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Book Synopsis: A magnificent illustrated journey into California’s famed deserts and the astonishingly abundant life they contain.
From Obi Kaufmann, author-illustrator of the best-selling California Field Atlas, comes a grand adventure through time, geography, and ecology in California’s deserts. Of a piece with his richly illustrated books The Forests of California and The Coasts of California, this volume features hundreds of vivid watercolor maps and illustrations, blending art and science to breathtaking effect.
Journeying through the Great Basin, Mojave, Colorado, and Sonoran Deserts, Kaufmann pays special attention to national and state parks and monuments, and to the dozens of wilderness areas that reveal the underappreciated natural abundance of California’s arid lands. From Joshua Tree to Death Valley, these deserts full of life, as Kaufmann evokes them, are perfect places for meditating on our future, and for imagining a California that might thrive beyond the age of climate breakdown.
The Deserts of California is a canonical entry into the literature of the American deserts, uniquely colorful and celebratory, and abounding in hope and wonder.
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Discover the breathtaking beauty and hidden wonders of California's deserts with "The Deserts of California: A California Field Atlas". This captivating book, written and illustrated by Obi Kaufmann, takes you on a grand adventure through time, geography, and ecology. With its stunning watercolor maps and illustrations, this volume seamlessly combines art and science to offer a truly immersive experience.
Explore the Great Basin, Mojave, Colorado, and Sonoran Deserts like never before. Kaufmann's meticulous attention to detail brings these deserts to life, showcasing the astonishing abundance of flora and fauna that thrive in these seemingly harsh environments. From Joshua Tree to Death Valley, you'll be awe-inspired by the wealth of natural wonders waiting to be discovered.
This book is not just a visual delight, but also a thought-provoking journey into the future. Kaufmann invites you to meditate on our planet's changing climate and envision a California that can thrive even in the face of adversity. With hope and wonder, "The Deserts of California" serves as a testament to the indomitable spirit of these remarkable landscapes.
Don't miss out on this canonical entry into the literature of the American deserts. Immerse yourself in the world of California's deserts and embrace the beauty and possibility they hold. Click here to grab your copy of "The Deserts of California: A California Field Atlas" now!
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