In case you haven't read it yet

Here's a fairly fascinating look at Tony and Maureen Wheeler, the founders of Lonely Planet, from The New Yorker. I think it gives a good little snapshot of the evolution of travel guidebooks, as well as some of the philosophies and ethical questions that go into creating them. Reading the article made me appreciate how much time and energy we put into making Avalon books bias-free and how much everyone here strives to promote responsible travel.