Nomads: Life on the move

A beguiling look at contemporary nomadic cultures around the world, offering a timely insight into alternative ways of life that connect us to our ancestral roots.

Once upon a time, all humans were nomadic. Today, our houses, cars and modern conveniences keep the natural world at arm’s length.

 

But some nomadic cultures have managed to survive the twists and turns of histories. They herd their cattle across Arctic tundra, or follow ancient trade routes through the Sahara Desert . They travel light, living in temporary structures that are easily dismantled. They have a deep understanding and respect for the environment they inhabit; looking after it so that it can look after them.

 

This book looks at seven nomadic cultures today; from the Nenets of Siberia to the Yanomami of the Amazon rainforest. Their lifestyles and traditions offer a window on a simpler way of living; one that can connect us with ancient human history and with this planet that we all call home.

 

"A non-fiction text that looks at how nomadic life came to be that "is without compare" - School Library Journal starred review

 

 

THE AUTHOR

 

Kinchoi Lam is an artist and picturebook creator based in Hong Kong. He is a recent graduate of the Cambridge School of Art Children’s Book Illustration MA, and winner of the Batsford Prize 2021. He was also shortlisted for the World Illustration Awards 2020, and selected for the exhibition of Bologna.