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Botanists are on the case, trying to solve the mystery of the black rose: does it exist? Has it ever? It seems that the only solid fact surrounding this flower is that people have been searching for it for centuries--and are still searching today. The first references to extremely dark red roses were made in early botanist literature, and at the end of the eighteenth and beginning of the nineteenth century, drawings of such roses were widely circulated. And, according to a spokesman of the Flowers and Plants Association, "Black flowers were beloved of the art nouveau designers at the previous turn of the century. Victorians and Edwardians at the cutting edge of fashion collected them, going to great lengths to track down exotic species." Today, the desire for unique blooms continues, prompting environmental consultant James Reynolds to write in March 2005: "Those looking for a riot of color at this year's flower shows are in for disappointment: black is back and this time it is set to take a hold over the nation's gardens. Just as floral prints have been banished from the house in favor of muted tones and minimalism, so the same is set to happen in our gardens and parks, with black flowers now the must-have item." Through extensive and detailed research, The Quest for the Black Rose presents the complete story of the elusive flower--from the oldest historical drawings up to the most recent developments. This publication, with its stunning photography, is sure to be treasured by any rose lover... or anyone intrigued by a good mystery.
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- PublisherStichting Kunstboek
- Publication date2006
- ISBN 10 9058561593
- ISBN 13 9789058561596
- BindingHardcover
- Edition number1
- Number of pages128
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Book Description Hardcover. Condition: new. Hardcover. Does the black rose exist or has it ever existed? In any case we can be sure that there has always been a search for the black rose, a search which still continues. Black is after all the colour of magic, of the darker side of life and is therefore irrefutably attractive. References to dark roses cropped up in the early European botanical literature. Their further evolution can be easily traced by rose drawings, from the end of the eighteenth and the beginning of the nineteenth century. Later rose collections came into existence, rose collectors became famous and, from the end of the eighteenth century, rose gardeners received more and more recognition for their selections. This prestigious book, in a velvety soft cover brings the full story of the black rose, based on original research, from the oldest historical images to the most recent developments. A showpiece in the library of every rose lover! 120 colour illustrations Does the black rose exist, or has it ever existed? This book offers a history of this flower, and shows that the quest goes back to early botanical writings. It features the story of the black rose, based on original research, since some of the oldest historical images. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability. Seller Inventory # 9789058561596
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