Africa 

Scientific evidence affirms that the first humans emerged on the continent of Africa. Despite this primal connection, Africa remains unknown to most people. Too often it is a place associated with famine, frightening diseases, and incomprehensible tribalism—or it is envisioned as a giant safari park. Released in conjunction with PBS and National Geographic's eight-hour television series, this stunning volume presents, for the first time, a consolidated image of contemporary Africa within the context of its geography. Companion to PBS and National Geographic's television series.

Acclaimed author John Reader and renowned photographer Michael Lewis render a remarkable portrait of the continent, capturing in exquisite photographs and text the complex, life story of Africa's many peoples, myriad landscapes, and teeming wildlife. The book is organized into eight sections, each focusing on a distinct region. From the searing North African Sahara to the great Southern Veld, from the snow-capped majesty of Kilimanjaro to the mighty Niger River, here is a captivating revelation of a massive, mysterious land.