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Extraordinary Leaves

Door Dennis Schrader

Categorie
Bloemen & Planten
Boeknummer
#335464-KN28
Titel
Extraordinary Leaves
Auteur
Schrader, Dennis
Boektype
Gebonden hardcover met stofomslag
Uitgeverij
Buffalo, New York : Firefly Books
Jaar van uitgave
2008
ISBN10
1554073871
ISBN13
9781554073870
Taal
Engels
Beschrijving
Original pictorial boards, dust jacket, illustrated with numerous colour photographs by Stephen Green-Armytage, 4to.
Samenvatting


A stunning collaboration between a master nature photographer and a horticulturalist.

Leaves are everywhere, appearing in an astonishing variety of shapes, colors and textures. They are the unappreciated gifts of nature, worthy of far more extensive study by all.

Extraordinary Leaves is a celebration of one of nature's miracles. As Dennis Schrader explains: "To prepare this book, I have been obligated to take a more intimate look at all aspect of leaves -their many uses, their place in history, the science behind what's going on in a leaf and the unadulterated, simple beauty of the leaf itself."

Photographer Stephen Green-Armytage discovered the beauty of leaves while browsing in a greenhouse. The more he looked at the intricate patterns, the more fascinated he becam... (Lees verder)e. His photography in this book is the result of years of study, and it is strikingly beautiful.

Through words and images, Extraordinary Leaves provides an insightful tour. Topics include color, pattern, texture and shape. Among the specific plants covered are coleus, kale, caladium and ferns.
Pagina's
272
Conditie
Goed
Prijs
€ 15,00

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