For the past 99 years, the Royal Ontario Museum has introduced its
visitors to objects from all corners of the globe. In celebration of the
Museum's centennial, 21 Canadian writers, painters, filmmakers -- even
an astronaut -- share their personal connections with a unique object
from the Museum's collection in this extraordinary volume. Read
best-selling author and anthropologist Wade Davis's insights about the
Hudson Strait Kayak, the presence of the Shiva Nataraja in award-winning
filmmaker Deepa Mehta's household, or astronaut Chris Hadfield's
thoughts on a very rare type of meteorite, the largest of its kind ever
found in Canada, and more. Combining curatorial expertise and intimate
perspectives, this writing is complemented by stunning contemporary
photography and striking documentary shots, emphasizing the personal
experience within these natural and cultural masterpieces. The full list
of contributors includes Anita Rau Badami, Robert Bateman, Joseph
Boyden, Dionne Brand, Austin Clark, Wayson Choy, Wade Davis, Sheree
Fitch, Charlotte Gray, Chris Hadfield, Lawrence Hill, Alex Hutchinson,
Ross King, David Macfarlane, Joe MacInnis, Margaret MacMillan, Linden
McIntyre, Deepa Mehta, Lynda Reeves, Guy Vanderhaegue, and Aritha van
Herk.