Botanica Magnifica
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Botanica Magnifica Portraits Of The World S Most Extraordinary Flowers And Plan Ts
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Author :
language : en
Publisher: National Geographic Books
Release Date : 2013-04-09
Botanica Magnifica Portraits Of The World S Most Extraordinary Flowers And Plan Ts written by and has been published by National Geographic Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-04-09 with Nature categories.
An unabridged miniature edition of Botanica Magnifica, featuring two hundred and fifty stunning photographs of rare or exotic plants and flowers by the “Audubon of flowers,” Jonathan Singer. First published as an oversized clothbound volume in 2009, Botanica Magnifica has received widespread 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 a pocket-sized hardcover book, in our trademarked Tiny Folio format. Mirroring the design of the larger edition, this little 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 Tiny Folio of Botanica Magnifica is a charming miniature version of one of the most impressive volumes of natural history ever published.
Botanica Magnifica
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Author : John W. Kress
language : en
Publisher: National Geographic Books
Release Date : 2009-09-29
Botanica Magnifica written by John W. Kress and has been published by National Geographic Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2009-09-29 with Nature categories.
Botanica Magnifica features 250 stunning photographs of rare and exotic plants and flowers by Hasselblad Laureate Award winner Jonathan Singer. Botanica Magnifica features 250 stunning photographs representing—in the words of an ARTnews critic—rare or exotic plants and flowers “in large scale and exquisite detail, emerging from the shadows in a manner evocative of Old Master paintings.” The original edition of Botanica Magnifica, consisting of five lavishly hand-bound volumes, was limited to just ten copies, the first of which was recently donated to the Smithsonian Institution. The extra-large “double-elephant” format of that edition was chosen in homage to the famous double-elephant folio of The Birds of America, and indeed, Botanica Magnifica is one of the few works of natural history ever to rival Audubon’s magnum opus in its scope and artistry. In praise of the double-elephant folio of Botanica Magnifica, the Smithsonian’s Chairman of Botany attested, “Everyone who has seen the photographs…has been tremendously impressed with the power, scale, and depth of the work.” Now Singer’s remarkable images are available to the public for the first time in this hardcover with slipcase, baby-elephant folio of Botanica Magnifica. This volume is organized into five alphabetically arranged sections, each introduced by a gatefold page that displays one extraordinary plant at a luxurious size. Each pictured plant is accompanied by a clear and accessible description of its botany, geography, folklore, history, and conservation. Botanica Magnifica is one of the most impressive volumes of natural history ever published.
Botanica Magnifica Deluxe Edition
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Author : John W. Kress
language : en
Publisher: National Geographic Books
Release Date : 2009-11-03
Botanica Magnifica Deluxe Edition written by John W. Kress and has been published by National Geographic Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2009-11-03 with Nature categories.
A deluxe leather-bound, slipcased edition of Singer's magnificent Botanica Magnifica Botanica Magnifica features two hundred and fifty stunning photographs by Hasselblad Laureate Award winner Jonathan M. Singer, representing—in the words of an ARTnews critic—rare or exotic plants and flowers "in large scale and exquisite detail, emerging from the shadows in a manner evocative of Old Master paintings." The original edition of Botanica Magnifica, consisting of five lavishly hand-bound volumes, was limited to just ten copies, the first of which was recently donated to the Smithsonian Institution. The extra-large "double-elephant" format of that edition was chosen in homage to the famous double-elephant folio of The Birds of America, and indeed, Botanica Magnifica is one of the few works of natural history ever to rival Audubon's magnum opus in its scope and artistry. In praise of the double-elephant folio of Botanica Magnifica, the Smithsonian's Chairman of Botany attested, "Everyone who has seen the photographs . . . has been tremendously impressed with the power, scale, and depth of the work." Now Singer's remarkable images are available to the public for the first time in this baby-elephant folio of Botanica Magnifica. Like the larger edition, this volume is organized into five alphabetically arranged sections, each introduced by a gatefold page thatdisplays one extraordinary plant at a luxurious size. Each pictured plant is accompanied by a clear and accessible description of its botany, geography, folklore, history, and conservation. This volume is also available in a clothbound, slipcased edition. With its marvelous reproductions and fascinating text, the baby-elephant folio of Botanica Magnifica is one of the most impressive volumes of natural history ever published.
Botanica Magnifica
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Author : Jonathan M. Singer
language : fr
Publisher: Citadelles et Mazenod
Release Date : 2009-01-01
Botanica Magnifica written by Jonathan M. Singer and has been published by Citadelles et Mazenod this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2009-01-01 with Art categories.
Botanica Magnifica réunit deux cent cinquante et une photographies exceptionnelles signées par Jonathan M. Singer. Elles représentent des fleurs rares ou exotiques surgies des ténèbres à la manière des grands maîtres de la peinture. Inspiré par l'oeuvre des grands artistes botaniques qui l'ont précédé, Jonathan M. Singer a élaboré un style de photographie numérique moderne qui restitue à la fois la clarté et le talent des illustrations botaniques traditionnelles ; à travers l'objectif de son appareil, ce n'est pas seulement l'apparence formelle d'une plante qu'il capture, mais aussi son essence. Ainsi, nombre de ces portraits révèlent les pièces délicates des plantes avec une finesse de détails qu'un pinceau ne saurait imiter, nous offrant un aperçu inédit sur la complexité et la singularité de ces êtres vivants. On trouvera cinq parties dans ce livre : les Orchidacées, qui présentent toute la diversité des orchidées, une des plus riches et des plus belles familles de plantes à fleurs ; Florilège, qui décrit la complexité et la beauté des fleurs, chefs-d'oeuvre de l'évolution ; Merveilles, un échantillon de plantes aux formes insolites, parfaitement adaptées à leur environnement ; les Zingibéracées, en hommage à la famille des gingembres, dont les membres réunissent des plantes tropicales communes et des espèces rares menacées d'extinction ; et Botanicus, une sélection de spécimens superbes et étranges issus des célèbres collections d'étude botanique du Musée national d'histoire naturelle du Smithsonian Institute. Chaque illustration s'accompagne d'une description simple et accessible de ses caractéristiques botaniques, sa répartition géographique, son folklore, son histoire et sa conservation. Par ses reproductions exceptionnelles et son texte brillant, Botanica Magnifica est certainement un des plus remarquables ouvrages de photographie d'histoire naturelle jamais publiés.
Botanica Magnifica
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Author : Jonathan M. Singer
language : it
Publisher:
Release Date : 2009
Botanica Magnifica written by Jonathan M. Singer and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2009 with Art categories.
Fine Bonsai
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language : en
Publisher: National Geographic Books
Release Date : 2012-08-28
Fine Bonsai written by and has been published by National Geographic Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-08-28 with Gardening categories.
In this luxurious cloth bound hardcover with glossy slipcase, renowned botanical photographer Jonathan Singer presents his breathtaking images of the world's most notable bonsai. In Fine Bonsai: Art & Nature, the finest extant achievements in the art of bonsai are seen together for the first time, through the lens of renowned botanical photographer Jonathan Singer. This magnificent volume is the result of an extensive photographic campaign, in the course of which Singer was granted unprecedented access to the most respected public and private collections in Japan and the United States, including the mecca of bonsai, the Omiya Bonsai Village of Saitama, Japan, where photography is normally prohibited. Three hundred stunning full-page images and four lavish gatefolds present bonsai of all types, from quiet representations of nature to bold sculptural forms. The horticultural and aesthetic characteristics of each bonsai are concisely and authoritatively described in the narrative captions by William Valavanis, head of the International Bonsai Arboretum in Rochester, New York. And because the container is considered an integral part of any bonsai—indeed, the literal meaning of “bonsai” is “tray plant”—the book also includes some twenty-five photographs of traditional bonsai containers, with descriptions. A further sequence of twenty-five photographs is devoted to the related art of suiseki, or miniature stone landscapes displayed in the same manner, and often alongside, bonsai. With his groundbreaking first book, Botanica Magnifica, Jonathan Singer established a new style of botanical photography, characterized by an exceptional clarity of detail and richness of color, as well as a painterly chiaroscuro. These qualities are just as evident in the present volume; Singer photographs each bonsai with an artist’s—one might even say a portraitist’s—eye. Whereas most books on bonsai aim to instruct readers on techniques of care and cultivation, Singer’s book takes the reader on a visual journey. His images encompass many different species, from azalea to red maple, as well as a variety of blossoms and fruits. Alluring and serene, Singer's photographs make the experience of leafing through Bonsai not unlike entering a real Japanese garden. Fine Bonsai: Art & Nature not only documents the masterpieces of an ancient horticultural art, but is a masterpiece in itself. A portion of the proceeds of this book will benefit the Japanese Red Cross.
Herbs And Healers From The Ancient Mediterranean Through The Medieval West
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Author : Dr Anne Van Arsdall
language : en
Publisher: Ashgate Publishing, Ltd.
Release Date : 2012-08-01
Herbs And Healers From The Ancient Mediterranean Through The Medieval West written by Dr Anne Van Arsdall and has been published by Ashgate Publishing, Ltd. this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-08-01 with Medical categories.
Herbs and Healers from the Ancient Mediterranean through the Medieval West brings together eleven papers by leading scholars in ancient and medieval medicine and pharmacy. Fittingly, the volume honors Professor John M. Riddle, one of today's most respected medieval historians, whose career has been devoted to decoding the complexities of early medicine and pharmacy. "Herbs" in the title generally connotes drugs in ancient and medieval times; the essays here discuss interesting aspects of the challenges scholars face as they translate and interpret texts in several older languages. Some of the healers in the volume are named, such as Philotas of Amphissa, Gariopontus, and Constantine the African; many are anonymous and known only from their treatises on drugs and/or medicine. The volume's scope demonstrates the breadth of current research being undertaken in the field, examining both practical medical arts and medical theory from the ancient world into early modern times. It also includes a paper about a cutting-edge Internet-based system for ongoing academic collaboration. The essays in this volume reveal insightful research approaches and highlight new discoveries that will be of interest to the international academic community of classicists, medievalists, and early-modernists because of the scarcity of publications objectively evaluating long-lived traditions that have their origin in the world of the ancient Mediterranean.
Herbs And Healers From The Ancient Mediterranean Through The Medieval West
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Author : Anne Van Arsdall
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2016-04-22
Herbs And Healers From The Ancient Mediterranean Through The Medieval West written by Anne Van Arsdall and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-04-22 with Medical categories.
Herbs and Healers from the Ancient Mediterranean through the Medieval West brings together eleven papers by leading scholars in ancient and medieval medicine and pharmacy. Fittingly, the volume honors Professor John M. Riddle, one of today's most respected medieval historians, whose career has been devoted to decoding the complexities of early medicine and pharmacy. "Herbs" in the title generally connotes drugs in ancient and medieval times; the essays here discuss interesting aspects of the challenges scholars face as they translate and interpret texts in several older languages. Some of the healers in the volume are named, such as Philotas of Amphissa, Gariopontus, and Constantine the African; many are anonymous and known only from their treatises on drugs and/or medicine. The volume's scope demonstrates the breadth of current research being undertaken in the field, examining both practical medical arts and medical theory from the ancient world into early modern times. It also includes a paper about a cutting-edge Internet-based system for ongoing academic collaboration. The essays in this volume reveal insightful research approaches and highlight new discoveries that will be of interest to the international academic community of classicists, medievalists, and early-modernists because of the scarcity of publications objectively evaluating long-lived traditions that have their origin in the world of the ancient Mediterranean.
Orchid Modern
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Author : Marc Hachadourian
language : en
Publisher: Hachette UK
Release Date : 2019-09-03
Orchid Modern written by Marc Hachadourian and has been published by Hachette UK this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-09-03 with Gardening categories.
“This beautiful book is useful for all of us, novice and experienced orchid lovers alike.” —Martha Stewart, author, entrepreneur, founder of Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia Add the vibrant colors and exotic blooms of orchids to your houseplant haven! It’s easier than you think with the help of Orchid Modern. Marc Hachadourian, the curator of the orchid collection at the New York Botanical Garden, shares his secrets to successfully growing these sometimes finicky houseplants. Besides the basics, you’ll learn his top 120 orchid picks for green and not-so-green thumbs. Ten inspirational, step-by-step projects, including terrariums, a wreath, and a kokedama, provide the confidence to make orchids a thriving, vivid part of your home’s signature style.
Spirit Stones
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Author :
language : en
Publisher: National Geographic Books
Release Date : 2014-01-28
Spirit Stones written by and has been published by National Geographic Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-01-28 with Art categories.
Brilliant photographs of scholars' rocks, or Chinese ornamental stones, from a leading collection Shaped by nature and selected by man, scholars' rocks, or gongshi, have been prized by Chinese intellectuals since the Tang dynasty, and are now sought after by Western collectors as well. They are a natural subject for the photographer Jonathan Singer, most recently acclaimed for his images of those other remarkable hybrids of art and nature, Japanese bonsai. Here Singer turns his lens on some 150 fine gongshi, ancient and modern, from the world-class collection of Kemin Hu, a recognized authority on this art form. In his photographs, Singer captures the spiritual qualities of these stones as never thought possible in two dimensions; he shows us that scholars' rocks truly are, in Hu's words, "condensations of the vital essence and energy of heaven and earth." Hu contributes an introductory essay on the history and aesthetics of scholars' rocks, explaining the traditional terms of stone appreciation, such as shou (thin), zhou (wrinkled), lou (channels), and tou (holes). She also provides a narrative caption for each stone, describing its history and characteristics.