FIFTH CONTINENT, THE (Australian Edition)

Published by Simpkin Marshall, London, 1931

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Seller: Elizabeth's Bookshops, Fremantle, WA, AustraliaElizabeth's Bookshops

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AUSTRALIAN PHOTOGRAPHY -Published in 1931, The Fifth Continent is a landmark photobook by the German-born British photographer Emil Otto Hoppà . It documents his ten-month journey across Australia, becoming the first work by a foreign photographer to cover the entire nation, featuring 160 iconic black-and-white plates detailing cities, the Outback, and Aboriginal peoples.ÂEmil Otto Hoppà (E.O. Hoppà ) spent nearly a year traversing Australia in 1930, capturing a vibrant, rapidly changing, and diverse nation. The book, titled after the traditional moniker for Australia, captures a striking contrast between modern European settlement and the ancient, untouched landscapes.ÂKey features of The Fifth Continent include: The Construction of the Sydney Harbour Bridge: Hoppà captured some of the earliest and most dramatic structural photos of the bridge before its completion. Cultural Diversity: He documented a broad spectrum of Australian life, from glamorous sunbathers at Bondi Beach to the harsh lives of desert opal miners (including a sole female miner) and lumberjacks. [1, 2] Indigenous Communities: He extensively photographed Aboriginal peoples and their tribal traditions, offering a complex (and historically significant) look at Indigenous culture during a time of heavy European influence. [1, 2] Format: The book features 160 full-page letterpress plates paired with thirty-two pages of introductory text rendered in letterpress.ÂThe original print, recognized for its orange cloth cover and teal blue text, is highly collectible.First Edition. xxxi p., 160 p. of plates : ill. ; 29 cm. #180726 (Some flecking to cloth covers, no dustjacket.) Elizabeth's Bookshops have been one of Australia's premier independent book dealers since 1973. Elizabeth's family-owned business operates four branches in Perth CBD, Fremantle (WA), and Newtown (NSW). All orders are dispatched within 24 hours from our Fremantle Warehouse. All items can be viewed at Elizabeth's Bookshop Warehouse, 23 Queen Victoria Street\, Fremantle WA.…

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Bibliographic details

Title
FIFTH CONTINENT, THE (Australian Edition)
Author
Hoppe, E. O. (Emil Otto), 1878-1972
Publisher
Simpkin Marshall, London
Publication year
1931
Condition
Very Good +
Binding
Hardcover. Original cloth
Edition
1st Edition
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AUSTRALIAN ART

Elizabeth's Bookshops

Fremantle, WA, Australia

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Elizabeth's Bookshops were established in 1973 and are one of Australia's largest secondhand bookdealers with 2 branches in Western Australia (Fremantle) and 1 branch in Sydney (Newtown) We are General Secondhand & Discount Booksellers. We stock over 250,000 books. Our website base is at 23 Queen Victoria Street, Fremantle, WA 6160 Australia.

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