Obi Kaufmann

A birthday gift to Jeffrey of The California Field Atlas introduced us to the world of Obi Kaufmann, naturalist, author, artist, poet, teacher. Obi pairs data with art in his stunning and compelling way; each page, each experience with his books invites us to discover aspects of our beautiful and complicated state and inspires us to joyfully adventure, dig deeper and help protect its natural environment. Come take a walk in Obi's world with us! 
Obi Kaufmann, naturalist, author, artist, poet, teacher. Obi pairs data with art in his stunning and compelling way.
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Obi Kaufmann's newest book, The Coasts of California
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From Obi Kaufmann comes a grand adventure through time, geography, and ecology in California’s deserts in his book The Deserts of California. This volume features hundreds of vivid watercolor maps and illustrations, blending art and science to breathtaking effect.
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Take a trip through the Golden State's forested lands in Obi Kaufmann's newest book, The Forests of California.
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In his follow up book, poet, painter and naturalist Obi Kaufmann, turns his creative and analytical attention to the Golden State's single most complex and controversial resource: water. He offers nine perspectives to illustrate the most pressing challenges facing California's water infrastructure.⁠
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