The Arctic: A Darker Shade of White

Few landscapes convey nature in all of its untamed splendor like the Arctic. Fewer still
conjure respect like the seldom traveled and ethereal North Pole. Yet, sadly, this largely
pristine and mostly misconceived treasure is now in jeopardy. Sebastian Copeland's noble
goal in these pages is to pay homage to this wonderland, and, in turn, bring awareness to
its perilous plight.
Copeland's multifaceted background-not only a polar explorer, award- winning
photographer, and established author and journalist but also a dedicated environmental
advocate-offers us a unique vantage point from which to appreciate this lonely spot. The
Arctic is one of two of the last true wildernesses on the planet, and its demise should ring
the 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 are
pragmatic-to seduce and inspire readers to help foster a transformation toward a
sustainable future.
The book will feature segments of Sebastian's diaries, including entries from his trips
crossing the Arctic Sea to reach the North Pole and a record- setting, south-to-north
crossing of the Greenland ice mass. The Arctic takes the reader along for the ride-it
tinkers with the gear, shares the tug of the heavy sled, and teases the spirit as it pulls
toward the wide-open space of an otherworldly earth. It is a visually arresting ode to the
human pursuit of exploration and an open door to dream.