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Review: The Hub of Australia and Beyond Nov 30, 2008
By Thomas Palfy ReviewPosted on December 12th, 2007by Sebastian Albu in All News, Australia News, Book Reviews, ReviewsRead 771 times.The Hub of Australia and BeyondIf you have ever kept a journal while traveling, Thomas PalfyâÂÂs new book , âÂÂThe Hub of Australia and Beyondâ will probably put the wanderlust back in your shoes. PalfyâÂÂs photographic documentation consists of two separate journeys across the fifth continent.The 58-page chronicle begins with an aerial vista of Ayers Rock in Uluru National Park and ends with a picturesque cascade depositing its frothy waters into a river on AustraliaâÂÂs third largest isle, Kangaroo Island.There is much in between. Aside from many photographs of the often hauntingly beautiful landscape, Palfy includes shots of herbaceous flora as well as animals like wallabies, tree frogs, kangaroos and a couple of strange reptiles like the indigenous thorny devil. Among the rest of the 100 images are pictures of fellow travelers as well as old Aboriginal scrawls on rock faces and abandoned mining towns long forgotten.Although the majority of this book comes from film in PalfyâÂÂs camera, the written excerpts are portions of letters that he and his wife sent to friends and family during their excursions. This is gives the book a rather warm and personable feel. As you flip through, at times it feels like you might be reading the back of a postcard from a friend.At times, âÂÂThe Hub of Australiaâ reads like a travel brochure. Palfy includes the names of his travel guides, hotels and tour companies. This might prove to be useful, however. If you purchase this book you might already be thinking about spending your next holiday exploring the Outback. In that case, toss the book in your pack and maybe youâÂÂll see some of Thomas PalfyâÂÂs photographs in person.You can purchase The Hub of Australia and Beyond @:www.amazon.com
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