Ritva Kovalainen (22 results)

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good Dust Jacket. 224pp. Wonderful color photos & illustrations of various atiques thru-out. In Finnish language with some Norwegian. Size: Square Folio.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. Text in Finnish. 224 pp. Light wear on the covers. This classic book is made by two photographers, Ritva Kovalainen and Sanni Seppo. It has received Finnish award. It is about forgotten Finnish natural religion, where important landmarks were the hiides, sacred sacrificial trees and the bear, one of the most powerful forest deities. Illustrated, maps. …

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. 1st Edition. Black and white photography. Text in Finnish. 76 pp. Minor wear to corners.

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Renewed Edition. 'Puiden kansa' provides a comprehensive picture of the traditional beliefs of our ancestors concerning trees and forests and of the remnants of this tradition that Finns still carry within them. 'Puiden kansa' describes what trees can offer people besides game animals and utility articles or raw material for industry. Text in Finnish. 224 pp.…

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Text in Finnish. 319 pp. What does a natural forest look like? Many of us have never had the opportunity to walk in a forest that has been allowed to grow on its own terms for centuries. Pohjoistuulen metsä shows what kind of rich ecosystems our northern coniferous forests are at their best. The book opens up the past and present state of forests and why species and habitats are threatened and disappear. The focus is also on what we can do to preserve our last natural forests.…

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. 1st Edition. This photography book invites you into a world where trees are full of meaning - both as essential parts of our planet and as symbols of culture, spirituality, and wonder. In its pages, trees take center stage, revealing their beauty, complexity, and vital role in nature. Created by Ritva Kovalainen, a Suomi Prize-winning Finnish photographer recognized internationally for her tree and forest photography, this book is pure visual magic. Her images capture the shapes, textures, and moods of the natural world in a way that feels both intimate and grand. Text in Finnish and English. 151 pp. Slightly bumped corners with light edge wear.…

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. 1st Edition. This inspiring book opens a gentle, thoughtful journey into the diverse and beautiful trees of the Kimito region in Finland. Through vivid descriptions and captivating photography, it reveals not only the species themselves but also the deeper connection between the landscape, the seasons, and the people who have lived alongside these forests for generations. More than a guide, it is an invitation to slow down, observe, and rediscover the quiet wisdom of nature. Text in Finnish and Swedish. 96 pp. 13 cm x 17 cm. Dedication in the front free endpaper.…

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. 1st Edition. Signed by both authors. Black and white photography. Text in Finnish. 76 pp. Minor wear to corners. Signed by both authors.

Softcover. Condition: Near Fine. 1st Edition. Finnish photographer Ritva Kovalainen and author Sanni Seppo offer a fresh and thought-provoking look at Finland's forestry industry in Metsänhoidollisia toimenpiteitä. While Finnish forests are often celebrated for their economic success, this book highlights the human and environmental cost of intensive forest management. Filled with stunning photographs by Kovalainen, it captures forests reshaped by roads and logging, revealing how industrial practices have transformed natural landscapes. Kovalainen and Seppo, acclaimed for their award-winning exploration of Finnish forest mythology in Puiden kansa (1997), continue the story of Finland's forests into the present day. The book explores how 50 years of intensive forestry have fragmented ancient forests and changed the way people experience nature. Poetic place names like "Kelokkoaho" and "Sammalharju" hint at the past, while today's landscapes reflect the stark realities of clear-cutting, monocultures, and chemical interventions Text in Finnish only. 200 pp.…

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. 1st Edition. Text in Finnish and Swedish. 163 pp. Minor edge wear.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. Land of Beautiful Horses takes you on a breathtaking photographic journey through Turkey's Cappadocia region. Marvel at dramatic landscapes sculpted from volcanic tuff, timeless villages, and the harmonious blend of nature and human life. Experience traces of past cultures -from early Christian monastery frescoes to the everyday lives of locals - captured with grace in both photographs and poems. A captivating tribute to Cappadocia's history, people, and enduring charm. Text in Finnish and English. 171 pp, multiple fold-out pictures.…

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. 1st Edition. A stunning photography book by acclaimed Finnish artist Ritva Kovalainen exploring the sacred bonds between people and forests. This captivating work reveals the ancient myths, folklore, and spiritual traditions surrounding trees in Finnish culture through beautiful, timeless imagery. Text in German. 192 pp.…

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. 1st Edition. A striking Finnish photographic and essay-style exploration of trees and forests by Ritva Kovalainen and Sanni Seppo, Finnish photographers and visual artists known for their long-term collaboration focusing on nature, culture, and environmental themes. It combines powerful nature photography with folklore and traditional beliefs, highlighting the cultural and spiritual significance of forests. A beautifully atmospheric book that blends art, nature, and storytelling. Text in English. 192 pp. …

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Text in English. 302 pp. Some edge wear to covers. Primeval Forests of Finland is a captivating story of the life and fate of the natural boreal forest. Topics covered are the ecological characteristics of natural forests, their evolution and species composition, history of exploitation and conservation including the challenges they face. To Finns primeval forests encompass deep values and conflicting national symbolism. To wilderness pioneers they represented a back breaking opponent, to foresters an over-aged wood storage and to artists an inexhaustible source of inspiration. Primeval forests have been loved and loathed, protected and destroyed. Finland has risen from crises and prospered by felling its natural forests. Battle over their protection has been long and fierce and still creates strong emotions. The book aims to capture the essence and spirit of the northern wilderness while presenting scientific synthesis of its complex and fragile ecosystem. As the wild forests of the north are dwindling, Primeval Forests of Finland presents an important statement on behalf of their preservation. The impressive photographic art by Ritva Kovalainen and Sanni Seppo show the amazing beauty of northern wilderness at its best. …

Softcover. Condition: Near Fine. 1st Edition. Finnish photographer Ritva Kovalainen and author Sanni Seppo offer a fresh and thought-provoking look at Finland's forestry industry in Metsänhoidollisia toimenpiteitä. While Finnish forests are often celebrated for their economic success, this book highlights the human and environmental cost of intensive forest management. Filled with stunning photographs by Kovalainen, it captures forests reshaped by roads and logging, revealing how industrial practices have transformed natural landscapes. Kovalainen and Seppo, acclaimed for their award-winning exploration of Finnish forest mythology in Puiden kansa (1997), continue the story of Finland's forests into the present day. The book explores how 50 years of intensive forestry have fragmented ancient forests and changed the way people experience nature. Poetic place names like "Kelokkoaho" and "Sammalharju" hint at the past, while today's landscapes reflect the stark realities of clear-cutting, monocultures, and chemical interventions Text in Finnish only. 200 pp. Signed by the authors, Ritva Kovalainen and Sanni Seppo. Signed by Ritva Kovalainen and Sanni Seppo.…

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Text in Finnish. 200 pp. Illustrated, maps. Also on the title page: For people who love trees and forests. Book signed by both authors. This classic book is made by two photographers, Ritva Kovalainen and Sanni Seppo. It has received Finnish award. It is about forgotten Finnish natural religion, where important landmarks were the hiides, sacred sacrificial trees and the bear, one of the most powerful forest deities. Book in great condition. Signed by both authors.…

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Ritva Kovalainen's signature on flyleaf. Bumped corner. Text in Finnish and English. 171 pp, multiple fold-out pictures. Land of beautiful horses brings together a collection of photographs of the Cappadocia region in Turkey: its landscapes, history and village life. The volcanic tuffl and, like sculptures, was formed over thousands of years, and people have settled into this landscape most attractively by hollowing out dwellings in the stone. The shimmering difference between nature and culture makes it hard to see where houses end and mountains begin. People and cultures came and went, leaving their own traces in Cappadocia. Especially impressive are the frescoes painted by the monks of the early Christian monastries in their small mountain shrines. On the surface of the historical layers lies the daily life of Cappadocians.These photographs and poems capture the essence of passing moments: people, their expressions, their journeys through the landscape as herdersor planters, as mothers and children, as they once were. Signed by author. …

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine.

Softcover with dustjacket, staple-bound, 24 pages; in English and Finnish; very good condition; clean and crisp; no internal marks.

Periferia Publications, 1997. Förlagets klotryggsband. 224 sidor. Illustrerad. Boken är i mycket gott skick.

No Binding. Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. Also known as "Maa kuuluu syntymättömille". A folded handmade portfolio of Canadian Indians, contains 8 photographic B&W prints. Shot in North Saskatchewan, where the country's natives live as neighbors of uranium mines. Uranium is imported from the region, for example to Finland. Portfolio numbered x/300. One of the introductory pages has a feather glued on. Text in Finnish. Reproduction by Pentti Sammallahti. Size 12 x 11 cm. Small wear.…

Condition: Near Fine. 1st Edition. Step into the evocative photographic world of Ritva Kovalainen, a Finnish photographer celebrated for her atmospheric landscapes and meticulously composed works. This exclusive portfolio features 10 photographic prints, each 47 × 41 cm, and each one is signed by the artist. The photographs come in their original portfolio, which includes a poem in Finnish and Swedish on the inside. Only 400 copies of this portfolio were printed, making it a rare and intimate collection that offers a striking window into Kovalainen's artistic vision and creative process. Signed.…