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On the other side of latitude 66° 33_ 44_ is an illustrated book in drawings of the two polar regions, that shows themselves at first glance dead , silent and hostile , but yet they are full of life.

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Since her childhood , the authoress of the book was intrigued of the polar regions of our planet and read even many books on the polar explorers marveled at some exhibition and saw countless films. Then, the day was come to put itself apart with the topic polar regions ; and there was a large sign collection full of pastel and pencil drawings , from then with her own texts created a picture book.
Although at first glance they seem dead, still and hostile, the two regions of the world in this illustrated book are shown to be full of life. Every life form which exists in the polar regions is a true survivor and a specialist in adapting to this area full of extremes, which has proved to be a unique habitat that is worth protecting. We still have a lot to learn from it and it is vital that we preserve it.

"The experience that someone who has researched both the polar regions of our plant has gathered, could not differ more extremely from the life that a person normally lives.
But every experience is worthwhile. It shows the uniqueness and singularity of life, in a place where it seems like it´s impossible to live..."

Friederike Küster

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Küster, Friederike
Friederike Küster was born in Munich in the early 1960s, and grew up as a typical representative of the baby boom generation. Spurred on by the ideals of her family, who encouraged her to be open-minded and curious, education and training have always played an important role in her life alongside her hunger for knowledge and experience. Books became a significant part of her life at a very early age. Her passion for nature led her to choose a career in landscape gardening, however she was forced to give up her vocation eight years ago due to health problems. Since then, words, writing and her easel have not only become her friends - they are an enduring part of her life and career as a passionate copywriter and author.

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