Roy Davies

First published in 2002, Roy Davies’ Rainbow Rising was the first biography of Ritchie Blackmore’s Rainbow. It chronicled the beginnings, break-ups and numerous line-up changes of Ritchie Blackmore’s Rainbow up to 1997. The biography was a starting point and was well-received. Over the two decades since its publication, Roy has spent an enormous amount of time continuing his research of this much-loved band, which returned for a series of concerts between 2016-19. Roy’s research has been nothing short of phenomenal which has resulted in a massive 230,000 words, which are now split over three volumes, of which this is the final part, making this the most extensive and undisputed final word on Rainbow.

First published in 2002, Roy Davies’ Rainbow Rising was the first biography of Ritchie Blackmore’s Rainbow. It chronicled the beginnings, break-ups and numerous line-up changes of Ritchie Blackmore’s Rainbow up to 1997. The biography was a starting point and was well-received. Over the two decades since its publication, Roy has spent an enormous amount of time continuing his research of this much-loved band, which returned for a series of concerts between 2016-19. Roy’s research has been nothing short of phenomenal which has resulted in a massive 230,000 words, which are now split over three volumes, of which this is the second part, making this the most extensive and undisputed final word on Rainbow.

First published in 2002, Roy Davies’ Rainbow Rising was the first biography of Ritchie Blackmore’s Rainbow. It chronicled the beginnings, break-ups and numerous line-up changes of Ritchie Blackmore’s Rainbow up to 1997. The biography was a starting point and was well-received. Over the two decades since its publication, Roy has spent an enormous amount of time continuing his research of this much-loved band, which returned for a series of concerts between 2016-19. Roy’s research has been nothing short of phenomenal which has resulted in a massive 230,000 words, which are now split over three volumes, of which this is the first part, making this the most extensive and undisputed final word on Rainbow.

The third edition of this popular guidebook contains everything the walker needs to plan and enjoy hiking the Inca trail to Machu Picchu in Peru, with three routes taking from 2-7 days. It includes advice on how to prevent and manage altitude sickness; background on Inca culture and the ruins; and advice on planning in the light of new Trail regulations. This 2011 edition has been released for the centenery of Bingham's "discovery" of Machu Picchu. It contains everything you need to plan and enjoy hiking a choice of three Inca Trails to Machu Picchu in Peru. Step-by-step sections cover the Classic trail (4-5 days), the longer, more strenuous trek from Mollepata (6-7 days) and the Shortest option (2 days). The book includes a drop-down map showing all three trails (three panels), plus a detailed site plan of Machu Picchu ruins (two panels); detailed description of Machu Picchu, with side-trips and photographs; background on Inca culture and stonework, Andean wildlife and modern Peru; advice on planning and preparation, including packing checklist and updated Trail regulations; medical advice on how to prevent and manage altitude symptoms; and a phrasebook in Spanish, Quechua and English. The book is in full colour, with over 80 photographs, printed on waterproof paper.