Author: Roland F. Karl::Jorg Berghoff::Jochen Mussig
Publisher: Bucher
Dewey Decimal Number: 779.9994
Publication Date: 2007-06
Reading Level: 216
Description: Land of the kangaroo: a continent between jungle, outback and metropolis.
-The perfect introduction to the spectacular "red continent". -Original panorama photography and expert texts by Australia specialists. -Historic photographs and maps provide a visually-rich history of the smallest continent.
Australia, the island continent "down under," is unlike any other place on Earth. Let the stunning panorama photography of this deluxe, large-format volume seduce you with its rich, Southern Hemisphere charm. Discover tropical rainforests, the red steppe of the Outback, stunningly beautiful beaches and national parks, as well as the bustling metropolises of Perth, Melbourne and Sydney. Knowledgeable essays and numerous short descriptions offer the perfect introduction to the land of Aussies and Aborigines.
Customer Reviews
Review Summary: Australia: Continents of Contrast
Date: 2007-12-18
Details: Beautifully done "coffee table" book. Nicely divided into the different areas/states of Australia. It's going to be a gift for my parents who will be traveling to Australia this winter. They'll really appreciate it when they get back as a pictorial memory book. Many, many photos. Gorgeous.
Details: Fantastic & breathtaking photographs throughout, but I have the feeling this book was translated into English, possibly from German judging by the author/photographer names, and someone did a very poor job in the English translation process. In addition, there are many misspellings of words and names, which is unfortunate and could have been corrected if someone had done their research. However, if you can overlook the poor text and want to enjoy some beautiful photography of this amazing country and/or collect large, coffee table style books, then this is worth having, but don't pay retail price - take advantage of Amazon's discount!
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