UA Press releases two new books about exploring and preserving Alaska
by Michelle Saport |
The University of Alaska Press recently announced the release of two new books, "Nuvuk, the Northernmost: Altered Land, Altered Lives in Barrow, Alaska" by Daniel James Inulak Lum and "Northern Exposures: An Adventuring Career in Stories and Images" by Jonathan Waterman.
About "Nuvuk, the Northernmost" by Daniel James Inulak Lum:
For years, tour guide Daniel Lum brought visitors as well as his children out to the
remote corners of Barrow to witness polar bears and walrus on the beaches. Over time,
snapping photos for tourists and shooting photographs of his own, he has been witness
to the profound environmental changes taking place as his homeland shifts and disappears
before his eyes.
As arguments over climate change rage in more temperate locales, "Nuvuk, the Northernmost" is a poignant snapshot of life in a town where these changes are impossible to overlook. Lum's vivid photographs of wildlife such as whales, polar bears and birds offer rare close-ups of animals few ever see. In addition, Lum provides vivid descriptions and pictures of daily life in and around Barrow, offering a compelling insider's introduction to living on the tip of the world. With Lum as a capable guide, "Nuvuk, the Northernmost" is a chance to see a rare world before it changes forever.
About "Northern Exposures" by Jonathan Waterman:
North of the sixtieth parallel, the sun shines for less than six hours in the winter,
and towering mountains are the only skyscrapers. Pristine waters serve caribou, moose
and bears in an unbroken landscape. At any given moment in this spectacular scenery,
there's a good chance that Jonathan Waterman is present, trekking across the land.
A masterful adventurer, Waterman has spent decades exploring beautiful northern spaces.
The essays and photographs collected in "Northern Exposures" are a product of this
passion for exploration and offer an unparalleled view into adventuring in the North
and beyond.
Picking up after "In the Shadow of Denali," his first book of essays, "Northern Exposures" collects 23 stories from Waterman's 30-year career that show the evolution of the adventurer's career and work, from ducking avalanches near the Gulf of Alaska to searching for the most pristine tundra on the continent, from writing haiku on Denali in the depth of winter to decrying oil development in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. Ninety-six spectacular photographs taken by Waterman during his expeditions lend a broader context and allow readers to fully understand his heartfelt argument for protecting these places. Whether active, aspiring or just armchair adventurers, readers will be inspired by Waterman's career.
For more information about these and other University of Alaska Press titles, please visit the UA Press website or call (800) 621-2736.
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