The orchid is the most evocative of flowers, inspiring in some of its admirers a fanaticism akin to madness, as demonstrated in Susan Orlean's popular novel The Orchid Thief . This elegant survey of the orchid treats its place in legend and suggests the impact that these exotic plants had on the temperate European mind. Berliocchi chronicles the adventurers and scientists who introduced these marvels, discusses their place in the arts from literature and magic to cuisine, and concludes with accounts of the most important ...
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The orchid is the most evocative of flowers, inspiring in some of its admirers a fanaticism akin to madness, as demonstrated in Susan Orlean's popular novel The Orchid Thief . This elegant survey of the orchid treats its place in legend and suggests the impact that these exotic plants had on the temperate European mind. Berliocchi chronicles the adventurers and scientists who introduced these marvels, discusses their place in the arts from literature and magic to cuisine, and concludes with accounts of the most important genera and their cultivation. Splendidly illustrated with period engravings and botanical paintings, it is literate and delightful. This book is only available through print on demand. All interior art is black and white.
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Near Fine. Near Fine Dust Jacket. 4to-over 9¾-12" tall. 184 pp. Tightly bound. Corners not bumped. Text is free of markings. No ownership markings. There is a tiny spec of a light tan spot on side fore-edge. Otherwise near fine. Near fine dust jacket. This copy is smyth sewn. Smyth sewing is a method of bookbinding where groups of folded pages (referred to as signatures) are stitched together using binder thread. Each folded signature is sewn together individually with multiple stitches and then joined with other signatures to create the complete book block. This is the traditional and best method of bookbinding.
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Fine Condition in Near Fine jacket. This is the first US edition. Dust Jacket a trifle sunned. Dust Jacket price-clipped. Quantity Available: 1. Category: Science & Technology; Botany; ISBN: 0881924911. ISBN/EAN: 9780881924916. Pictures of this item not already displayed here available upon request. Inventory No: 8395.
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New. Trade paperback (US). Glued binding. 184 p. Contains: Unspecified. In Stock. 100% Money Back Guarantee. Brand New, Perfect Condition, allow 4-14 business days for standard shipping. To Alaska, Hawaii, U.S. protectorate, P.O. box, and APO/FPO addresses allow 4-28 business days for Standard shipping. No expedited shipping. All orders placed with expedited shipping will be cancelled. Over 3, 000, 000 happy customers.
Very good translation from the Italian, this unusual book contains all kinds of fascinating orchid history and stories, as well as a brief description of different species, and how to grow them. The color plates are exquisite.
