This work covers 775 species from 72 families of bivalves that are found in Australia and contains some species that are newly described. It is a continuation of the first volume (no longer in print) by Lamprell and Whitehead. It is hardbound about 6.75 by 9.6 inches in size. It was published in 1998 and it contains 288 pages and includes about 89 full sized color plates. This book is popular with bivalve collectors and collectors of Australian shells.