Works by
David Farley
(Writer)

Non-fiction

• Spring 2009 release: The yet-to-be-titled travelogue/narrative history on David Farley's bizarre quest to find out about the mysterious disappearance of the Holy Foreskin.

Other

• 30 Days in Italy: True Stories of Escape to the Good Life (2006), James O'Reilly, Larry Habegger, and Sean O'Reilly, eds.
  See David Farley's  "The Pasta Nazi."
  With its wealth of natural attractions, pervasive sense of history, brilliant cuisine and wines, and warm and inviting people, Italy has always held a special place in the hearts of travelers. But Italy offers so much more than its must-see attractions. In this exciting collection, captivating storytellers reveal the possibilities of a long-term stay, covering both the much-loved sites and lesser-known places that unveil the country’s heart and soul. Learn what it’s like to live with a rural Italian family. Be led behind the scenes of the artisan studios in Florence. Meet Frances Mayes in Cortona and a godfather in Sicily. Discover the glories of a meal that is “only fish” in a Mediterranean village. With its story-a-day format, 30 Days in Italy creates a compelling composite portrait of the distinctive pleasures of this enchanting country.

• Travelers' Tales Prague and the Czech Republic: True Stories (2006), David Farley and Jessie Sholl, eds.
  See David Farley's  "Natural-Born Pig Killers."
  Featuring essays by Myla Goldberg, Helen Epstein, Jan Morris, and Francine Prose, Travelers' Tales Prague collects over 20 stories from the city that inspired compositions from Mozart and novels from Kafka. With a sizable expat population, remarkable architecture unspoiled by war or natural disaster, and a lively night life, this city of 1.1 million is a virtual must for Eastern European travelers and the pieces in this book are both a charming enticement for prospective travelers and a welcome companion for those already there. Landmarks like the Charles Bridge and Hradcany Castle provide a dramatic backdrop to stories that range from educational to enlightening to laugh-out-loud funny. The anecdotes featured here include a Kafkaesque visit to the castle, reminiscences of a supermodel native daughter's exile and return, musings on southern Bohemia's fairy-tale appearance, and a fast-paced joust with the local police. Travelers' Tales Prague shines a bright light on a stirring place.

• The Best Travelers' Tales 2004: True Stories from Around the World (2004), James O'Reilly, Larry Habegger, and Sean O'Reilly, eds.
  See David Farley's  "Uncomfortably Numb in Prague.
  The more than two dozen stories in this collection span the globe, from battling snakes in Costa Rica to probing personal reactions to India's caste system, navigating the “oldest tourist trap in the world” in Egypt, and learning to cook octopus in Mexico. The book, a mix of the previously published and new stories, has a wide cultural reach, with writers from around the world — some seasoned pros, some passionate novices — covering a vast range of experiences and locales. Themes are equally varied; they include spiritual growth, hilarious misadventures, exotic romance, family travel, stories of service to humanity, women’s solo journeys, and much more. The common thread connecting these tales is fresh, lively storytelling that will make readers laugh, cry, wish they were there, or be glad they weren’t. Illustrations and maps are included.