"[Michael Polizas]… AFRICA is unlikely to change the way you think about Africa. But it might change the way you think about photography." (The New York Times)Michael Polizas "Eyes over Africa" won 1st place in the 2008 International Photography Awards under the nature book category.

In 2006, to fulfill a long-held dream, widely acclaimed photographer Michael Poliza and friend Stefan Breuer undertook a helicopter journey across Africa. Skimming close to the ground, they flew over 19 countries. Polizas alluring—and often surprising—photographs share this exceptional journey with the world. With a birds-eye view, we witness the astounding beauty, scale and diversity of this imposing continent. The accompanying texts give a behind-the-scenes look at the making of the photographs, and brief background to some of the most fascinating subject matters.