August 24, 2007

Signspotting around the world

Here's our selection of some of the world's funniest signs and bizarre translations of the English language, in an exclusive preview of Doug Lansky's new book, Signspotting 2, which is published by Lonely Planet next month.

Nanjing, China — Nanjing, China Photograph: Lonely Planet

Henley-on-Thames, England — Henley-on-Thames, England Photograph: Lonely Planet

Mt. Pilatus, Switzerland — Mt. Pilatus, Switzerland Photograph: Lonely Planet

Damascus, Syria — Damascus, Syria Photograph: Lonely Planet

South Africa — South Africa Photograph: Lonely Planet

Roanoke, Virgina, USA — Roanoke, Virgina, USA Photograph: Lonely Planet

Tokyo, Japan — Tokyo, Japan Photograph: Lonely Planet

Grafton, Wisconsin, USA — Grafton, Wisconsin, USA Photograph: Lonely Planet

Forbidden City, Beijing, China — Forbidden City, Beijing, China Photograph: Lonely Planet

Trinidad — Trinidad Photograph: Lonely Planet

Queensland, Australia — Queensland, Australia Photograph: Lonely Planet

Near Ngorongoro Crater, Tanzania — Near Ngorongoro Crater, Tanzania Photograph: Lonely Planet

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