The absolute definitive masterwork of modern Australian landscape publishing - a collection from the works of Tasmanian photographer Peter Dombrovskis. Published posthumously in 1998 by his wife Liz Dombrovskis, this monumental volume compiles 150 of the finest, large-format wilderness photographs ever captured across the wild terrain of South West Tasmania.
Why This Volume is an Invaluable Collector's Investment:
- The Hall of Fame Legacy: In 2003, Peter Dombrovskis became the first Australian ever inducted into the prestigious International Photography Hall of Fame, cementing this specific volume as a world-class art asset.
- Historical Context: Features an evocative introduction and brilliant commentary by former Greens leader Bob Brown, outlining the historic environmental blockades to save the Gordon and Franklin rivers, alongside a deep natural history survey by Professor Jamie Kirkpatrick.
- Technical Masterclass: Every image in this collection was captured using a specialized Linhof Master Technika 5x4 inch large-format view camera, offering an unparalleled clarity of nature from sweeping mountain peaks to delicate moss-garden floors.
Condition & Production Details:
- Format: Oversized hardcover bound in premium boards, housed in its original protective publisher's slipcase.
- Published by West Wind Press, Hobart, 1998. First Edition. 196 pages.
- Dimensions: Approximate size 26cm x 32cm. Weight: 2.60kg.
- Condition Report: This out-of-print copy is in generally very good condition. The internal text pages and full-color photographic plates are fresh, bright, and tight. The heavy-stock slipcase shows only some faint marks and a little shelf wear consistent with long-term careful preservation.
Please note: Multiple copies of this publication are available in similar condition upon request. Please contact the bookshop directly if you wish to secure a multi-copy institutional acquisition or require extra condition reports.
Dispatched directly from Just Tassie Books / The Book Cellar, operating out of the historic, convict-hewn cellars of Foxhunters Return in the heart of Tasmania. All books are securely packed in protective wrap and shipped with tracking for peace of mind.
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