Make Every Day Earth Day

Earth Day is a reminder to look at the world we share — and to understand it more deeply. This TASCHEN selection brings together books that do exactly that. From Sebastião Salgado’s sweeping photographic tributes to the Amazon rainforest, the African continent, and the untouched landscapes of Genesis, to Peter Beard’s iconic document of East African wildlife in The End of the Game — these are some of the most powerful visual records of our planet. Julia Watson’s Lo—TEK series explores indigenous design solutions rooted in ecological wisdom, while Homes for Our Time: Sustainable Living and Green Architecture chart a path toward building in harmony with nature. Botanical classics such as Anna Atkins’ pioneering Cyanotypes, Redouté’s Roses, and A Garden Eden complete a collection that spans photography, architecture, and natural history. Books to read, revisit, and pass on.