Few landscapes convey nature in all of its untamed splendor like the Arctic. Fewer still conjure respect like the seldom traveled and ethereal North Pole. Yet, sadly, this largely pristine and mostly misconceived treasure is now in jeopardy. Sebastian Copeland s noble goal in these pages is to pay homage to this wonderland, and, in turn, bring awareness to its perilous plight. Copeland s multifaceted background not only a polar explorer, award- winning photographer, and established author and journalist but also a dedicated environmental advocate offers us a unique vantage point from which to appreciate this lonely spot. The Arctic is one of two of the last true wildernesses on the planet, and its demise should ring the alarm for lower latitudes. Copeland s authority on the subject is unparalleled. Although the vision presented in these pages may be poetic, the book s aims are pragmatic to seduce and inspire readers to help foster a transformation toward a sustainable future. The book will feature segments of Sebastian s diaries, including entries from his trips crossing the Arctic Sea to reach the North Pole and a record- setting, south-to-north crossing of the Greenland ice mass. The Arctic takes the reader along for the ride it tinkers with the gear, shares the tug of the heavy sled, and teases 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 and an open door to dream.

About the Author
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 signi?cance, 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 world s 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 ?gure in conservation today.

Reviews
"The award-winning photographer and environmentalist Sebastian Copeland has spent decades exploring the outermost reaches of the planet. In The Arctic: A Darker Shade of White (which includes a foreword by Jane Goodall), he sounds the alarm for climate change, while also reminding us of the astonishing large-scale beauty of those landscapes and their animal inhabitants." - The New York Times Holiday Gift Guide

"Copeland nabbed Photographer of the Year honors at the International Photography Awards for this stunning look at rugged northern landscapes. The esteemed Jane Goodall provides the foreword." - The New York Post

"[Copeland], a journalist and photographer, couples stunning images of life in the Arctic-"like being lost inside an eggshell"-with writing on the region's history and conservation." - The New York Times Book Review

"Photographer Copeland shares details of his Arctic journeys to capture the polar ice caps and pleads for their preservation." - Publishers Weekly



Book Information
ISBN 9780847831685
Author Sebastian Copeland
Format Hardback
Page Count 150
Imprint Rizzoli International Publications
Publisher Rizzoli International Publications