"Thank you for the treasure that is your Karoo Roads series."
– Marc Jennings, New York

"The Karoo loves you as much as you love it!"
– Francy Schoeman, Williston

"The stories in Karoo Roads II keep leading me on, from chapter to chapter." – Sue Hoppe, Prince Albert

"May the ‘Karoo Roads’ always rise to meet you, and may the wind be at your backs." – Desmond Armstrong, Howick

"Thank you for keeping the history and folklore of the Karoo alive" - John Roux, Salt Rock

"No one captures the essence of the Karoo better than you two. Well done!" – Chris Barr, Murraysburg

"You have captured so much of the spirit and taste of the Karoo and its people and stories."
– Peter Dempsey, Plettenberg Bay

"The love, the soul, and all the time you invested in traveling and research make your books a treasure for us - your storytelling is too beautiful for words"
- Petra Thiele, Johannesburg

"Hearty congratulations on not only the photographs and truly well-written content, but the quality of your books."
– Anthony Galloway, Cape Town

"A truly lovely read. Professionally produced with great photos and writing. Well done!" – Antony Osler, Poplar Grove

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Chris Marais & Julienne du Toit

Chris Marais and Julienne du Toit are award-winning photo-journalists, writers, publishers, and educators based in Cradock, Eastern Cape Karoo, South Africa.

They co-founded Karoo Space, a storytelling platform dedicated to capturing and sharing the rich cultural, historical, and natural narratives of the Karoo region, often referred to as the heartland of South Africa.

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