This is Salvation
"The fate of wild species can never be separated from the destiny of man, and the fate of man will never be separated from
the destiny of all nature." Photographer - Adam Oswell
sal·va·tion noun · preservation or deliverance from harm, ruin, or loss.
Exclusive pre-release prints
To mark the early-2027 release of the book, exhibitions and film, we're offering limited-edition prints in editions of 50 each. This is a special opportunity to secure a selection of fine art prints at significantly reduced rates which will support the production of the book, exhibitions, film and vital conservation initiatives behind the project.
To be published by GOST Books, for release early 2027.
The Project
The culmination of a twenty-year journey confronting the illegal wildlife trade and the destruction of nature, Salvation builds on the landmark book 'Black Market' alongside decades of unrivalled access to conservationists, enforcement agencies, trafficking networks and local communities.
It is both a call to arms and proof that species can recover before time runs out.
The Book
sal·va·tion noun · preservation or deliverance from harm, ruin, or loss. Origin: Middle English: from Old French salvacion, from ecclesiastical Latin salvation - (from salvare ‘to save’), translating Greek sōtēria.
The Battle for Earth’s Wildlife
Salvation is an in-depth examination of humankind's relationship with nature through the lens of consummate photographers and journalists embracing local stories and indigenous knowledge. It addresses the risk of pandemics and the ways in which extinction and loss of biodiversity are a critical threat to our future, showing how these issues are interconnected.
The project follows the trafficking of wild animals from remote corners of Africa to the markets of Asia, Europe and the Americas. It highlights the poverty, corruption and greed at the very heart of this trade but it also celebrates conservation success, and the extraordinary courage and commitment of those battling to save earth's wildlife and, by extension, all our futures.
In 2019, the World Bank estimated the cost of wildlife crime to be in the region of one to two trillion US dollars per annum — a staggering sum that represents a vast network of suffering and destruction that is diminishing our world at a rate faster than earth's ecosystems can sustain. The IUCN states that 42,000 species are on the verge of extinction, with wildlife trade and poaching being one of the main drivers.
Adam Oswell & Ben Davies
In collaboration with Jane Goodall and Sebastião Salgado.
To be published by GOST Books, for release early 2027.
Chapters
Exhibitions & Film
SALVATION: THE DOCUMENTARY
The SALVATION documentary follows two decades of frontline work across Africa, Asia and Australia, exposing the illegal wildlife trade and the people fighting to hold the line. Built on rare access and trusted relationships, it's a character-driven, observational film that trades reportage for empathy and immersion. Featuring contributions from Dr. Jane Goodall and Studio Salgado, and supported by the Jane Goodall Institute, IFAW and World Animal Protection, it releases alongside the SALVATION book and global exhibitions in early 2027.
THE EXHIBITIONS
The SALVATION exhibitions bring the frontline of the illegal wildlife trade onto gallery walls around the world — large-format, immersive shows built to confront audiences with what's at stake and honour the people holding the line. With imagery aligned with Studio Salgado and the support of the Jane Goodall Institute, IFAW and World Animal Protection, they stand as a core pillar of the SALVATION Project alongside the book and documentary. Touring internationally from mid 2027.
Our Partners
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