Cherry Blossoms

Hardback

Main Details

Title Cherry Blossoms
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Ann McClellan
Physical Properties
Format:Hardback
Pages:224
Category/GenrePhotography and photographs
ISBN/Barcode 9781426209215
ClassificationsDewey:975.3
Audience
General

Publishing Details

Publisher National Geographic Society
Imprint National Geographic Society
Publication Date 28 February 2012
Publication Country United States

Description

This stunningly beautiful record of the nation's biggest springtime festival - the National Cherry Blossom Festival - is a breathtaking illustrated memory of the beauty and fragility of spring. Every year, millions of people from across the country gather in our nation's capital to revel in the beauty of the Cherry Blossoms. This book is a valuable keepsake for visitors of the festival for years to come. Capturing the true essence of spring, award-winning photographer Ron Blunt's striking photography captures the beauty of the festival for all to have the chance to experience the splendor of the blooming cherry blossoms through his photography.This richly illustrated commemorative book is a perfect gift for all those who desire to celebrate this nationally recognized event.

Author Biography

ANN MCCLELLAN's distinguished career included executive positions at the Smithsonian Institution, World Wildlife Fund, the American Lung Association and the American Association of Museums. She is a resident of Washington, D.C.

Reviews

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