New Zealand Book & Film Tour

  • The Road South

    In this breathtaking bicycle adventure down the length of the African continent, The Road South tells the story of James and his partner being caught in a military coup, navigating around a war and rebel blockades, narrowly dodging a thrown spear, and being charged at by a male elephant. Six months, ten countries and 11,000 kilometres later, the two reached Cape Town, South Africa, in what they would call one of their wildest adventures yet.

  • Cycling The World

    One woman embarks on a multi-year journey to see the world by bicycle. This is her story through five continents, 28 countries and 29,000 kilometers by way of Africa, South America, Europe, Southeast Asia, New Zealand and Australia. A voyage of both the outer and inner worlds, poetic narration is interwoven with stunning landscapes from around our planet. Cycling The World is a raw and visceral account of what happens when you tackle a big, audacious goal that terrifies you.

May 24: Christchurch (Big Bike Film Night)
May
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May 24: Christchurch (Big Bike Film Night)

Author James Beatty will have a table and be doing book sales/signings at the upcoming Big Bike Film Night, the iconic traveling film festival that brings the best cycling short films from around the globe together for one epic night in Christchurch on May 24.

When: May 24 starting at 7pm **make sure to get there on time to get your book signed before the show starts!

Where: St. Margaret’s College, Charles Luney Auditorium

What: Book Signing of The Road South featuring Christchurch local author James Beatty at the Big Bike Film Night screening

See https://bigbikefilmnight.nz/ to purchase tickets for this event!

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May 28: Wanaka (The Next Chapter Bookshop)
May
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May 28: Wanaka (The Next Chapter Bookshop)

Join us for a Book Signing Event at The Next Chapter Bookshop in Wanaka, New Zealand!

When: May 28th starting at 4:30pm

Where: The Next Chapter Bookshop, 72 Brownston Street Wanaka 9305, NZ

What: Book Q&A session and a Book Signing of “The Road South”

Who: Featuring Christchurch author James Beatty and his book “The Road South” along with Cycling The World filmmaker McKenzie Barney

RSVP on the facebook event here: https://www.facebook.com/events/452149817394608/

Or email theroadsouthbook@gmail.com to RSVP

See you in Wanaka!

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May 30: Queenstown Patagonia Store
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May 30: Queenstown Patagonia Store

Join us for a Film & Book Event at the Patagonia Queenstown Store on Thursday May 30th from 6-8pm.

***Must RSVP to attend here: https://www.eventbrite.co.nz/e/906463224907?aff=oddtdtcreator

18+ event, enjoy beverages by Canyon Brewing

The event will include:

  • Film Screening of Cycling The World

  • Q&A session with Cycling The World filmmaker McKenzie Barney and The Road South local Kiwi author James Beatty

  • Talk with Forward nonprofit in Queenstown

  • Beverages by Canyon Brewing

We look forward to seeing you in Queenstown!

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May 15: Christchurch (Flow Yoga)
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May 15: Christchurch (Flow Yoga)

Join us at Flow Yoga in Christchurch, NZ for a Book & Film Event.

When: Wednesday, May 15 at 6:30pm

Where: Flow Yoga 229 Fitzgerald Avenue, CBD, Christchurch 8013

What: Book Signing of The Road South + Film Screening of Cycling The World, followed by a Q&A Session with the author and filmmaker

RSVP by emailing theroadsouthbook@gmail.com and we will see you there!

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May 11: Leeston
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May 11: Leeston

Join us at Suburban Eatery for a Book Signing.

When: Saturday, May 11 from 10am-12pm

Where: Suburban Eatery 112 High Street, Leeston 7632

What: Book Signing of The Road South featuring local Leeston born & raised author James Beatty

RSVP by emailing James theroadsouthbook@gmail.com and we will see you there!

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