{"product_id":"wc-world-citizen-9788862087896","title":"WC - World Citizen","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003eWC. World Citizen presents photographs taken by Gustav Willeit while traveling across Italy, China, Japan, California, Iceland, and Uganda, capturing the traces of the past and the rapid loss of biodiversity caused by humanity's interventions. The book is a journey into nature's folds and cracks, reflecting on the precarious nature of our habitation. \u003c\/blockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat\u003c\/strong\u003e: Hardback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e: 160 pages\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublication date\u003c\/strong\u003e: 13 April 2023\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher\u003c\/strong\u003e: Damiani\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWC. World Citizen presents a captivating collection of photographs taken by Gustav Willeit during his travels across Italy, China, Japan, California, Iceland, and Uganda. These images serve as a testament to the undeniable presence of human civilization and its impact on the natural world. Regardless of latitude and longitude, the undeniable evidence of human presence, civilization, and anthropogenic interventions in natural ecosystems has led to a catastrophic loss of biodiversity at an unprecedented rate.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHowever, Willeit remains cognizant of the fact that humanity does not own Earth, and this realization is deeply reflected in the photographs that depict our home as increasingly becoming a precarious habitation. The book serves as a journey into the intricate folds and cracks of nature, revealing the profound impact of humanity's arrogant stewardship.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWe, as WCs, embrace the designation of \"world citizens,\" as coined by Japanese composer Sakamoto. Yet, as WCs, we run the risk of gradually evolving into a lesser noble nature, a transformation that threatens the delicate balance of our planet.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThese photographs serve as a powerful reminder of our responsibility to protect and preserve the natural world for future generations. They encourage us to reflect on our actions and strive towards a more sustainable and harmonious relationship with the Earth and its inhabitants.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAs we navigate the complexities of our globalized world, let us remember the words of Willeit: \"The Earth does not belong to us. We are merely custodians of this beautiful planet.\" Let us strive to be WCs of the highest noble nature, where our actions reflect our deep respect and love for the Earth and its diverse ecosystems.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 1352g\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimension\u003c\/strong\u003e: 247 x 308 x 21 (mm)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN-13\u003c\/strong\u003e: 9788862087896\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Shulph Ink","offers":[{"title":"Hardback","offer_id":44172519080186,"sku":"9788862087896","price":34.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0522\/4297\/2845\/products\/1681481585259_book.jpg?v=1681590164","url":"https:\/\/shulphink.com\/products\/wc-world-citizen-9788862087896","provider":"Shulph Ink","version":"1.0","type":"link"}