My name is David Alber. I am the author of the forthcoming book, The Heart of Myth: Wisdom Stories From Endangered People (Brighter Books, 2011.) With specific stories from over thirty endangered communities and a list of over one hundred resources to aid these cultures in peril, The Heart of Myth promises to be a positive force affecting the lives of endangered peoples. More about the book can be found at http://www.heartofmyth.com.

I’m hoping you might have a photo of Ken or the Ogoni that can be re-printed in an upcoming book.

Since Brighter Books is a small press (and I am not making much off the book), I don’t imagine that there will be any payment for the photo. However, your work’s inclusion in the book would support indigenous rights and also add nicely to your resume.

Phil Cousineau, Sam Keen, Wes `Scoop’ Nisker, and Malidoma Somé have already positively endorsed the book. And since Brighter Books wanted to make the book a visual experience, photos and maps will add significantly to the quality of the book.

If you would be interested in contributing a photo (or photos), please email the release of publication rights to climbing30@yahoo.com.

Thank you very much for your time and I look forward to seeing your beautiful photography in print next year.

Best wishes,
Dave