Botanica Magnifica: Portraits of the World's Most Extraordinary Flowers and Plants Contributor(s): Singer, Jonathan M. (Photographer), Kress, W. John (Text by (Art, Photo Books)), Hachadourian, Marc (Text by (Art, Photo Books)) |
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ISBN: 0789211378 ISBN-13: 9780789211378 Publisher: Abbeville Press OUR PRICE: $10.76 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: May 2013 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Photography | Subjects & Themes - Plants & Animals - Photography | Individual Photographers - General - Photography | Collections, Catalogs, Exhibitions - General |
Dewey: 779.343 |
LCCN: 2012045567 |
Series: Tiny Folio |
Physical Information: 1.2" H x 4.1" W x 4.4" (0.75 lbs) 336 pages |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: Now we are pleased to offer this masterwork of botanical photography as a pocket-sized hardcover book, in our trademarked Tiny Folio format. Mirroring the design of the larger edition, this little volume is organized into five alphabetically arranged sections: (I) Orchidaceae, presenting the full diversity of orchids; (II) Florilegium, portraying the complexity and beauty of flowers; (III) Proteus, illustrating plant forms perfectly adapted for survival; (IV) Zingiberaceae, a tribute to the fascinating ginger family and (V) Botanicus, a selection of beautiful and bizarre specimens from the Smithsonian's research collection. Each pictured plant is accompanied by a clear and accessible description of its botany, geography, history, and conservation. With its marvelous reproductions and fascinating text, the Tiny Folio of Botanica Magnifica is a charming miniature version of one of the most impressive volumes of natural history ever published. |