New Zealand Karst

… outstandingly impressive, a gorgeous volume of images… it is not only the location that counts, but the sheer enjoyment of sitting quietly and feeling peace that exudes from being there, a vicarious pleasure transmitted by the images… – Chris Howes, Descent Magazine … stunning landscape images, that really capture the ecological diversity of New Zealand and how these landscapes influence the structure of the resulting caves that form… Max has a reputation for being one of the best cave photographers in the world, and this book shows how he has earned that reputation… These glow-worm images are quite spectacular, and with his scientific approach, Max does a good job of illustrating how these fluorescent maggots are doing their glow magic… the images either make you gasp or long to be on rope… – Hazel Barton, NSS News … all of the photographs are first-class… The double page spread photos are incredible and mark a new stage in photo reproduction in books… Certainly one of the cave books you should have… – Ross Ellis, Journal of the Sydney Speleological Society … Here, the mastery of Max’s photography is demonstrated… The entire concept of the book is based on a simple form, upgraded with an excellent design, a good selection of typography and, last but not least, artfully placed photographs that round up the whole of each chapter. The final touch to the overall impression is given by superb print with a beautiful reproduction of colours… – Peter Gedei, Acta Carsologica Karst landscapes, among the most bizarre on our planet, are featured in this spectacular book focusing on New Zealand karst. Breathtaking photographs, illuminating illustrations, and accessible scientific text engage the reader in learning about this multi-faceted world. From alpine, grassland, and jungle to two-million-year-old caves, with creatures like glowworms and features like Maori rock art, this book is a wonder. – Next Generation Indie Book Awards Judge

Max Wisshak is a geoscientist at the Senckenberg research institute in Wilhelmshaven, Germany, and a passionate speleologist, cave photographer, and publisher, who runs his own publishing label speleo-photo editions. Lechuguilla Cave (2022) is his third premium coffee-table book on the subjects of and caves and karst, following Inside Mother Earth (2008) and New Zealand Karst (2020).

Co-editor Hazel A. Barton is Professor of Biology and Geoscience at the University of Akron, USA, specializing in cave microbiology, a subject field that ties in closely with her involvement in cave exploration.