12 of the most extraordinary, never-before-seen photos from the past 10 years of Burning Man

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12 of the most extraordinary, never-before-seen photos from the past 10 years of Burning Man

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Phillip Volker

Burning Man photographer Phillip Volker captured this image in 2014.

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Burning Man is arguably the most captivating festival in the world.

The annual "counterculture" event sees around 70,000 people visit Black Rock City, Nevada each year and form a giant semi-circle for a weekend of self-expression, civic responsibility, music, and art - and some pretty crazy fashion choices.

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Founded in 1986, the festival has been home to some pretty incredible scenes over the years.

Burning Man photographer and "anthropological enthusiast" Phillip Volker has compiled the most extraordinary, never-before-seen images from the past decade of the festival in his new book, "Dust to Dawn."

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He shared a selection of the photos, from what he calls "a haven for enquiring minds," with Business Insider.

Scroll down to see his 12 most bizarre and intriguing photos from the last 10 years of Burning Man.

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'Equatorial Encounter,' 2007 — Artist: Matt Evans

'Equatorial Encounter,' 2007 — Artist: Matt Evans

'Watching a Burn,' 2012

'Watching a Burn,' 2012
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'Coyote,' 2013 — Artist: Bryan Tedrick

'Coyote,' 2013 — Artist: Bryan Tedrick

'Alex on the Playa at Dawn,' 2012

'Alex on the Playa at Dawn,' 2012
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'Spike the Big Red Dragon,' 2013 — Artist: Captain Carburettor

'Spike the Big Red Dragon,' 2013 — Artist: Captain Carburettor

'Expose Yourself to Nature,' 2012

'Expose Yourself to Nature,' 2012
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'Lamplighter Lighting the Avenues at Sunset,' 2017

'Lamplighter Lighting the Avenues at Sunset,' 2017

'The Lamplights Returning,' 2014

'The Lamplights Returning,' 2014
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'Walking on the Wildside,' 2014

'Walking on the Wildside,' 2014

'Believe,' 2013 — Artist: Laura Kimpton

'Believe,' 2013 — Artist: Laura Kimpton
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'Truth is Beauty,' 2013 — Artist: Marco Cochrane

'Truth is Beauty,' 2013 — Artist: Marco Cochrane

'Temple of Grace,' 2014 — Artist: David Best

'Temple of Grace,' 2014 — Artist: David Best
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