"The Svalbard archipelago: a place for which I have a heartfelt and unconditional love. Endless spaces, silence, frozen landscapes, unique wildlife and a thousand shades of white. N78° E15° the coordinates of Longyearbyen, capital of the Archipelago, more than a point on a map, a symbolic gateway to a dream". - Roberta Pagano Roberta Pagano, naturalist and photographer. Passionate about the Arctic environment, which she has visited on several occasions over the years. Her work has appeared in books and international magazines of natural history, science and travel. This book is a declaration of love and an invitation to reflect on the importance and necessity of preserving this white fragile kingdom.