David Neilson Bücher

The book showcases breathtaking black-and-white photographs captured by a renowned outdoor and landscape photographer, highlighting his global adventures in pursuit of these striking images. Each photo is accompanied by stories and insights from his journeys, offering readers a glimpse into the beauty of nature and the passion behind the lens.

This book by Australian photographer David Neilson, contains a superb collection of photographs featuring the spectacular Andean regions of Patagonia and Tierra del Fuego in southern South America. Cerro Torre, Fitz Roy, and the Torres del Paine are among the peaks featured in the photographs in both colour and black & white duotone. The text contains brief essays on the exploration, climbing history and natural history and a longer account of an expedition that sailed a yacht from Scotland to the Strait of Magellan, climbed in western Tierra del Fuego and then made a crossing of the Southern Patagonian Ice-cap. Hardcover, 10 inches x 13 inches, 96 pages, 44 colour photos, 20 black & white duotones, 30 small black & whites, 25,000 word text, 3 maps and bibliography.

Focusing on the Christian presence in West Papua, this book traces the history from the 1850s missionary efforts to the rise of national churches by the early 2000s. It explores the complex interactions between indigenous Melanesian cultures and foreign missionaries, highlighting the unique languages and traditions of the local peoples. By documenting these encounters, the author provides insight into the impact of Christianity on the region's diverse communities and their evolving identities.