Bad question. The issue is not to hierarchize inspiration from fiction or travel guides, but to recognize the importance of a resilient preparation in the face of digital dependence.
A third way is the balance between wonder and practical realities, especially when venturing off the beaten path.
Let's forget the binary menu; an off-script approach that integrates romantic inspiration and pragmatism of guides is needed.
When you're in the middle of nowhere at Forillon National Park without network, your favorite novel won't tell you the safest route or the nearest shelter, but a paper guide will.