The photobook Genesis presents a comprehensive visual exploration of unspoiled environments, with a focus on pristine landscapes, wildlife, and indigenous communities. Its imagery emphasizes the interconnectedness of life and the planet’s original state prior to industrial impact.

Through meticulous black-and-white photography, the book captures both the grandeur and vulnerability of natural habitats, offering a solemn and contemplative mood. The extensive 520-page volume underscores the depth of the project, showcasing the scale of the Earth’s untouched corners.

Co-authored by Sebastião Salgado and Lélia Wanick Salgado and published by Taschen in 2013, Genesis stands as a significant photographic record within the landscape and wildlife categories.