The Coasts of California by Obi Kaufmann

You can feel the passion and artistry poured into each page of this book – a labor of love borne from the author’s reverence of California’s coasts and the hope it will be defended for generations. It contains encyclopedic information on coastal ecosystems, deep history, geomorphology, and all the creatures that are characters in this living story. On nearly every page are portraits of countless species, sweeping landscapes, and detailed maps of California’s coast, which will delight any naturalist, aspiring artist, or lover of the outdoors. 

Paperback, 672 pages, Heyday Books, 8” x 5 ¾”.