Paul Bogard Boeken

The "terrific ... moving, poetic, immersive, multifaceted, and thought-provoking" book (Publishers Weekly) that will open your eyes to the night. A brilliantly starry night is one of nature's most thrilling wonders. Yet in our world of nights as bright as day, most of us no longer experience true darkness. Eight out of ten Americans born today won't ever live where they can see the Milky Way. And exposure to artificial light at night has been cited as a factor in health concerns ranging from poor sleep to cancer. In his gorgeous debut, THE END OF NIGHT, Paul Bogard travels the globe to find the night, blending personal narrative, natural history, health, science, and folklore to shed light on darkness. Showing exactly what we've lost, what we have left, and what we might hope to regain, he attempts nothing less than a restoration of how we see the spectacularly primal, wildly dark night sky.

Streetlamps, neon signs - an ever-present glow that has changed the natural world and adversely affected our health; Paul Bogard illuminates the problems caused by a lack of darkness.

Solastalgia, a term coined by philosopher Glenn Albrecht, captures the emotional distress of witnessing environmental change while still being in one's home. It reflects the deep connection to our surroundings and the resulting longing and pain when they deteriorate. This concept emphasizes how our affection for the environment can motivate us to take action to protect it, highlighting the intersection of emotional well-being and ecological awareness.

The enchanting narrative celebrates a child's adventure in experiencing the beauty of natural darkness, contrasting the brightened night skies of modern cities. Accompanied by stunning watercolor illustrations, it invites young readers to explore the wonders of the night and encourages a sense of curiosity and comfort in the dark. Ideal for bedtime reading, this story fosters a connection to nature and the nighttime world.

Praise for The Ground Beneath Us A beautiful call for deeper physical, intellectual, and emotional connections between people and Earth. Paul Bogard eloquently describes the roots of culture and ecology, and the importance of the many forms of 'ground' and soil for our collective future.-David George Haskell, author of The Songs of Trees and the Pulitzer finalist, The Forest Unseen; Professor of Biology, University of the South

Auf der Suche nach Dunkelheit in einer Welt des künstlichen Lichts Die Nacht verschwindet. Über die ganze Erdkugel verteilt sich nachts gleißendes Licht von Straßenlaternen, Wohnhäusern, Tankstellen. Betrachtet man sich die nächtlichen Kontinente unseres Planeten auf Satellitenfotos, scheinen sie in Flammen zu stehen – so viel Licht strahlen sie aus. Das meiste davon ist reine Verschwendung. Unser lichtgesättigtes Zeitalter ermöglicht uns kaum noch die Vorstellung von einer Zeit, in der die Nacht wirklich dunkel war. Schon heute erleben rund zwei Drittel aller Amerikaner und Europäer keine wirkliche Nacht mehr oder wohnen in einer Region, die als lichtverschmutzt gilt. Dabei ist die natürliche Dunkelheit der Nacht unerlässlich für unsere Gesundheit und die aller Lebewesen. Paul Bogard begibt sich – vom hellsten bis zum dunkelsten Punkt der Erde – auf eine faszinierende Suche nach natürlicher Dunkelheit in einer Welt, die durch zunehmende Elektrifizierung immer heller wird.