The Arctic: A Darker Shade of White

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With his unrivaled photography taken during multiple expeditions, Copeland transports us to the Arctic to share the heart of the polar cap as never before seen.

The Arctic is one of the last true wildernesses on the planet, and its demise should ring the alarm for lower latitudes. Copelands multifaceted backgroundnot only a polar explorer, award-winning photographer, and established author and journalist but also a dedicated environmental advocateoffers us a unique vantage point from which to appreciate this lonely spot.

Although the vision presented in these pages may be poetic, the books aims are pragmaticto inspire and help foster a transformation toward a sustainable future. The Arctic takes us along on Copelands intrepid journeystinkering with the gear, sharing the tug of the heavy sled, and teasing the spirit as it pulls toward the wide-open space of an otherworldly earth. It is a visually arresting ode to the human pursuit of exploration.

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With approximately 5,000 miles under his skis in the polar regions, Sebastian Copeland has led numerous expeditions to the North and South Poles on foot. Noted as a photographer who has produced works that are of outstanding artistic merit and communicate messages of urgent global significance, Copeland has addressed audiences at the UN, universities, and many Fortune 500 companies to warn of the systemic transformations taking place in the polar regions and their geopolitical consequences. In 2017, he was named one of 25 of the worlds top adventurers of the last 25 years. In 2019, he was knighted by French President Emmanuel Macron. Dr. Jane Goodall, known for her landmark chimpanzee study, is the most recognizable figure in conservation today.