![]() When an unmanned Yma probe discovers evidence of alien life on another planet, the "expedition" of the title is sent to investigate.īarlowe writes as a sort of 24th century Audubon, presenting his findings in a collection of paintings, sketches, field notes, and diary entries from his explorations of Darwin IV. Aided by the benevolent and technologically superior alien race, the Yma, humanity begins to repair their ravaged world while simultaneously learning more about the universe around them. Most of the remaining fauna, save humans, have suffered horrible mutation. The story goes that in the 24th century the exploitation of the Earth's ecosystem has created an environment so toxic that mass extinctions have wiped out nearly half of its animal population. Consequently it has truly incredible artwork. It was written and illustrated by the artist Wayne Douglas Barlowe. ![]() ![]() To cut right to the chase this is my favorite book of all time. ![]()
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