 Reviewer John P. Jones III for reviewing I of the Sun on Amazon.com. The review can also be seen below:  William S. Burroughs goes to Thailand…, August 7, 2013 By...

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Amazon Top 50 Reviewer

Thank you very much to Amazon Top 50 Reviewer Tommy D “Tom” for reviewing I of the Sun on Amazon.com, Amazon.co.uk and Amazon.ca. The review can also be read below:  Sun, Sea, Sex, Booze, Sand and...

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On sale in Stanfords Travel Bookshop, London

I of the Sun is now on sale in Stanfords in Covent Garden, London - the largest map and travel bookshop in the world. Thank you very much to everyone there for their support. In the photo below it’s...

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Interview with Backpacking Diplomacy

“Constant drinking for weeks and months at a time, waking up in wasted in strange places and sticky situations, hospitalized with dengue fever, falling in love, heart-break, motorbike crashes, stuck in...

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Interview on BBC Radio Oxford

Richard Arthur was recently interviewed on BBC Radio Oxford on Kat Orman’s afternoon show, about ‘Traveling on a Budget’. In a 30 minute interview, they discussed his new book I of the Sun, and Richard...

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Interview in South East Asia Backpacker Magazine

Richard Arthur was interviewed by Karen Farini of South East Asia Backpacker Magazine as part of their feature entitled ‘Could you Write a Book About your Travels?’ in their September/October 2013...

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New Book Trailer & Music Video

I of the Sun is proud to finally unveil the new I of the Sun Book Trailer & Music Trailer: The trailer features an unedited excerpt of the book read by the author himself, Richard Arthur. The...

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On sale in Foyles Book Shop, London

I of the Sun is now on sale in Foyles Book Shop. Here it is on the shelves at their flagship store on Charing Cross Road in the heart of London’s West End, once the largest book store in the world....

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Student 365 Interview

Richard Arthur was recently interviewed about I of the Sun on Student 365, the UK’s No.1 student magazine and website, about his book, and tips for students on travel and writing dissertations! Thank...

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The Knowledge, University of Plymouth newspaper Review

“… a truthful and honest account that is an interesting and fascinating read.” A quotation from the new review of I of the Sun in The Knowledge, The University of Plymouth’s student newspaper. Thank...

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Pie Magazine Review

Very pleased to be featured on the front cover of Pie Magazine, an online magazine showcasing the best young journalism in the UK. I of the Sun is also reviewed on the website. Here are a few quotes...

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The Met Online article

Thank you to Lauren Hickman at The Met Online, the student newspaper of Leeds Metropolitan University, for her article on Richard Arthur and I of the Sun. Richard Arthur studied in Leeds, so it was...

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Spark Review

“I of the Sun does not only sum up what it means to be young with itchy feet, and an incredible desire to explore the world, but it also explores other philosophical questions many young people will be...

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Waterfront Review

“Its frank, stylised narrative which for the majority of the book reeks of drink, drugs and casual sex is reminiscent of classics such as Jack Kerouac’s ‘On the Road’ and ‘The Beach’ by Alex Garland.”...

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New Book Extract Map

We’re proud to introduce a brand new feature to the I of the Sun website – an interactive map with extracts from the book relating to various locations within it. It also includes some new video clips...

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The Rangers News Article

Thank you to The Rangers News Online, the University of Wisconsin, Parkside’s student newspaper for their recent article on I of the Sun. The post The Rangers News Article appeared first on I of the Sun.

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Student View Australia Review

“His action packed adventures are littered with colourful descriptions and intriguing stories that keep the reader hanging on the edge of their seat. The novel is On The Road meets Into The Wild.”...

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The Galleon Review

“If you have ever travelled South East Asia, this book will both tease you of your sweet memories and burn up another strong, passionate desire for revisiting the countries you fell in love with.”...

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