Few landscapes convey nature in all of its untamed splendor like the Arctic. Fewer stillconjure respect like the seldom traveled and ethereal North Pole. Yet, sadly, this largelypristine and mostly misconceived treasure is now in jeopardy. Sebastian Copeland's noblegoal in these pages is to pay homage to this wonderland, and, in turn, bring awareness toits perilous plight.Copeland's multifaceted background--not only a polar explorer, award- winningphotographer, and established author and journalist but also a dedicated environmentaladvocate--offers us a unique vantage point from which to appreciate this lonely spot. TheArctic is one of two of the last true wildernesses on the planet, and its demise should ringthe 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 arepragmatic--to seduce and inspire readers to help foster a transformation toward asustainable future.

The book will feature segments of Sebastian's diaries, including entries from his tripscrossing the Arctic Sea to reach the North Pole and a record- setting, south-to-northcrossing of the Greenland ice mass. The Arctic takes the reader along for the ride--ittinkers with the gear, shares the tug of the heavy sled, and teases the spirit as it pullstoward the wide-open space of an otherworldly earth. It is a visually arresting ode to thehuman pursuit of exploration and an open door to dream.