The Darkness Manifesto
Why the world needs the night
$32.18
- Paperback
240 pages
- Release Date
13 February 2024
Summary
An enthralling and original encounter with darkness - and the secret, vital world within it.
The Darkness Manifesto urges us to cherish darkness for the sake of the environment, our own wellbeing, and all life on earth.
Entire ecosystems rely on natural darkness to flourish, from bats and keen-eyed owls capering across the starry sky to the bioluminescent creatures of the deep. But constant illumination has made light pollution a major threat. By extending our day, hu…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781529116106 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 1529116104 |
| Author: | Johan Eklöf, Dr Elizabeth DeNoma |
| Publisher: | Vintage Publishing |
| Imprint: | Vintage |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 240 |
| Release Date: | 13 February 2024 |
| Weight: | 170g |
| Dimensions: | 198mm x 129mm x 15mm |
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Critics Review
Poetic and philosophical at times, intimate and expansive at others * Daily Telegraph *
Superb… takes us on an exciting journey through multiple and fascinating areas of nocturnal biology… A critically important must-read for all who have an interest in the health of our planet * Russell Foster, author of Life Time *
A powerful contribution to our understanding of the harm we’re causing, and a clarion call for change * New Statesman *
Absolutely wonderful, full of graceful insight and gentle persuasion – Chris Goodall, author of What We Need to Do Now
I never knew the night could be this fascinating or that there was so much I wanted to know about it. Highly recommendable read * Nicklas Brendborg, author of Jellyfish Age Backwards *
An urgent and erudite hymn to the night, composed by a scientist with the soul of a poet * Chloe Aridjis, author of Book of Clouds *
A scintillating read by a conservationist of true literary flair * Rebecca Giggs, award-winning author of Fathoms *
A sophisticated exploration of the unintended consequences of artificial light on human society and the health of our planet, The Darkness Manifesto blends science with lyrical prose to draw attention to the immense importance of the night-time to all living organisms * Waterstones’ Best Popular Science Books of 2022 *
Accessible, fascinating, and stimulating […] acts as a siren call for anyone who is concerned about the affect of humanity on our environment. The Darkness Manifesto opens eyes, hearts, and minds to beauty of darkness, and the importance of its continued existence * LoveReading.co.uk *
Powerful … Eklöf [shows] it is time for us to re-embrace darkness, both for nature’s sake and our own * iNews *
About The Author
Johan Eklöf
Johan Eklöf (Author)
Johan Eklöf, PhD, is a Swedish bat scientist and writer, most known for his work on microbat vision and more recently, light pollution. He lives in the west of Sweden, where he works as a conservationist and copywriter. Johan has studied bats for almost twenty years and now has his own consultancy company, hired by authorities, wind companies, municipalities, city planners and environmental organizations as an expert on bats, night ecology, and nature-friendly lighting. The Darkness Manifesto is his first book to be translated into English.
Elizabeth DeNoma (Translator)
Dr. Elizabeth DeNoma is a literary translator from Scandinavian languages, as well as a developmental editor and publishing consultant specialising in international literature. In addition to The Darkness Manifesto, her recent translations include Jellyfish Age Backwards by Nicklas Brendborg and Winter Swimming by Susanna Sjöberg.
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