Elements: In Pursuit of the Wild

• The first book from internationally acclaimed Rucksack Magazine, whose bi-annual themed journals feature stories, photographs, and interviews on wilderness, travel, adventure, and escapism
• Presents predominantly new material which has not been published in the journals or online
• Locations featured in this book include the Faroe Islands, the northwest Pacific, Scandinavia, and Scotland

"I have to say that Rucksack Magazine immediately earned a spot as one of my all time favourite travel related magazines out there." - runhumans.com

Elements, In Pursuit of the Wild, is a powerful and moving visual journey of discovery created by the editors of Rucksack Magazine. In this compilation are stories, interviews, and stunning photographs that highlight locations where we are overwhelmed by the beauty of nature. These wild places embody peace and tranquility, and exploring them requires courage, a sense of adventure, and an intrepid curiosity about the world. Locations featured in this book include the Faroe Islands, the northwest Pacific, Scandinavia, and Scotland, among other places. The majority of the material in this book is previously unpublished, online or in print.

Isolatie, avontuur, escapisme, wilde natuur

Frozen seas crash onto charcoal sand, deserted landscapes disappear beneath swathes of rolling mist and burning lava erupts from smoking volcanoes; to pursue the wild is to embark on a journey that can never quite be fulfilled. These are places that cannot be defined or easily described in a phrase or sentence, constrained to a single image. And nor should they be. These are places that need to be felt; to be showcased and explored, a connection with their wild beauty unearthed.

The creators of Rucksack Magazine bring you Elements: In Pursuit of the Wild. Divided into four parts, the visual and written stories in this book showcase the raw, unrelenting power of earth, air, fire and water.

With dramatic photography and captivating narratives from locations such as Iceland, the Faroe Islands, Scotland and the Pacific Northwest, the purpose of these pages is to amaze and enthral; to inspire awe and wonder at the beautifully terrifying world around us.

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