Meaning of Flowers

Hardback

Main Details

Title Meaning of Flowers
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Gretchen Scoble
By (author) Ann Field
Photographs by Ann Field
Physical Properties
Format:Hardback
Pages:180
Dimensions(mm): Height 213,Width 160
Category/GenreFlower arranging and floral crafts
Flowers
ISBN/Barcode 9780811819312
ClassificationsDewey:398.368213
Audience
General
Illustrations 50 colour photographs

Publishing Details

Publisher Chronicle Books
Imprint Chronicle Books
Publication Date 1 April 1998
Publication Country United States

Description

This book presents vivid portraits of blosso ms favoured through the ages, drawing on botanical, mytholog ical, and historical sources worldwide. It is a delightful e xploration of the language and lore of nature''s most beautif ul gifts, the flowers. '

Author Biography

Ann Field has work that includes distinctive collages and bright illustrations that have been featured in many books, magazines, and exhibitions around the world. Her artwork also appears in Citrus. Born in England, today she lives in Santa Monica, Califor Gretchen Scoble is a designer whose elegant and lively books have received many awards. She lives in Bainbridge Island, Washington.