The Flower Book

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These 4 or 5-star reviews represent the opinions of the individuals who posted them and do not reflect the views of Etsy. Through this meditative practice of looking intently at art and nature, readers learn, in the words of David Hockney, "to really look," and to really see the world. Our collection showcases classic fairy tales, children’s stories, and the work of some of the most celebrated artists, illustrators and authors. Study a multitude of blooms, from the amaryllis in spring, snapdragon in summer, and dahlia in fall to tropical wonders such as orchids and African lilies. Flower painter Pierre-Joseph Redouté (1759–1840) devoted himself exclusively to capturing the diversity of flowering plants in watercolor paintings which were then published as copper engravings, with careful botanical descriptions.

Many wildflower guides are organised according to plant families, but this book uses a simpler and easier approach: in the catalogue section, flowers are arranged by colour and then by size, helping you to easily home in on the particular flower that you want to identify. Burne-Jones collected folknames of flowers from many sources, but the greatest number were provided by Eleanor Leighton, Lady Leighton Warren, who shared her "knowledge of the names and legends belonging to flowers". Whether your goal is to have something to pick from your garden each week of the year or start a cut flower business, the inspiration to get started and expert advice you need is here. The recurring presence of flowers blends and merges the stories into a new shape, like a bouquet of wildflowers and weeds plucked from the edges of a sidewalk.

Her vintage-style flower arrangements are inspired by her love of the English country garden and the hedgerows around her Oxfordshire flower farm. Described as “brimming with texture, pattern and exciting and inspiring ways to group and display flowers, plants and succulents” this book will be amazing inspiration for interior enthusiasts. A poignant and visually stunning accomplishment, showing how artists have been so devoted and obsessed with our symbiotic relationship to flowers for generations.

Beautiful photographs by Eva Nemeth capture the seasonal diversity and natural ease that are such a hallmark of this thoroughly contemporary approach to cut flowers. Cut flower classics such as peonies and dahlias rub shoulders with daisies, climbers, grasses and fruit blossom. Published by Doring Kindersley, this book celebrates the loveliest flowers for the home, with beautiful close-up photography that reveals the flowers’ intricate colours, shapes, and textures. On his death, Burne-Jones left the album of flower paintings to his wife Georgiana, and she published a facsimile edition of 300 copies in 1905 in co-operation with the Fine Art Society in London.

Pavord lives in West Dorset and was awarded the Gold Veitch medal from the Royal Horticultural Society in 2001. Her exquisite arrangements capture the essence each plant making the most of characterful stem twists and branching tendrils – testament to years of expert botanical observation and hands in the soil. Reproductions of centuries-old botanical illustrations frequently adorn greetings cards, pottery and advertising, to promote heritage or generate income, yet their art is scientific: its purpose is to record, display and transmit scientific data.

Anna Pavord's books include her globally bestselling The Tulip and The Naming of Names, and more recently The Seasonal Gardener, published by Phaidon. The art publisher Taschen reprinted the book in 1994 in a modern format without using the pochoir technique. We are fortunate that he has chosen to share his lifelong interest in botany, and its interpretation, with this book, which specialists and non-specialists alike will enjoy. Hand selected for their delicate stems and perfectly preserved flower heads, then arranged into a hand concertinaed book giving you a zero effort display for maximum impact.A perfect gift for anyone who loves flowers, The Flower Book celebrates all the wonderful qualities of flowers--their sheer beauty, infinite variety, and power to evoke admiration--bloom by exquisite bloom.