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The Human Planet: Earth at the Dawn of the Anthropocene
A dynamic aerial exploration of our changing planet, published on the 50th anniversary of Earth Day
The Human Planet is a sweeping visual chronicle of the Earth today from a photographer who has circled the globe to report on such urgent issues as climate change, sustainable agriculture, and the ever-expanding human footprint. George Steinmetz is at home on every continent, documenting both untrammeled nature and the human project that relentlessly redesigns the planet in its quest to build shelter, grow food, generate energy, and create beauty through art and architecture. In his images, accompanied by authoritative text by renowned science writer Andrew Revkin, we are encountering the dramatic and perplexing new face of our ancient home.
The Human Planet is a sweeping visual chronicle of the Earth today from a photographer who has circled the globe to report on such urgent issues as climate change, sustainable agriculture, and the ever-expanding human footprint. George Steinmetz is at home on every continent, documenting both untrammeled nature and the human project that relentlessly redesigns the planet in its quest to build shelter, grow food, generate energy, and create beauty through art and architecture. In his images, accompanied by authoritative text by renowned science writer Andrew Revkin, we are encountering the dramatic and perplexing new face of our ancient home.
256 pages, Hardcover
Published April 7, 2020
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December 7, 2022
Staggering images. They were profoundly beautiful, but effected a harsh realization on the tragedy of the human footprint. An alluring disaster.
March 15, 2021
This is a coffee table book with meaning! The photographs will literally transport you to other environments, asking yourself what it would be like to be there. The content will have you thinking about the world’s climate problems, and it is a great read when looking to be inspired for change.
February 12, 2021
Beautiful photos. One of the best in the business.
September 18, 2021
照片拍得都非常美，有好些属于强迫症福音（排列整齐等等）。视觉享受以外，每张照片都有具体介绍人类是如何在影响地球的，hence anthropocene。学到一些知识。图书馆随便偶遇的书也非常不错。
November 17, 2023
Stunning and informative.
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