Author of the extremely entertaining Babylon series of which there are currently five books; Hotel Babylon, Fashion Babylon, Air Babylon, Beach Babylon and the latest Pop Babylon, Imogen Edward-Jones collaborates with individuals from the specific industries (hotel, luxury vacation, fashion, airline and music) for an insider look at what goes on behind the curtains of each trade.
Each book runs along a timeline. In Fashion Babylon, the account follows the trials and tribulations of a designer's life for a period of one year. It covers, among the 'behind the scenes' ongoings, the design process, material procurement, fashion week, the process of choosing models, etc. Hotel Babylon has the story played out within a 24-hour period detailing all sorts of believable and unbelievable shenanigans that go on in a five-star hotel. Beach Babylon allows a 2-week glimpse into the life of a beach resort manager where things are not always sun, surf and sand and money is definitely no issue. Next up we have Air Babylon which follows 48 hours in the life of a budget airline ground staff, the airline at which he works and the airport he works in. The new book, Pop Babylon, which I have not read but will definitely do so soon, is described as a look into the going ons in the music industry via the makings of a boy-band.
Let me just clarify, each book's protagonist is fictional but the events related are based on true happenings, hence, all the Babylon books' bylines include '... & Anonymous' aside from Imogen Edward-Jones's name. It also needs to be said that the occurrences did not necessarily happen all at the same establishment but are more a collection of anecdotes told by the industry insiders anonymously credited.
These books appeal to me as they offered me a glimpse of what is behind the glitz and glamour. Having a sibling who has 10 years experience in the hotel industry, I believe the stories written in 'Hotel Babylon' as they mirror some of the anecdotes my own sister has related to me. And the discussions I've had with friends in the airline business has somewhat reaffirmed the tales in 'Air Babylon'. I enjoyed getting some insider knowledge and generally believe the stories in the books, regardless if some creative license was used in to amp up the drama.
I can't wait to get my hands on 'Pop Babylon'!
Each book runs along a timeline. In Fashion Babylon, the account follows the trials and tribulations of a designer's life for a period of one year. It covers, among the 'behind the scenes' ongoings, the design process, material procurement, fashion week, the process of choosing models, etc. Hotel Babylon has the story played out within a 24-hour period detailing all sorts of believable and unbelievable shenanigans that go on in a five-star hotel. Beach Babylon allows a 2-week glimpse into the life of a beach resort manager where things are not always sun, surf and sand and money is definitely no issue. Next up we have Air Babylon which follows 48 hours in the life of a budget airline ground staff, the airline at which he works and the airport he works in. The new book, Pop Babylon, which I have not read but will definitely do so soon, is described as a look into the going ons in the music industry via the makings of a boy-band.
Let me just clarify, each book's protagonist is fictional but the events related are based on true happenings, hence, all the Babylon books' bylines include '... & Anonymous' aside from Imogen Edward-Jones's name. It also needs to be said that the occurrences did not necessarily happen all at the same establishment but are more a collection of anecdotes told by the industry insiders anonymously credited.
These books appeal to me as they offered me a glimpse of what is behind the glitz and glamour. Having a sibling who has 10 years experience in the hotel industry, I believe the stories written in 'Hotel Babylon' as they mirror some of the anecdotes my own sister has related to me. And the discussions I've had with friends in the airline business has somewhat reaffirmed the tales in 'Air Babylon'. I enjoyed getting some insider knowledge and generally believe the stories in the books, regardless if some creative license was used in to amp up the drama.
I can't wait to get my hands on 'Pop Babylon'!
