Renowned photographer, Chris Jordan went on assignment "his own" to capture the tragedy of the aftermath of this, the greatest natural disaster in the history of the United States. In " Katrina's Wake", his series of 50 photographs layer the horror of ruin with the uncanny beauty of nature, even in its most savage incarnation. They show how the remnants of a place
- from Mardi Gras beads to church pews, from computer stations to swing sets
- remind us all of the essence of a place. Essays by Bill Mc Kibben, Elizabeth Royte, & Susan Zakin explore the causes & effects of global warming, noting that we all have to be held responsible for the future of our planet. A portion of the profits from the sale of this book will be donated to organizations dedicated to the rebuilding of New Orleans.