Hardback, 270 x 260 mm, 144 pages RRP R270, ISBN 978-1-4152-0013-1 Publication date: February 2007, Category: Photography Slide Show Click here to view some of the photographs in Under the Sway. (771 Kb download) Description Bewitched by Mozambique’s dazzling beauty, its alluring architecture, multihued seascapes, rambunctious markets and harbours with antiquated sailing craft, travel writer Justin Fox set out to capture all of these in his latest book, a hardcover, full-colour photographic feast accompanied by a compelling text. Under the Sway offers you glimpses of a country, captured by a traveller who has traversed its highs and lows, unembroidered and unembellished. The photographer is a craftsman who takes us along on a photographic journey from the deep south of Ponto de Oura to the wild north at Entre Lagos in a sweeping exploration of this impressive country. Under the Sway is a visually striking, beautifully designed and highly personal depiction of a glorious land whose popularity with tourists - from South Africa in particular – continues to grow in leaps and bounds. About the designer Abdul Amien is one of South Africa’s most esteemed book designers, his name featuring on the imprint pages of many of this country’s best designed and most visually exciting books. From Under the Sway, page 13 Dusk found us axel-down in soft sand just across the border at Kwangwanase. We bailed out and used twigs to depress the tyre valves, releasing pressure to get more bite. By the time we were moving again it was dark and the headlights probed a path through dune scrub. ‘Plenty of landmines round here,’ said our guide, ‘so keep your tyres in the ruts made by other vehicles. Whatever you do, don’t stray off the road.’ What road? The main route from South Africa to Ponta do Ouro was a confusing series of unmarked sand tracks. They all headed north and ostensibly all ended up in Ponta, or thereabouts. Relatively simple in daylight, I guess, but less than pleasant for landmine-nervous rookies like ourselves. Nightjars flew from under the tyres and flitted along in our headlight beams to settle further ahead, only to be disturbed again. Although it seemed an age, it couldn’t have been more than an hour of dune sledding before we spied lamps in the distance. Soon we were coasting up the main street of Ponta. Mbaqanga music issued from a ghetto blaster at an outdoor restaurant where tables were laid under big-leafed, subtropical trees. The sound of surf echoed at the end of the street. The air was warm and windless. We’d made it to a safe haven just fine. To read on Mozambique has me securely hooked. … I’m drawn to architecture, landscapes – particularly seascapes – and the sociable bustle around markets and harbours. … I also have a passion for African sailing craft …You can happily leave me with a camera for a whole day in any dhow harbour. - Justin Fox A book that defeats preconceived notions about the country ... It opens new windows and an opportunity to look at a country on our border with fresh eyes. Diane de Beer, Pretoria News Fox is a delightful writer with a keen eye for quirky, off the wall detail ... Buy this book. It will make you want to get on the next plane to Maputo. Tony Weaver, Sawubona Justin ... has a talent that makes us want to burn our cameras and snap our pens in half. His new book is his finest yet. Get It Magazine All-round the best introduction to Mozambique I've seen in a long time. Patricia McCracken, Farmer's Weekly E-mail us a comment on this book. (Comments may be edited and used on this website.) To buy this book www.exclusivebooks.com www.kalahari.net home   writers   books   contact   buy   rights all content © Umuzi, Random House Struik this website designed and maintained by Guanaco.co.za