Beyond Words

Celebrate the light, beauty, and majesty of the earth's wilderness. This collection encompasses all seven continents, from the plains of the Serengeti to the lofty slopes of the Himalayas, from the outback of Australia and the frozen Antarctic to the quiet beauty of Japan.

Celebrate the light, beauty, and majesty of the earth's wilderness. This collection encompasses all seven continents, from the plains of the Serengeti to the lofty slopes of the Himalayas, from the outback of Australia and the frozen Antarctic to the quiet beauty of Japan.

Each portrait uses extraordinary natural light to reveal the elements of the wilderness. Photographer Art Wolfe captures the essence of earth in this inspired collection of spectacular landscapes. Complementing the photography is a collection of essays and myths from around the world.

Included are stories from the native peoples of China, Japan, India, Africa, Australia, Polynesia, Europe, and the Americas. Art Davidson takes the reader on a journey that reveals the theme of light as one of the unifying elements in cultures and religions throughout the world.