
The SPIEGEL-Bestseller book Wunderwerk Earth is Christian Klepp’s love poem to our planet.
In order to understand Earth in all its diversity and to treat our planet sustainably and respectfully, we must know how our planet really works. To accomplish this, Christian Klepp spent 25 years studying the complex and deep workings of the Earth system, exploring its landscapes, and exposing himself to the planet and its climate with heart and soul. In places of unique beauty, he found ancient rocks that have preserved the stories of perpetual change since the Earth’s formation. In a vivid and understandable way, he brings the exciting stories of these rocks back to life before our eyes. The climate of the Earth is not neglected either, because from the deep time in Earth history we can learn a great deal about our present-day climate crisis.
Christian Klepp’s photographs accompany this book. They show his intimate moments in nature. For some of his images, he needed several years of patience to capture these very special lighting conditions. For example, the book cover is adorned with the smoothly polished sandstone walls of Antelope Canyon in Arizona – seen through the eyes of Christian Klepp. His very personal view of our planet is characterized by respect and deep love for the marvel of Earth. In an amalgamation of generally understandable geoscientific knowledge and personal experiences he aims at arousing curiosity and awareness to appreciate our planet and to decisively counteract the all-too-fast climate change. We humans are only a snapshot in Earth’s history, shorter than a blink of an eye. Earth does not need us at all – but we need her all the more! A good reason why we should love our planet and treat it with respect.
Dr. Christian Klepp studied meteorology and geology at the University of Hamburg and received his doctorate in geosciences. He worked as a university lecturer and was actively involved in international climate research for 25 years. During numerous research expeditions to the most remote corners of the planet, he was able to gain a deep insight into the landscapes and their formation. For 30 years now, Christian Klepp is also photographing the untouched landscapes of our planet. His thirst for adventure and deep love for the planet led to the fusion of his profession with landscape photography in 2019.
With a foreword by the internationally renowned climate researcher Prof. Dr. Hartmut Graßl, director emeritus at the Max Planck Institute for Meteorology in Hamburg, Germany.
The video trailer of the book Wunderwerk Earth
Testimonials
This plea for affection for our earth or at least for respect for the miracle Earth and thus for the miracle of our existence on it has personally brought me so much new insight that I can only recommend one thing: Please read and marvel-and please also change your own behavior for the benefit of us all.
This book is an eye opener. It inspires awe and contemplation for the uniqueness of our planet, and shows why we as humanity have to treat Earth in a very sustainable way.
A stunning visual celebration of the extraordinary planet we live on.
Review for Spektrum der Wissenschaft
Geoscientist Christian Klepp portrays the history of Earth’s formation in a book written with great love for his subject. The spark of enthusiasm for the textbook knowledge ignites thanks to the successful narrative structure and the excellent nature photography. The book offers a very vivid insight into the fascinating history of the formation and deep workings of our planet.
For everyone interested in Earth, this book is a feast.
A tribute to our planet packed with impressive images by an exceptionally talented photographer. Rarely have insights about our planet been presented in such a readable and compelling way.
Christian is not only a highly accomplished landscape photographer, but also a very eloquent geoscientist with a PhD and more than 20 years of experience in climate research.
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Photo Exhibition at Stadtmuseum Schleswig
Photo Exhibition in Schleswig
From 13 December 2024 to 16 March 2025, the renowned Stadtmuseum Schleswig will host the photo exhibition Wunderwerk Natur, with large-format works by Dr. Christian Klepp. The opening will take place with a vernissage on Thursday, 12 December 2024 at 7 pm.
Christian Klepp in the NDR Talkshow
NDR Talkshow 07 July 23
Christian Klepp in the NDR Talkshow on 7 July 2023 in an interview with Barbara Schöneberger and Hubertus Meyer-Burckhardt
Interview about Wunderwerk Earth with Edel Books
Book Interview
Interview with Dr. Christian Klepp and the Edel Books publisher about his SPIEGEL bestseller book Wunderwerk Earth
Christian Klepp at BR Abendschau
BR Abendschau from 30 Nov 22
Live on BR Abendschau on 30 November 2022: “As a climate researcher, Christian Klepp ventures to the most remote places, capturing its beauty in breathtaking images.”
Wunderwerk Erde Lecture at Planetarium Hamburg
Radio 21 interview in the Annette Radüg Show
Radio 21 Interview
Interview about “Wunderwerk Erde” on 8 November 2022 in the Radio 21 Menschen bei Anette Radüg Show.
Wunderwerk Erde at NDR DAS! on the red sofa
NDR DAS! from7 Nov 22
Presenting “Wunderwerk Erde” at NDR DAS! on the red sofa “to arouse respect and curiosity for our planet and to protect its diversity”
Wunderwerk Erde Interview at SWR1 Leute
Interview at SWR1 Leute
Radio interview with SWR1 Leute: “Christian Klepp’s photos turn the earth into art.”