Earth Is My Witness: The Photography of Art Wolfe

Awards:   Commended for Benjamin Franklin Award (Nature/Environment) 2015 Commended for Independent Publisher Book Awards (Photography) 2015
Author:   Art Wolfe ,  Wade Davis
Publisher:   Insight Editions
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Pages:   396
Publication Date:   23 September 2014
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  • Commended for Benjamin Franklin Award (Nature/Environment) 2015
  • Commended for Independent Publisher Book Awards (Photography) 2015

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Author:   Art Wolfe ,  Wade Davis
Publisher:   Insight Editions
Imprint:   Insight Editions
Dimensions:   Width: 27.90cm , Height: 3.80cm , Length: 35.60cm
Weight:   3.778kg
ISBN:  

9781608873067


ISBN 10:   1608873064
Pages:   396
Publication Date:   23 September 2014
Audience:   General/trade ,  General
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
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IBPA Benjamin Franklin Awards - Nature & Environment Silver MedalApplied Arts Photography & Illustration Awards - Complete Book Photography winnerIndependent Publisher Book Award ( IPPY ) - Photography Gold MedalPubWest Design Award - Photography Book Bronze MedalGold Ink Awards - Find Editions Silver Award This massive coffee table of images from photographer Art Wolfe's 50-year career both stuns and informs while documenting the wonders of our world, many of them fast disappearing. PublishersWeekly.com Gorgeous book of photographs that celebrate our planet at its best. This is the definitive work of Art Wolfe s] career...And if you're wondering how to fit 40 years of photographs in a single book, the answer is by making a very thick book. The work is 400 pages packed with 500 photographs. If you were to purchase just one of Wolfe's many books, this would be the one to buy. Mother Nature Network This is a fabulous book of photography by Art Wolfe of Seattle, one of the world's great nature photographers of the past half-century...brings together an amazing body of work in three areas: landscapes, wildlife and human cultures on the edge. The Oregonian Stunning images delight the eyes, and Wolfe s descriptions of the people, places and wildlife he photographs offer a window into the passion that fuels his art. Alaska Airlines Wolfe s body of work, presented here in large format and spanning more than 50 years, truly celebrates photojournalism as an art form. Bookpage The natural treasures of our planet are illuminated in this sumptuous oversize book from a virtuoso photographer and conservationist. O, The Oprah Magazine In Earth Is My Witness: The Photography of Art Wolfe, [Art Wolfe s] life's work is laid out across more than 400 glossy pages, offering readers a chance to immerse themselves in the threatened places, animals and cultures that he has dedicated his career to capturing. The book is both a testament to a prodigious career and a celebration of a man who has devoted his life to conservation photography. Smithsonian.com I ve done 80 books and if anyone has entertained the idea of owning one of my books, I think this is the book that covers all the bases. I'm very proud of it. Art Wolfe in Smithsonian.com article Wolfe's opus is a conservationist manifesto, reflecting the vast diversity of nature and humankind throughout the world with few signs of modern society in a glorious wash of colorful imagery. American Photo, named Earth Is My Witness as a Best Photo Book of the Year in 2014 ...this is what Wolfe aptly calls 'my magnum opus.' It s also a conservationist statement of purpose, reflecting the diversity of nature and humankind throughout the worldwith few signs of modern society. Having studied art and anthropology, Wolfe taps both in his work, creating stunning landscapes and animal studies as well as intimate portraits of indigenous peoples. American Photo ...one colourful masterpiece after another...his images ignite the imagination while also impacting the viewer on an emotional level.... [and] represent what photographers live for: the moments when the elements come together to offer the chance for an incredible image to be taken. Outdoor Photography 'The earth is my witness, ' he said, and with that, he became the Buddha. His awakening was directly linked to nature, so it's fitting that one of the most prolific and enlightened photographers of our world, Art Wolfe, would choose Buddha's words to caption his life's work. With his new book Earth Is My Witness, Wolfe has created a magnum opus cataloging his life in photography. Outdoor Photographer I can say without reservation that this is the book of my career, encompassing nearly forty years of photography and nearly two years of production time. Witness is my diary, my legacy, my life. Art Wolfe This massive coffee table of images from photographer Art Wolfe's 50-year career both stuns and informs while documenting the wonders of our world, many of them fast disappearing. -- PublishersWeekly.com Gorgeous book of photographs that celebrate our planet at its best. This is the definitive work of Art Wolfe's] career...And if you're wondering how to fit 40 years of photographs in a single book, the answer is by making a very thick book. The work is 400 pages packed with 500 photographs. If you were to purchase just one of Wolfe's many books, this would be the one to buy. -- Mother Nature Network This is a fabulous book of photography by Art Wolfe of Seattle, one of the world's great nature photographers of the past half-century...brings together an amazing body of work in three areas: landscapes, wildlife and human cultures on the edge. -- The Oregonian Stunning images delight the eyes, and Wolfe's descriptions of the people, places and wildlife he photographs offer a window into the passion that fuels his art. -- Alaska Airlines Wolfe's body of work, presented here in large format and spanning more than 50 years, truly celebrates photojournalism as an art form. -- Bookpage The natural treasures of our planet are illuminated in this sumptuous oversize book from a virtuoso photographer and conservationist. -- O, The Oprah Magazine In Earth Is My Witness: The Photography of Art Wolfe, [Art Wolfe's] life's work is laid out across more than 400 glossy pages, offering readers a chance to immerse themselves in the threatened places, animals and cultures that he has dedicated his career to capturing. The book is both a testament to a prodigious career and a celebration of a man who has devoted his life to conservation photography. -- Smithsonian.com I've done 80 books and if anyone has entertained the idea of owning one of my books, I think this is the book that covers all the bases. I'm very proud of it. --Art Wolfe in Smithsonian.com article Wolfe's opus is a conservationist manifesto, reflecting the vast diversity of nature and humankind throughout the world -- with few signs of modern society -- in a glorious wash of colorful imagery. -- American Photo, named Earth Is My Witness as a Best Photo Book of the Year in 2014 .. .this is what Wolfe aptly calls 'my magnum opus.' It's also a conservationist statement of purpose, reflecting the diversity of nature and humankind throughout the world--with few signs of modern society. Having studied art and anthropology, Wolfe taps both in his work, creating stunning landscapes and animal studies as well as intimate portraits of indigenous peoples. -- American Photo .. .one colourful masterpiece after another...his images ignite the imagination while also impacting the viewer on an emotional level.... [and] represent what photographers live for: the moments when the elements come together to offer the chance for an incredible image to be taken. -- Outdoor Photography 'The earth is my witness, ' he said, and with that, he became the Buddha. His awakening was directly linked to nature, so it's fitting that one of the most prolific and enlightened photographers of our world, Art Wolfe, would choose Buddha's words to caption his life's work. With his new book Earth Is My Witness, Wolfe has created a magnum opus cataloging his life in photography. -- Outdoor Photographer I can say without reservation that this is the book of my career, encompassing nearly forty years of photography and nearly two years of production time. Witness is my diary, my legacy, my life. --Art Wolfe Gorgeous book of photographs that celebrate our planet at its best. This is the definitive work of Art Wolfe's] career...And if you're wondering how to fit 40 years of photographs in a single book, the answer is by making a very thick book. The work is 400 pages packed with 500 photographs. If you were to purchase just one of Wolfe's many books, this would be the one to buy. -- Mother Nature Network This is a fabulous book of photography by Art Wolfe of Seattle, one of the world's great nature photographers of the past half-century...brings together an amazing body of work in three areas: landscapes, wildlife and human cultures on the edge. -- The Oregonian Stunning images delight the eyes, and Wolfe's descriptions of the people, places and wildlife he photographs offer a window into the passion that fuels his art. -- Alaska Airlines Wolfe's body of work, presented here in large format and spanning more than 50 years, truly celebrates photojournalism as an art form. -- Bookpage The natural treasures of our planet are illuminated in this sumptuous oversize book from a virtuoso photographer and conservationist. -- O, The Oprah Magazine In Earth Is My Witness: The Photography of Art Wolfe, [Art Wolfe's] life's work is laid out across more than 400 glossy pages, offering readers a chance to immerse themselves in the threatened places, animals and cultures that he has dedicated his career to capturing. The book is both a testament to a prodigious career and a celebration of a man who has devoted his life to conservation photography. -- Smithsonian.com I've done 80 books and if anyone has entertained the idea of owning one of my books, I think this is the book that covers all the bases. I'm very proud of it. --Art Wolfe in Smithsonian.com article Wolfe's opus is a conservationist manifesto, reflecting the vast diversity of nature and humankind throughout the world -- with few signs of modern society -- in a glorious wash of colorful imagery. -- American Photo, named Earth Is My Witness as a Best Photo Book of the Year in 2014 .. .this is what Wolfe aptly calls 'my magnum opus.' It's also a conservationist statement of purpose, reflecting the diversity of nature and humankind throughout the world--with few signs of modern society. Having studied art and anthropology, Wolfe taps both in his work, creating stunning landscapes and animal studies as well as intimate portraits of indigenous peoples. -- American Photo .. .one colourful masterpiece after another...his images ignite the imagination while also impacting the viewer on an emotional level.... [and] represent what photographers live for: the moments when the elements come together to offer the chance for an incredible image to be taken. -- Outdoor Photography 'The earth is my witness, ' he said, and with that, he became the Buddha. His awakening was directly linked to nature, so it's fitting that one of the most prolific and enlightened photographers of our world, Art Wolfe, would choose Buddha's words to caption his life's work. With his new book Earth Is My Witness, Wolfe has created a magnum opus cataloging his life in photography. -- Outdoor Photographer I can say without reservation that this is the book of my career, encompassing nearly forty years of photography and nearly two years of production time. Witness is my diary, my legacy, my life. --Art Wolfe The natural treasures of our planet are illuminated in this sumptuous oversize book from a virtuoso photographer and conservationist. -- O, The Oprah Magazine In Earth Is My Witness: The Photography of Art Wolfe, [Art Wolfe's] life's work is laid out across more than 400 glossy pages, offering readers a chance to immerse themselves in the threatened places, animals and cultures that he has dedicated his career to capturing. The book is both a testament to a prodigious career and a celebration of a man who has devoted his life to conservation photography. -- Smithsonian.com I've done 80 books and if anyone has entertained the idea of owning one of my books, I think this is the book that covers all the bases. I'm very proud of it. --Art Wolfe in Smithsonian.com article Wolfe's opus is a conservationist manifesto, reflecting the vast diversity of nature and humankind throughout the world -- with few signs of modern society -- in a glorious wash of colorful imagery. -- American Photo, named Earth Is My Witness as a Best Photo Book of the Year in 2014 .. .this is what Wolfe aptly calls 'my magnum opus.' It's also a conservationist statement of purpose, reflecting the diversity of nature and humankind throughout the world--with few signs of modern society. Having studied art and anthropology, Wolfe taps both in his work, creating stunning landscapes and animal studies as well as intimate portraits of indigenous peoples. -- American Photo .. .one colourful masterpiece after another...his images ignite the imagination while also impacting the viewer on an emotional level.... [and] represent what photographers live for: the moments when the elements come together to offer the chance for an incredible image to be taken. -- Outdoor Photography 'The earth is my witness, ' he said, and with that, he became the Buddha. His awakening was directly linked to nature, so it's fitting that one of the most prolific and enlightened photographers of our world, Art Wolfe, would choose Buddha's words to caption his life's work. With his new book Earth Is My Witness, Wolfe has created a magnum opus cataloging his life in photography. -- Outdoor Photographer I can say without reservation that this is the book of my career, encompassing nearly forty years of photography and nearly two years of production time. Witness is my diary, my legacy, my life. --Art Wolfe In Earth Is My Witness: The Photography of Art Wolfe, [Art Wolfe's] life's work is laid out across more than 400 glossy pages, offering readers a chance to immerse themselves in the threatened places, animals and cultures that he has dedicated his career to capturing. The book is both a testament to a prodigious career and a celebration of a man who has devoted his life to conservation photography. -- Smithsonian.com I've done 80 books and if anyone has entertained the idea of owning one of my books, I think this is the book that covers all the bases. I'm very proud of it. --Art Wolfe in Smithsonian.com article Wolfe's opus is a conservationist manifesto, reflecting the vast diversity of nature and humankind throughout the world -- with few signs of modern society -- in a glorious wash of colorful imagery. -- American Photo, named Earth Is My Witness as a Best Photo Book of the Year in 2014 .. .this is what Wolfe aptly calls 'my magnum opus.' It's also a conservationist statement of purpose, reflecting the diversity of nature and humankind throughout the world--with few signs of modern society. Having studied art and anthropology, Wolfe taps both in his work, creating stunning landscapes and animal studies as well as intimate portraits of indigenous peoples. -- American Photo .. .one colourful masterpiece after another...his images ignite the imagination while also impacting the viewer on an emotional level.... [and] represent what photographers live for: the moments when the elements come together to offer the chance for an incredible image to be taken. -- Outdoor Photography 'The earth is my witness, ' he said, and with that, he became the Buddha. His awakening was directly linked to nature, so it's fitting that one of the most prolific and enlightened photographers of our world, Art Wolfe, would choose Buddha's words to caption his life's work. With his new book Earth Is My Witness, Wolfe has created a magnum opus cataloging his life in photography. -- Outdoor Photographer I can say without reservation that this is THE book of my career, encompassing nearly forty years of photography and nearly two years of production time. Witness is my diary, my legacy, my life. --Art Wolfe Wolfe's opus is a conservationist manifesto, reflecting the vast diversity of nature and humankind throughout the world -- with few signs of modern society -- in a glorious wash of colorful imagery. -- American Photo, named Earth Is My Witness as a Best Photo Book of the Year in 2014 .. .this is what Wolfe aptly calls 'my magnum opus.' It's also a conservationist statement of purpose, reflecting the diversity of nature and humankind throughout the world--with few signs of modern society. Having studied art and anthropology, Wolfe taps both in his work, creating stunning landscapes and animal studies as well as intimate portraits of indigenous peoples. -- American Photo .. .one colourful masterpiece after another...his images ignite the imagination while also impacting the viewer on an emotional level.... [and] represent what photographers live for: the moments when the elements come together to offer the chance for an incredible image to be taken. -- Outdoor Photography 'The earth is my witness, ' he said, and with that, he became the Buddha. His awakening was directly linked to nature, so it's fitting that one of the most prolific and enlightened photographers of our world, Art Wolfe, would choose Buddha's words to caption his life's work. With his new book Earth Is My Witness, Wolfe has created a magnum opus cataloging his life in photography. -- Outdoor Photographer I can say without reservation that this is THE book of my career, encompassing nearly forty years of photography and nearly two years of production time. Witness is my diary, my legacy, my life. --Art Wolfe .. .this is what Wolfe aptly calls 'my magnum opus.' It's also a conservationist statement of purpose, reflecting the diversity of nature and humankind throughout the world--with few signs of modern society. Having studied art and anthropology, Wolfe taps both in his work, creating stunning landscapes and animal studies as well as intimate portraits of indigenous peoples. -- American Photo .. .one colourful masterpiece after another...his images ignite the imagination while also impacting the viewer on an emotional level.... [and] represent what photographers live for: the moments when the elements come together to offer the chance for an incredible image to be taken. -- Outdoor Photography 'The earth is my witness, ' he said, and with that, he became the Buddha. His awakening was directly linked to nature, so it's fitting that one of the most prolific and enlightened photographers of our world, Art Wolfe, would choose Buddha's words to caption his life's work. With his new book Earth Is My Witness, Wolfe has created a magnum opus cataloging his life in photography. -- Outdoor Photographer I can say without reservation that this is THE book of my career, encompassing nearly forty years of photography and nearly two years of production time. Witness is my diary, my legacy, my life. --Art Wolfe 'The earth is my witness, ' he said, and with that, he became the Buddha. His awakening was directly linked to nature, so it's fitting that one of the most prolific and enlightened photographers of our world, Art Wolfe, would choose Buddha's words to caption his life's work. With his new book Earth Is My Witness, Wolfe has created a magnum opus cataloging his life in photography. -- Outdoor Photographer I can say without reservation that this is THE book of my career, encompassing nearly forty years of photography and nearly two years of production time. Witness is my diary, my legacy, my life. --Art Wolfe I can say without reservation that this is THE book of my career, encompassing nearly forty years of photography and nearly two years of production time. Witness is my diary, my legacy, my life. --Art Wolfe


Gorgeous book of photographs that celebrate our planet at its best. This is the definitive work of Art Wolfe's] career...And if you're wondering how to fit 40 years of photographs in a single book, the answer is by making a very thick book. The work is 400 pages packed with 500 photographs. If you were to purchase just one of Wolfe's many books, this would be the one to buy. -- Mother Nature Network This is a fabulous book of photography by Art Wolfe of Seattle, one of the world's great nature photographers of the past half-century...brings together an amazing body of work in three areas: landscapes, wildlife and human cultures on the edge. -- The Oregonian Stunning images delight the eyes, and Wolfe's descriptions of the people, places and wildlife he photographs offer a window into the passion that fuels his art. -- Alaska Airlines Wolfe's body of work, presented here in large format and spanning more than 50 years, truly celebrates photojournalism as an art form. -- Bookpage The natural treasures of our planet are illuminated in this sumptuous oversize book from a virtuoso photographer and conservationist. -- O, The Oprah Magazine In Earth Is My Witness: The Photography of Art Wolfe, [Art Wolfe's] life's work is laid out across more than 400 glossy pages, offering readers a chance to immerse themselves in the threatened places, animals and cultures that he has dedicated his career to capturing. The book is both a testament to a prodigious career and a celebration of a man who has devoted his life to conservation photography. -- Smithsonian.com I've done 80 books and if anyone has entertained the idea of owning one of my books, I think this is the book that covers all the bases. I'm very proud of it. --Art Wolfe in Smithsonian.com article Wolfe's opus is a conservationist manifesto, reflecting the vast diversity of nature and humankind throughout the world -- with few signs of modern society -- in a glorious wash of colorful imagery. -- American Photo, named Earth Is My Witness as a Best Photo Book of the Year in 2014 .. .this is what Wolfe aptly calls 'my magnum opus.' It's also a conservationist statement of purpose, reflecting the diversity of nature and humankind throughout the world--with few signs of modern society. Having studied art and anthropology, Wolfe taps both in his work, creating stunning landscapes and animal studies as well as intimate portraits of indigenous peoples. -- American Photo .. .one colourful masterpiece after another...his images ignite the imagination while also impacting the viewer on an emotional level.... [and] represent what photographers live for: the moments when the elements come together to offer the chance for an incredible image to be taken. -- Outdoor Photography 'The earth is my witness, ' he said, and with that, he became the Buddha. His awakening was directly linked to nature, so it's fitting that one of the most prolific and enlightened photographers of our world, Art Wolfe, would choose Buddha's words to caption his life's work. With his new book Earth Is My Witness, Wolfe has created a magnum opus cataloging his life in photography. -- Outdoor Photographer I can say without reservation that this is the book of my career, encompassing nearly forty years of photography and nearly two years of production time. Witness is my diary, my legacy, my life. --Art Wolfe


IBPA Benjamin Franklin Awards - Nature & Environment Silver MedalApplied Arts Photography & Illustration Awards - Complete Book Photography winnerIndependent Publisher Book Award ( IPPY ) - Photography Gold MedalPubWest Design Award - Photography Book Bronze MedalGold Ink Awards - Find Editions Silver Award This massive coffee table of images from photographer Art Wolfe's 50-year career both stuns and informs while documenting the wonders of our world, many of them fast disappearing. PublishersWeekly.com Gorgeous book of photographs that celebrate our planet at its best. This is the definitive work of Art Wolfe s] career...And if you're wondering how to fit 40 years of photographs in a single book, the answer is by making a very thick book. The work is 400 pages packed with 500 photographs. If you were to purchase just one of Wolfe's many books, this would be the one to buy. Mother Nature Network This is a fabulous book of photography by Art Wolfe of Seattle, one of the world's great nature photographers of the past half-century...brings together an amazing body of work in three areas: landscapes, wildlife and human cultures on the edge. The Oregonian Stunning images delight the eyes, and Wolfe s descriptions of the people, places and wildlife he photographs offer a window into the passion that fuels his art. Alaska Airlines Wolfe s body of work, presented here in large format and spanning more than 50 years, truly celebrates photojournalism as an art form. Bookpage The natural treasures of our planet are illuminated in this sumptuous oversize book from a virtuoso photographer and conservationist. O, The Oprah Magazine In Earth Is My Witness: The Photography of Art Wolfe, [Art Wolfe s] life's work is laid out across more than 400 glossy pages, offering readers a chance to immerse themselves in the threatened places, animals and cultures that he has dedicated his career to capturing. The book is both a testament to a prodigious career and a celebration of a man who has devoted his life to conservation photography. Smithsonian.com I ve done 80 books and if anyone has entertained the idea of owning one of my books, I think this is the book that covers all the bases. I'm very proud of it. Art Wolfe in Smithsonian.com article Wolfe's opus is a conservationist manifesto, reflecting the vast diversity of nature and humankind throughout the world with few signs of modern society in a glorious wash of colorful imagery. American Photo, named Earth Is My Witness as a Best Photo Book of the Year in 2014 ...this is what Wolfe aptly calls 'my magnum opus.' It s also a conservationist statement of purpose, reflecting the diversity of nature and humankind throughout the worldwith few signs of modern society. Having studied art and anthropology, Wolfe taps both in his work, creating stunning landscapes and animal studies as well as intimate portraits of indigenous peoples. American Photo ...one colourful masterpiece after another...his images ignite the imagination while also impacting the viewer on an emotional level.... [and] represent what photographers live for: the moments when the elements come together to offer the chance for an incredible image to be taken. Outdoor Photography 'The earth is my witness, ' he said, and with that, he became the Buddha. His awakening was directly linked to nature, so it's fitting that one of the most prolific and enlightened photographers of our world, Art Wolfe, would choose Buddha's words to caption his life's work. With his new book Earth Is My Witness, Wolfe has created a magnum opus cataloging his life in photography. Outdoor Photographer I can say without reservation that this is the book of my career, encompassing nearly forty years of photography and nearly two years of production time. Witness is my diary, my legacy, my life. Art Wolfe


I can say without reservation that this is THE book of my career, encompassing nearly forty years of photography and nearly two years of production time. Witness is my diary, my legacy, my life. --Art Wolfe


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"Art Wolfe is an American photographer and conservationist, best known for color images of landscapes, wildlife, and native cultures. His photographs document scenes from every continent and hundreds of locations, and have been noted by environmental advocacy groups for their ""stunning"" visual impact."

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