Volume di pp.127, cartonato rigido, sovraccoperta editoriale illustrata, fotografie a colori anche a piena pagina di Paul Starosta, in ottimo stato. SPEDIZIONE IN 24 ORE DALLA CONFERMA DELL'ORDINE. WORLDWIDE DELIVERY.

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Title

Perennials

Publisher

Evergreen, Koln

Publication Date

1998

Language

English

ISBN 10

3822865141

ISBN 13

9783822865149

Binding

hardcover

Condition

New

Weight

1000 grams

Book Type

Book

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Fiori

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Book by Ferraud, Marion

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Perennials is a love poem to the natural world, as captured in the beauty and diversity of perennial plants. It is both an art book and a biology book, all wrapped up in gorgeous color images of unusual and familiar flowers. One of several such books by a photographer who is also a biologist, other works in the series include photographic tributes to roses, orchids, and bamboos.

Photographer Paul Starosta's scientific background shows clearly in the close-up details of the flowers and the intricate and loving portrayal of these plants. Each is photographed plainly, even starkly, against a black background, reminding one of the work of Georgia O'Keefe. Even plants you've been familiar with since childhood appear excitingly new when viewed in close-up; the Columbine "Nora Barlow" is unbelievably ruffled, looking almost like a dahlia, while the drooping bells of Bergenia appear as decorative as a Christmas ornament. With all sense of perspective and context eliminated, the photographer allows you to see the unique beauty of each flower without preconception.

The portraits are arranged by plant family, emphasizing the amazing variation and beauty to be found among these hardy perennials. General information is given about each plant family. Specifics on each flower pictured include its country of origin, flowering period, height, hardiness, and cultural preferences. Once you are captured by the images, rendered helpless by the tiny white stars of Jaborosa integrifolia or the prickly purple spires of Acanthus spinosa, there is an encouraging and informative chapter at the back of the book on how to choose, grow, and care for perennials. --Val Easton

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