The Red Highway

Black Inc,IF POSSIBLE,WILL COMBINE BOOKS TO SAVE ON POSTAGE-SOFT COVER LARGE SIZE EDITION 2009 Used A key to unlock the heart of the countryThis is the story of a quest - a journey down the red highway On returning form a war zone, Nicolas Rothwell begins to explore the deserts and towns, sleepy coastline and hidden worlds of Australia's north As he travels, his journey gathers momentum and finds a shape He has unforgettable, even mystical encounters- with a nun, an explorer, a collector and a hunter It becomes a quest - for knowledge and a sense of home - that builds to a stunning culmination Nicolas Rothwell is among Australia's most gifted writers, and The Red Highwayis a one-of-a-kind book It explores death, friendship, travel and art, and evokes a unique and mesmerising part of the country Rothwell's calm wondering at what he sees and hears on his travels left me with a feeling of enchantment- ROBERT DESSAIX.