The Darkness Manifesto Book: Ancient Rhythms That Sustain Life

The Darkness Manifesto is an informative, lyrical and eye-opening book which celebrates the magic of natural darkness, from starry skies and glowing deep-sea creatures to the silent hunts of owls and bats. 

Eklöf reveals how too much artificial light throws nature out of sync. Diminishing darkness affects insects ability to reproduce, birds are blinded by artificial lights, and bats starve as they wait for insects that only come out in the dark. For humans, light-induced sleep disturbances impact hormones and weight, and can contribute to mental health problems like chronic stress and depression. This book is friendly reminder, darkness is not to be feared but rather embraced and protected. 

• Author: Johan Eklöf
• Translator: Elizabeth DeNoma 
• Publisher: Microcosm Publishing
• Publication Year: 2023
• Hardcover 
• 272 pages
• Product Dimensions: 5.5" x 0.9" x 8.38"

About the author: Johan Eklöf, PhD, is a Swedish bat scientist and writer, best known for his work on microbat vision and more recently, light pollution. He lives in the west of Sweden, where he works as a conservationist and copywriter. Eklöf has studied bats for almost twenty years and now has his own consultancy company, hired by authorities, wind companies, municipalities, city planners, and environmental organizations as an expert on bats, night ecology, and nature friendly lighting.