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From Tunis to Cape Town, Inside Africa captures the beauty and diversity of African living.

Through Africa's deserts and jungles, cities and wildlife reserves, islands and mountains, "Inside Africa" uncovers the continent's most inspirational dwellings.

Lush modern homes mingling with mud huts, funky artists' studios, elegant lodges, minimalist houses, ornate traditional homes, townships and much more - all lovingly built and decorated with sensitivity, creativity, craftsmanship, individuality, and sensuality.

From a lodge in Tanzania whose interior columns are formed by the trees around which it was built, to an ultra-modern home in the sprawling hills overlooking Johannesburg, multi-level terracotta Troglodyte dwellings in Tunisia, opulent mosaics, breathtaking courtyards and rooftop lounges in Marrakech and a palace in Nigeria with cathedral-like, intricately painted ceilings.

The 16 countries included are: Botswana, Cameroon, Egypt, Ghana, Kenya, Mali, Mauritania, Mauritius, Nigeria, Morocco, Réunion, Senegal, Seychelles, South Africa, Tanzania, and Tunisia.

Over 900 pages in 2 Volumes (240 x 316 mm) weighing.

The authors:
After ten years in fashion as a stylist, Laurence Dougier discovered the world of architecture and decoration in South Africa, where she lived for three years. Returning to Paris, she became a journalist and stylist, freelancing for magazines such as A&D, Elle décoration, and Côté Sud.

After 10 years as reporter around the world for French press, Frédéric Couderc worked for the French television station Canal +. Specialized in Africa, he recently published his first novel, Prince Ebene, the story of a black prince in the court of Louis XIV. He has also contributed to Elle and Elle décoration magazines.

The photographer:
Deidi von Schaewen, who has lived in Paris for thirty years, is a contributor to a range of international periodicals and a film-maker, and has published numerous books. Her publications with TASCHEN include Indian Interiors, Fantasy Worlds, and Gardens of Provence. For Inside Africa, she made fifteen journeys in the space of four years, visiting twenty African countries.

Inside Africa
By: Laurence Dougier and Frédéric Couderc
Photographer: Deidi von Schaewen
Editor: Angelika Taschen
Publisher: Taschen

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March 15, 2004