A retrospective of Edward Burtynsky’s photography from the past 40 years, The Great Acceleration reveals the depth of Burtynsky’s investigation into the human alteration of natural landscapes around the world, showing their present fragility and enduring beauty in equal measure. Including many of Burtynsky’s landmark images, some of which have never previously been published, the book is an urgent call to action, inviting us to appreciative the sublimity that remains in nature while deepening our understanding of the challenges and responsibilities confronting us today.