ISBN: 9780789215413 - the album of plant families: an illustrated exploration of nature's beauty and bounty (21 Ergebnisse)

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Hardcover. Zustand: new. Hardcover. A spectacular poster-sized book that illustrates the family connections between the plants around us, deepening our appreciation of nature. Much like our own family, plant families share characteristics, often in the arrangement of their flowers, leaves, and stems. In this oversized book, acclaimed botanical artist Wendy Hollender depicts twenty-four plant families most commonly encountered in the garden and in the wild. Her superb full-page illustrations, featuring subjects rendered from life in color pencil and watercolor, help us visualize the sometimes surprising connections between different plants-for example, between the zinnia, the dandelion, and romaine lettuce, all members of the sunflower family, Asteraceae. For each family, Hollender's lively writings aided by additional illustrations highlight the similarities between family members, and describe her adventures in collecting the subjects (from her backyard garden to the Hawaiian wilderness). Guest essays from a variety of distinguished contributors-including Marta McDowell, the best-selling garden writer; Susan Pell, executive director of the US Botanic Garden; and Dina Falconi, the well-known clinical herbalist-lend fascinating perspectives on the featured plant families. The Album of Plant Families will be the ultimate gift for all gardeners, foragers, and nature lovers. AUTHOR: Wendy Hollender is a botanical artist whose work has been exhibited at the Royal Botanical Gardens, Kew, and the Smithsonian National Museum for Natural History, and published in the New York Times, O, the Oprah Magazine, and numerous other outlets. A graduate of the Rhode Island School of Design, Hollender is the author of the best-selling books The Joy of Botanical Drawing and Botanical Drawing in Color, and teaches botanical drawing at the New York Botanical Garden. SELLING POINTS: . The botanical book of the year: a spectacular, oversize (12 by 16 inch) volume that helps us visualize the sometimes surprising family connections between the plants around us . Original illustrations by renowned botanical artist Wendy Hollender: twenty-four full-page illustrations of important plant families, plus numerous detail illustrations . Hollender has drawn all specimens from life, and provides an engaging commentary on the characteristics of each plant family. . The book also features guest essays by noted figures in gardening, horticulture, and botany. A spectacular poster-sized book that illustrates the family connections between the plants around us, deepening our appreciation of nature. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

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Hardcover. Zustand: new. Hardcover. A spectacular poster-sized book that illustrates the family connections between the plants around us, deepening our appreciation of nature. Much like our own family, plant families share characteristics, often in the arrangement of their flowers, leaves, and stems. In this oversized book, acclaimed botanical artist Wendy Hollender depicts twenty-four plant families most commonly encountered in the garden and in the wild. Her superb full-page illustrations, featuring subjects rendered from life in color pencil and watercolor, help us visualize the sometimes surprising connections between different plants-for example, between the zinnia, the dandelion, and romaine lettuce, all members of the sunflower family, Asteraceae. For each family, Hollender's lively writings aided by additional illustrations highlight the similarities between family members, and describe her adventures in collecting the subjects (from her backyard garden to the Hawaiian wilderness). Guest essays from a variety of distinguished contributors-including Marta McDowell, the best-selling garden writer; Susan Pell, executive director of the US Botanic Garden; and Dina Falconi, the well-known clinical herbalist-lend fascinating perspectives on the featured plant families. The Album of Plant Families will be the ultimate gift for all gardeners, foragers, and nature lovers. AUTHOR: Wendy Hollender is a botanical artist whose work has been exhibited at the Royal Botanical Gardens, Kew, and the Smithsonian National Museum for Natural History, and published in the New York Times, O, the Oprah Magazine, and numerous other outlets. A graduate of the Rhode Island School of Design, Hollender is the author of the best-selling books The Joy of Botanical Drawing and Botanical Drawing in Color, and teaches botanical drawing at the New York Botanical Garden. SELLING POINTS: . The botanical book of the year: a spectacular, oversize (12 by 16 inch) volume that helps us visualize the sometimes surprising family connections between the plants around us . Original illustrations by renowned botanical artist Wendy Hollender: twenty-four full-page illustrations of important plant families, plus numerous detail illustrations . Hollender has drawn all specimens from life, and provides an engaging commentary on the characteristics of each plant family. . The book also features guest essays by noted figures in gardening, horticulture, and botany. A spectacular poster-sized book that illustrates the family connections between the plants around us, deepening our appreciation of nature. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.…

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Hardcover. Zustand: Brand New. 136 pages. 16.01x12.01x18.40 inches. In Stock.

Hardcover. Zustand: new. Hardcover. A spectacular poster-sized book that illustrates the family connections between the plants around us, deepening our appreciation of nature. Much like our own family, plant families share characteristics, often in the arrangement of their flowers, leaves, and stems. In this oversized book, acclaimed botanical artist Wendy Hollender depicts twenty-four plant families most commonly encountered in the garden and in the wild. Her superb full-page illustrations, featuring subjects rendered from life in color pencil and watercolor, help us visualize the sometimes surprising connections between different plants-for example, between the zinnia, the dandelion, and romaine lettuce, all members of the sunflower family, Asteraceae. For each family, Hollender's lively writings aided by additional illustrations highlight the similarities between family members, and describe her adventures in collecting the subjects (from her backyard garden to the Hawaiian wilderness). Guest essays from a variety of distinguished contributors-including Marta McDowell, the best-selling garden writer; Susan Pell, executive director of the US Botanic Garden; and Dina Falconi, the well-known clinical herbalist-lend fascinating perspectives on the featured plant families. The Album of Plant Families will be the ultimate gift for all gardeners, foragers, and nature lovers. AUTHOR: Wendy Hollender is a botanical artist whose work has been exhibited at the Royal Botanical Gardens, Kew, and the Smithsonian National Museum for Natural History, and published in the New York Times, O, the Oprah Magazine, and numerous other outlets. A graduate of the Rhode Island School of Design, Hollender is the author of the best-selling books The Joy of Botanical Drawing and Botanical Drawing in Color, and teaches botanical drawing at the New York Botanical Garden. SELLING POINTS: . The botanical book of the year: a spectacular, oversize (12 by 16 inch) volume that helps us visualize the sometimes surprising family connections between the plants around us . Original illustrations by renowned botanical artist Wendy Hollender: twenty-four full-page illustrations of important plant families, plus numerous detail illustrations . Hollender has drawn all specimens from life, and provides an engaging commentary on the characteristics of each plant family. . The book also features guest essays by noted figures in gardening, horticulture, and botany. A spectacular poster-sized book that illustrates the family connections between the plants around us, deepening our appreciation of nature. Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability.…