The reaction e(+)e(-) --> e(+)e(-)gamma (*)gamma (*) --> e(+)e(-) hadrons f
or quasi-real photons is studied using data from roots = 183 GeV up to 202
GeV. Results on the total cross sections sigma (e(+)e(-) -->e(+)e(-) hadron
s) and sigma (gamma gamma --> hadrons) are given for the two-photon centre-
of-mass energies 5 GeV less than or equal to W gamma gamma less than or equ
al to 185 GeV, The total cross section of two real photons is described by
a Regge parametrisation. We observe a steeper rise with the two-photon cent
re-of-mass energy as compared to the hadron-hadron and the photon-proton cr
oss sections. The data are also compared to the expectations of different t
heoretical models. (C) 2001 Published by Elsevier Science B.V.