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| READING UP: You’d be surprised how much information is available about Tasmania – from the early days of the first European settlement, this is a place that has fascinated and rewarded artists, photographers, naturalists, historians, poets and novelists.
40 degrees
South is published by 40 degrees South:
Guide to Fresh & Salt Water Fishing Around Tasmania , by
Mike Stevens, published by Stevens Publishing Pty Ltd in 1999, is an extensive
guide to fresh and salt water fishing methods, locations and species throughout
Tasmania.
Non-Fiction Down Home - Revisiting Tasmania, by Peter Conrad, published by Chatto and Windus (London) in 1988, is an evocative and beautifully written autobiography. The Fatal Shore, by Robert Hughes, was published by Harvill (London) in 1987. From the squalor of Georgian Britain to grim prison cells onboard ships bound for an unkown world, this book documents the history of the transportation of over 160,000 convicts to Australia. The Road to McCarthy, by Pete McCarthy, published by Hodder and Stoughton in 2002, gives a warts and all account of the author’s travels through the state, as he traces the Irish diaspora around the world. Photo Stories
The Photographer, the Cook and the Fisherman: Real stories of Tasmanian Fishing, by world renowned yachting photographer Richard Bennett and Hobart restaurateurs Jill and George Mure, published by Richard Bennett in 2002, is a collection of intriguing photographs, anecdotes, recipes and information about catching, farming, researching, admiring and - most importantly for many - cooking and eating fish in Tasmania. On the Mountain, by Peter Dombrovskis, published by West Wind Press in 1996, is a tribute to Hobart’s Mt Wellington - and to Peter Dombrovskis, one of Tasmania’s most celebrated photographers. Wild Rivers, by Peter Dombrovskis and Bob Brown, was published by Peter Dombrovskis Pty Ltd in 1983. Instrumental in saving the Franklin River, Peter Dombrovskis and Bob Brown enhance the readers’ appreciation and understanding of this spectacular wilderness area. Australian Geographic’s Tasmania, by Lindsay Simpson and Bruce Miller, published by Australian Geographic Pty Ltd in 1997, is a collection of stories and photojournalism that details the lives and lifestyles of Tasmanians and the islands they call home. Beyond the Reach - Cradle Mountain - Lake St Clair National Park, by Chris Bell, was published by Laurel Press in 1990. From intricate wildflowers to dramatic spires of dolerite, the beauty of the Cradle Mountain - Lake St Clair National Park is captured is this photographic tribute. For online catalogues of Tasmanian publications please visit the National
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Here’s
some recommended reading for researching some of the stories and images
behind our island.
The
Lonely Planet Guide to Tasmania, comprehensively updated by
Paul Smitz in 2002, introduces the State’s history, lifestyle,
wildlife and wild places and gives hundreds of travel tips that will help make
your holiday in Tasmania an unforgettable experience, whether you are travelling
here from mainland Australia or more distant shores.
Tasmania:
the Bradt Travel Guide, by Matthew Brace, published by Bradt
in 2002, features elegant prose, maps and pictures, and explains ways to
get the most from a Tasmanian holiday. Bradt guides have a special appeal for
visitors looking for holidays with a strong emphasis on natural history and
hiking.
It’s
a Kid’s Life! Hobart, by Wendy Nielsen and
Avril Priem, published in 2002, is an ideas book for families that tells
you where to go in Hobart to have the most fun with kids, from play parks and
free activities to kid-friendly eating places. For more information go to
their website 
From
the Sea: Images of Tasmania’s glorious sailing waters, seafood and wines,
by Rob and Rosemary Peterswald, published by Oceania II Enterprises in 2001, is
a collection of stunning photographs by the authors and Nick Osborne
interspersed with recipes and personal reflections on Tasmania’s
beautiful coastal regions.
