Food Planet Future The Art of Turning Food and Climate Perils Into Possibilities

Food Planet Future takes the reader on a remarkable visual tour of everyday foods and in the process, connects us more deeply to the world we help to shape. It draws upon art, research, and innovative practices to reimagine the tangled crises of food security, climate change, and biodiversity loss. Food Planet Future invokes awe and wonder and inspires action taken on our Earth’s behalf. “Robert Dash’s extraordinary images are doorways to both knowledge and imagination. Great art gives us new eyes and minds. We see the world differently and are transformed in turn. What you see here are the light catchers, the photon transformers, the source of life for every living being. Seeing through Robert’s lens is to appreciate the mystery and grandeur of the living world in a way that is unforgettable.” Paul Hawken, Founder, Regeneration.org “Amazing visual feast with a terrific message!” David R. Montgomery, Author, Dirt: The Erosion of Civilizations, Growing a Revolution “Robert’s images are breathtaking, yet just the delectable appetizer to his accompanying text, which is a feast for the mind. Thoughtful, balanced, and exceedingly well researched, this book will challenge what you think you know about the food we eat every day, and help you make real choices today which will have an impact on generations to come.” Ginya Truitt Nakata, Global Agriculture Coalition Builder “Dash stunningly juxtaposes … [a] vision of life as though viewed simultaneously through a microscope and a telescope, the images are interwoven with essays that draw our attention to the fragility of plant habitats and the urgent need to ensure their protection.” Rob Kesseler, Emeritus Professor of Arts, Design & Science, University of the Arts, London and award-winning author of Pollen, Seeds, and Fruit “Inspiring, beautiful, nature, art: it’s all here to inspire us with wonder and appreciation.” Anne Biklé, Co-Author with David R. Montgomery, What Your Food Ate