Clarkson Potter; ISBN: 0609606786

" Here in this book in black and white you will find only images of a life, a coffee life. But so strong, with such emotion, that it will color your dreams."

Celsius Lodder
Director,  International Coffee Organization

"Daniel and Linda are passionate about their work and it shows. I know something about traveling the world to seek out interesting stories about people and culture. Since National Geographic won't send all of us on assignment in search of coffee, this is the next best thing."

Boyd Matson
Host, National Geographic Explorer

Random House, the largest publishing house in the world, has announced publication of The Birth of Coffee. The book is available from Random House for resale and through traditional bookstore outlets. The book is also available directly from The Image Expedition by calling 512 585-0011.

The Birth of Coffee focuses on the workers worldwide whose livelihood depends on the growing and production of coffee.

The book's main content is 100 black and white, fine-art photographs by Daniel Lorenzetti.  A technique, developed by the artist for this project, has been used to color each of the photographs using coffee as an element.

Organized by country, the text by Linda Rice Lorenzetti relates how coffee is important to the history and society of each producing nation. Enhanced captions explain each image.

For information about book purchases and event inquiries, please contact the authors at 512 585-0011 or lorenzetti@birthofcoffee.com