The Madagascar Library is the private collection of Daniel Austin who has been deeply interested in Madagascar since the late nineties. Daniel is 28 and lives in the UK. He is a member of the Anglo-Malagasy Society and a collector of writings on a broad spectrum of Malagasy issues.

The collection currently holds some 1105 catalogued items including 373 books, most of which are in English. Also held is a wide range of maps, newspaper cuttings, academic papers, magazines, and various audiovisual media.

Daniel spent three months in Madagascar in 2004, and he made two further three-month visits in 2005 and 2006 for the purpose of researching a wildlife book. To contact him visit the contact page on this website.

Interest in the collection is warmly welcomed. Researchers requiring to consult library material that would be difficult to obtain elsewhere should contact Daniel to make arrangements. Donations of any Madagascar-related books or other items will be most gratefully received.

Madagascar is a deeply fascinating country. So remarkable is this Indian Ocean island that it has been called the "eighth continent". Yet, despite being the fourth largest island on the planet – almost a thousand miles in length – it is all but unknown to the majority of citizens of developed nations.