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Harmony: A New Way of Looking at Our World
AuthorCharles, Prince of Wales
Tony Juniper
Ian Skelly
PublisherHarper
Pages336
AwardsNautilus Book Award
ISBN0061731358
OCLC419857221

Harmony: A New Way of Looking at Our World is 2010 book written by Charles, Prince of Wales with Tony Juniper and Ian Skelly. The book focuses on the world's environment which includes climate change, architecture and agriculture which the Prince of Wales usually addresses. The book has been translated into many different languages. There is also a children's edition of Harmony.

Reception

Harmony: A New Way of Looking at Our World received favorable reviews.

International Making Cities Livable Council stated, "Harmony is truly a wise book. It shows how all the areas the Prince has addressed in the past – architecture and planning, agriculture, education, the arts, healthcare, society and economy – have all suffered as a result of our disconnect from Nature. Through outstanding examples and best practices, he shows how each field is beginning to heal through the exemplary work of individuals and groups around the globe."[1]

Climate sight.org wrote, "Harmony: a New Way of Looking at our World is beautifully bound, with thick, glossy pages full of photographs that take you on a visual journey of the natural and architectural wonders of the world. They further stated, Prince Charles explored a wide array of fascinating subjects that never managed to bore me. From the mathematical relationships found in the biosphere, to the importance of agricultural crop diversity in a changing climate, to the fascinating stream of engineering known as biomimicry, to the history of Islamic architecture…they may seem unrelated, but in fact all lead back to the importance of sustainability, in every sense of the word, and the incredible wisdom and beauty that can be found in nature."[2]

Awards and recognitions

In 2010, a documentary aired on the NBC channel which the Prince of Wales narrated. The documentary was directed by Academy Award and Directors Guild Award nominee Stuart Sender.[3][4] The New York Times called it "breathtaking and beautifully filmed."[5]

The book won a Nautilus Book Award in 2011.[6]

In 2012, The film premiered at Sundance Film Festival, receiving positive reviews.[7]

References

  1. ^ "Our Thoughts on Harmony: A New Way of Looking at Our World". livablecities.org. Retrieved 7 August 2013.
  2. ^ "Harmony: a New Way of Looking at our World". climatesight.org. 7 February 2011. Retrieved 7 August 2013.
  3. ^ "Documentary: 'Harmony, A New Way of Looking At Our World'". Retrieved 7 August 2013.
  4. ^ Zelman, Joanna (2010-11-19). "'Harmony': Prince Charles Of Wales' New Environmental Film Is A Call For Action (VIDEO)". Huffington Post. Retrieved 7 August 2013.
  5. ^ "Prince Charles Dishes Dirt (the Organic Kind)". nytimes.com. 18 November 2010. Retrieved 12 August 2013.
  6. ^ "2011 Nautilus Award Gold Winners". Retrieved 7 August 2013.
  7. ^ Neild, Barry (28 April 2012). "Robert Redford praises Prince Charles's film at Sundance festival". Guardian. Retrieved 7 August 2013.


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