Prix Prictet is an internationally recognised award for the use of photography to deliver powerful messages on the the most pressing issues facing the planet. The 2009 award focused on the theme of global warming and the effects of pollution on our planet. Over 300 photographers were nominated, with 12 of the best artists shortlisted for the award.
This coffee-table sized book comes with a stunning collection of photographs with jaw-dropping visual impact. From war, to famine to natural disasters, each and every image is a stark contrast to the natural beauty of the planet we live on. Earth succeeds in reflecting on the issues that plague some of the poorest and richest nations on earth.
Foreword by Honorary President of Prix Pictet, Kofi Annan:
“This book contains a collection of stunning images from some of the world’s best and most original photographers. Together, these photographs by the artists shortlisted for the Prix Pictet highlight the beauty of the earth we share. But they also expose the damage, deliberately or carelessly, we are inflicting on our own environment.”