Watching the spectacle of the Souffle de la Terre, or Breath of the Soil, it’s easy to understand that this show is the end result of a considerable amount of work. What motivates the many volunteers who bring it to life?

What’s brought them here, again and again, so faithfully for so many years? This book takes on the challenge of transmitting their story to the reader, presenting the incredible human endeavour, which surpasses the show itself in its breadth and complexity.