Botanica Magnifica Portraits of the World's Most Extraordinary Flowers and Plants |
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Photographer:
| Singer, Jonathan |
Author:
| Kress, W. John Hachadourian, Marc |
ISBN: | 978-0-7892-6018-5 |
Publication Date: | Sep 2013 |
Publisher: | Abbeville Press, Incorporated
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Book Format: | Ebook |
List Price: | USD $16.99 |
Book Description:
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First published as an oversized clothbound volume in 2009,
Botanica Magnifica has received widespead acclaim from the scientific and artistic communities. In the words of an ARTnews critic, Singer’s flowers and plants, photographed "in large scale and exquisite detail, emerge from the shadows in a manner evocative of Old Master paintings.” Now we are pleased to offer this masterwork of botanical photography as an e-book. This electronic volume is...
More DescriptionFirst published as an oversized clothbound volume in 2009, Botanica Magnifica has received widespead acclaim from the scientific and artistic communities. In the words of an ARTnews critic, Singer’s flowers and plants, photographed "in large scale and exquisite detail, emerge from the shadows in a manner evocative of Old Master paintings.”
Now we are pleased to offer this masterwork of botanical photography as an e-book. This electronic 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 e-book edition of Botanica Magnifica is one of the most impressive volumes of natural history ever published designed for your tablet.