Description
Artists and botanists alike have been inspired by trees for centuries, and a varied and beautiful range of images from the unrivalled archive at Kew illustrate the stories, to create this enlightening and enchanting book.
'To discover so many intriguing things about trees from around the world is truly wonderful. This beautifully illustrated book reveals just how much these useful, fascinating, dangerous yet beautiful living beings really contribute to our lives' Dame Judi Dench
About the Author
Christina Harrison is the editor of Kew Magazine. She trained as an ecologist and botanical horticulturalist and has an MA in Garden History, for which she specialized in the trees at the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Tony Kirkham is Head of the Arboretum at the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. A world renowned tree expert, he is the author of several books on plant history including, as co-author, Wilson's China: A Century On.
Reviews
'This attractive book gently reminds us not only how useful and beautiful trees are but how fragile too' - World of Interiors
'Exquisite ... intricate and expressive illustrations bear witness to the magic of closely observing the natural world' - The Lady
'A rare treat ... the wonderful drawings [are] as remarkable themselves as the trees they depict' - Gardens Illustrated
'Beautiful' - Robert Elms, BBC Radio London
'Enchantingly illustrated' - Country Town & House
'An absolute joy to peruse ... this handsome tome will prove to be a treasured volume which will be dipped into for years to come' - Cotswold Life
'Stunning ... reading it reminds us that we live in a truly remarkable world' - Book Murmuration
'A fine, gorgeously illustrated book' - The Times, Gardening Books of the Year
'Elegant' - Country Life
'Each account is concise and an enjoyable read ... This book is deserving a place on my shelf' - Tim Upson, RHS Director of Horticulture, The Garden
'If you've any interest in natural history - or learning endless did-you-know? facts about these vital plants - it'll be very much your thing' - Quintessentially
'A superb selection of illustrations ... elaborates on the authoritative and enjoyable text' - Hortus Journal
Book Information
ISBN 9780500021927
Author Christina Harrison
Format Hardback
Page Count 256
Imprint Thames & Hudson Ltd
Publisher Thames & Hudson Ltd
Weight(grams) 1020g