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Paperback. Zustand: New. The bewildering white-outs and mirages that stem from the peculiarities of light in the Arctic were attributed in Native American mythology to Raven, the trickster god; as a scientist Barry Lopez understood such phenomena to be a function of physics, but the reverence he retained for their ability to challenge our perception imbues this classic 1986 volume with a sense of awe that borders on spirituality. A blend of natural science, anthropology and philosophy, it is a keenly observed account of the polar landscape that strives to connect the cultural and the natural.…

Super octavo softcover (VG+); all our specials have minimal description to keep listing them viable. They are at least reading copies, complete and in reasonable condition, but usually secondhand; frequently they are superior examples. Ordering more than one book will reduce your overall postage costs.…

Soft cover. Zustand: New. 1st Edition. 121 pages : colour illustrations, portrait ; 23 cm. Catalogue of a sales exhibition held at Redfern Gallery, London, Nov. 15, 2011-Jan. 26, 2012.