Cherry Blossoms: The Official Book of the National Cherry Blossom Festival

Description

For more than 100 years, The National Cherry Blossom Festival has celebrated Japan's grand gesture of international friendship that has made this exquisite springtime experience possible--the original gift of 3,000 cherry trees from the city of Tokyo to the city of Washington, D.C. in 1912. Today, the Festival electrifies millions of residents and visitors from around the world. This commemorative book serves as a tribute to--and stunningly beautiful record of--the Festival's rich history. In more than 200 ravishing pages, Cherry Blossoms- The Official Book of the National Cherry Blossom Festival showcases eye-catching historical photographs and colorful contemporary images from award-winning photographer Ron Blunt that capture the true splendor of the blooming trees. It is a compelling memento for Festival-goers of any year and an inspiration for everyone who cherishes the cherry trees' joyful welcome to spring.

ANN McCLELLAN is author of The Cherry Blossom Festival- Sakura Celebration. She has held executive positions at the Smithsonian Institution, World Wildlife Fund, American Lung Association, American Association of Museums, and George Washington University Law School. A world traveler, McClellan has xperienced cherry blossom viewing in Japan, giving her an even greater appreciation for Washington's sublime blooming season and its exhilarating National Cherry Blossom Festival.

"The Official Book of the National Cherry Blossom Festival...share[s] some blossom history -- both the fascinating and the nutty." -The Washington Post