Australia : Continent of Contrasts

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.

Oliver Bolch studied photography in Vienna and has been working as a freelance travel photographer for various book and magazine publishing houses since 1993. During his extensive travels in Australia, he managed to capture a revealing look behind the scenes for his slide show "Dream Routes Australia," a presentation that won him the award for best photography at the El Mundo slide festival.

Jörg Berghoff, Roland F. Karl and Jochen Müssig are experienced travel journalists and book authors whose passion is Australia, a land they have visited on numerous occasions.