First published 2021
Environmental photographer James Balog presents his life's work documenting humanity's impact on Earth. Over forty years, Balog traveled more than a million miles to capture images from the Arctic to Antarctica, the Alps to the Andes to the Himalayas. His photographs reveal animal extinction threats, catastrophic wildfires, global warming through glacier melt, and intensifying floods and storms. Balog developed the concept of "human tectonics" to describe how humanity reshapes the natural environment. His work shows the intersection between people and nature, demonstrating that sustaining nature means sustaining ourselves. The book combines art with scientific knowledge, featuring 350 of Balog's most iconic photographs. These images heighten awareness of climate change and endangered species, establishing Balog as one of today's most relevant photographers. The collection provides an unmatched view of our world and landscapes that may disappear forever.
Genres: art, environment, non-fiction, 21st-century, photography, climate-change
Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: documentary, visual-storytelling
Setting: Alps, Antarctica, Arctic, Andes, Himalayas
Period: 40 Years
456 pages · Hardcover · Rizzoli