The book "The Camera of an Actress in the Wilds of Togo" tells about the adventures, observations and experiences of a cinematographer in the forests of West Africa during the collection of films showing local life, as well as about her participation in Anglo-African film dramas, where she plays the role of a white woman. Authored by Meg Gerts, this book navigates the interesting relationship between modernity and the colonial era, depicting West African life and culture through the lens of a cinematographic camera. Romantic adventures, exhausting expeditions and mysterious intrigues make this book an exciting read for lovers of adventure literature.