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Kinfolk Wilderness

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Kinfolk Wilderness by John Burns explores the deep connection between nature and human creativity. The book blends photography, essays, and interviews to illustrate how the wilderness influences arts and culture. Readers are taken on a visual and literary journey that celebrates the beauty and inspiration found in untamed landscapes.
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This book may appeal to you if you appreciate exploring the interplay of nature, art, and community. With its stunning photography and engaging narratives, it provides an inspiring look at outdoor adventures and the simple beauty found in the wilderness. If you're drawn to discovering how creativity flourishes in natural settings, this might become a cherished addition to your collection.

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The second volume in the new Kinfolk trilogy (followingΒ Kinfolk Islands), which invites readers to celebrate the beauty and possibility to be found in the great outdoors.

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Discover the joy of the great outdoors and the pleasures of slow travel with Kinfolk Wilderness. Whatever your pace or purpose, the stories within will provide you with a fresh perspective on what it means to be 'outdoorsy', whether that means trekking from hut to hut in New Zealand, saddling up at a Patagonian ranch or simply taking a moment for mindfulness amid the pristine peaks of Bhutan.

Featuring vibrant photography, practical guidance and thoughtful reflections on land stewardship, Kinfolk Wilderness brings together inspiring itineraries from five continents that promise adventure, inspire awe and spark a deeper connection to the landscape. You’ll find entry points into bucolic European idylls from Denmark to Romania, discover new hiking trails through the ancient hills of Iraqi Kurdistan and learn how to stargaze in the haunting dark-sky deserts of California.

Guided by the belief that travel is as much a state of mind as an action or itinerary, Kinfolk celebrates a way of exploring our world that not only fosters thoughtful perspectives on the places we visit but also deepens our relationship with home once the journey is over.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781648291715

Publisher: Workman Publishing

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 11 April 2023

Country: United States

Imprint: Artisan Books

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 26.0mm

Width: 202.0mm

Height: 270.0mm

Weight: 1080g

Pages: 256

About the Author

John BurnsΒ is the editor in chief ofΒ Kinfolk, a quarterly magazine based in Copenhagen, Denmark. Founded in 2011,Β KinfolkΒ delves into personal values and quality of life, and inspires its readers to approach life with intention, energy, and a sense of community. Burns is also the author ofΒ Kinfolk Islands,Β Kinfolk Travel, andΒ The Kinfolk Garden; other books in this series includeΒ The Kinfolk Table,Β The Kinfolk Home, andΒ The Kinfolk Entrepreneur.

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