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This book is for anyone wanting to investigate our relationship with the cosmos and seek out sites where the beauty of our inspirational night sky can still be seen. It's highly detailed, and closely written with many effective and welcome poetic insights.--Bob Mizon, Coordinator, British Astronomical Association's Commission for Dark Skies, UK

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Michael Marlin (aka Marlin) is an internationally acclaimed juggler, performing artist, and producer/director. He has worked as a circus elephant groom, actor, toy inventor, author, stand-up comic, philosopher, game designer, cartoonist, homesteader, transformational coach, and embodies a Renaissance Man's essence. His book, The Contemplative Navel, was reviewed as ""a cross between Will Rogers and Sophocles."" As a vanguard in the Dark Sky movement in the 80s, he began creating live performances executed in the dark to raise awareness of light pollution. Recognized by the International Dark-Sky Association and the International Astronomical Union his staged production, LUMA: Art in Darkness, appeared in 15 countries on five continents, and 45 states. A public speaker on dark skies for tourism boards, city councils, utility companies, educational institutions, and is collaborating with communities seeking to protect their night skies. He is currently working on a television series where he will be hosting as ""The Astrotourist.

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