Galapagos: The Flow Of Wildness
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Slipcase: Worn
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
A landmark work of nature photography and environmental literature, Galapagos: The Flow of Wildness presents an awe-inspiring visual and written journey through one of the world's most extraordinary and untouched ecosystems. Eliot Porter's masterful photography captures the raw, primordial beauty of the Galápagos Islands, illustrating the unique flora and fauna that inspired Charles Darwin's theory of evolution with breathtaking intimacy and precision. Accompanied by prose drawn from the writings of naturalists, scientists, and literary figures, the work argues powerfully for the preservation of this irreplaceable archipelago at a time when human encroachment posed a growing threat. The tone is reverent and urgent, balancing scientific wonder with a deep ecological conscience that resonates far beyond the islands themselves. Published in two volumes in 1968 by the Sierra Club, this celebrated collaboration stands as both a stunning artistic achievement and a passionate conservation manifesto.
Author: Eliot Porter
Format: Hardback
Published: 1968, Sierra Club
Genre: Photography
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Slipcase: Worn
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
A landmark work of nature photography and environmental literature, Galapagos: The Flow of Wildness presents an awe-inspiring visual and written journey through one of the world's most extraordinary and untouched ecosystems. Eliot Porter's masterful photography captures the raw, primordial beauty of the Galápagos Islands, illustrating the unique flora and fauna that inspired Charles Darwin's theory of evolution with breathtaking intimacy and precision. Accompanied by prose drawn from the writings of naturalists, scientists, and literary figures, the work argues powerfully for the preservation of this irreplaceable archipelago at a time when human encroachment posed a growing threat. The tone is reverent and urgent, balancing scientific wonder with a deep ecological conscience that resonates far beyond the islands themselves. Published in two volumes in 1968 by the Sierra Club, this celebrated collaboration stands as both a stunning artistic achievement and a passionate conservation manifesto.