Acts of Faith

In Acts of Faith, acclaimed photographer Art Wolfe presents a stunning portrait of global rituals, festivals, and other faith-based traditions. Collected over 40 years of international travels, the images are full of energy and movement—swirling dervishes in Turkey, monks in Bhutan, millions of pilgrims massed on the banks of Ganges—revealing profound insights into the human experience and myriad expressions of spirituality. Art's photographs are accompanied by illuminating commentary from mountaineer and journalist Art Davidson, exploring the meaning of faith and the different ways in which it manifests all around the world, from the highest peaks of the sacred Himalayas to the sanctity of a grove of ancient olive trees.RENOWNED PHOTOGRAPHER: Art Wolfe is one of the premier anthropological photographers in the world. With an immense fan following, Art’s name is synonymous with breathtaking photography.NEVER-BEFORE-SEEN IMAGES: Acts of Faith presents stunning new images that capture the beautiful breadth of human spirituality, chronicling religious rituals and feats of faith across the globe.ILLUMINATING COMMENTARY: Art’s photography is accompanied by illuminating text from mountaineer and journalist Art Davidson, who has written extensively on the environment and Indigenous people througout the world. Acts of Faith also boasts a foreword by revered travel writer Pico Iyer.HIGHLY GIFTABLE: With its oversized, hardcover format, featuring gorgeous full-color photography and informative essays, Acts of Faith makes an excellent gift for photography enthusiasts, international travelers, book collectors, and more.