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Price revised 7/1/07, please update for orders placed 7/16/2007
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Customer Reviews:
Wild Flower Identification.......2007-07-23
I have not found a wild flower that I can not identify using this book. I highly recommend this to anyone that wants to know what that pretty flower by the road is
Wildflowers of Arkansas.......2007-06-11
This is a thoughtfully done book. The photographs are excellent but I found it to be too academic for those who are interested in quick flower identification. I admire the fact that the procedes are designated for a worthwhile cause as the Ozark Society.
Excellent ID guide for your backroad trips!.......2005-02-08
I take Mr. Hunter's book with me on hiking trips because there is ALWAYS a flower or tree that I need to know the name. This is an excellent guide for flowers. The clear, crisp photos show you what no illustration can. The detailed descriptions leave no doubt. It has become a goal of mine to photograph each new one that I encounter. If it hadn't been for "Wildflowers of Arkansas" I would have never been able to ID most of them.
As a footnote, if traveling near a statepark in Arkansas, go to their giftshop/bookstore and pick up your own copy--- for the list price. You can still find them and you'll save a few bucks. And while you're there pick up one more of his invaluable resources such as "Trees, Shrubs and Vines of Arkansas".
I never leave home without them...
The Best Wildflower Book Ever.......2002-05-10
This is the best book for identifying wildflowers that I have ever used. It works!! The blossom pictures are clear and make matching my finds to the pictures certain. My old copy was damaged. Since I was getting a new edition, I took the old copy to work. My coworkers liked it as much as I do. Several are buying their own copies for home use. This book is terrific!
A valuable resource.......2001-07-07
This is a valuable resource for the naturalist as well as the wildflower enthusiast which describes 600 wildflowers found in Arkansas. Color photographs are provided for 484 flowers. Plants are arranged by family; this may seem awkward at first, but the book is well indexed. A glossary, state map showing regions, and diagrams of plant parts are other helpful tools provided in the book. This book is a must for me while hiking or driving the highways and backroads of my state. The only way Hunter could have improved this resource, is by providing a color guide for quicker idntification.
Book Description
Covering approximately 50,000 square miles, the Ozarks is an upland region that spans four states--Missouri, Oklahoma, Arkansas, and Illinois. In this beautifully illustrated, practical field guide, ecologist and botanist Thomas E. Hemmerly identifies more than 600 species of Ozark flowering plants. Ozark Wildflowers is the only book with full color photographs that covers all flowering plants of the Ozark region, including the Ouachita Mountains and Crowley's Ridge.
Hemmerly's primary focus is herbaceous plants, but he also includes an assortment of trees, shrubs, and woody vines with showy flowers. He conveniently organizes the species descriptions primarily by color and secondarily by the grand group--monocot or dicot--to which they belong. To further assist the reader, Hemmerly has included a glossary, an appendix of Ozark natural areas, a bibliography, and an index.
In addition to serving as an identification guide, Ozark Wildflowers features plants in the context of their environment and the regions where they occur. Hemmerly surveys other plants and animals that form communities with wildflowers and describes the soil, water, climate, and geology that influence Ozark ecology. The author also provides valuable information regarding any medical or ethnobotanical uses of the plants discussed.
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- Arkansas Spring
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ARKANSAS SPRING: Dogwoods, Waterfalls and Wildflowers
Manufacturer: Cloudland.Net
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover
 Flowers
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ASIN: 188290642X |
Book Description
This latest picture book from Tim Ernst contains 105 brand new color photographs showing the incredible beauty of springtime in Arkansas. There is remarkable scenery of known places, plus photos of secret spots and magical images of the wilderness coming to life. And lots of text from the author, including humorous stories, outdoor lore, and many photo tips. Printed on heavy, luxurious paper, individually gift boxed.
Customer Reviews:
Arkansas Spring.......2001-08-09
Tim Ernst is one of the most amazing photographers I have ever seen. Being a resident of Arkansas and an amateur photographer, I thought I knew what spring was all about. After looking at this book I realized I had taken many things for granted. His artistic vision made ME see things that I had never seen before.
Arkansas Spring.......2001-08-09
Tim Ernst is one of the most amazing photographers I have ever seen. Being a resident of Arkansas and an amateur photographer, I thought I knew what spring was all about. After looking at this book I realized I had taken many things for granted. His artistic vision has made ME see things that I have never seen before.
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Arkansas wildflowers
Ruth Gier Wade
Manufacturer: White Pub. Co
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Unknown Binding
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ASIN: B0006X3T4K |
Book Description
Fodor’s
see it Barcelona is perfect for travelers who want to understand local history and Spanish culture before they arrive, and experience the city like a native catalan while they’re there.
Overflowing with brilliant color photography, this is
the ONLY illustrated guide that provides the practical information that you need while traveling–complete restaurant and hotel reviews with exact prices for lodging and dining (not ranges), plus time-saving tips and how to avoid crowds, exact admission prices to key sights, great photo stops, and special notes on “kid-friendly” attractions throughout.
Hotels
Our detailed reviews represent the best accommodations in Barcelona, in all price ranges. From five-star luxury hotels to low-budget residències, we’ll tell you what to expect in terms of price and quality through extensive coverage of hotels and their surrounding neighborhoods,
exact prices of double-occupancy rooms (including breakfast), plus pictures of hotel facilities and guestrooms.
Restaurants
If you want to experience the best that Barcelona has to offer, pay particular attention to our
outstanding restaurant coverage that will help you choose from the thousands of local eateries that cater to every budget and dining experience. From affordable, family-run restaurants, such as Agut – a restaurant that serves Catalan classics to places where you can splurge on a romantic dinner–like Ca L'Isidre–you’ll find it in see it Barcelona. Each review covers
house signature dishes,
ambiance,
actual prices for a two-course lunch and a three-course dinner
(for two people), hours of operation, and what transportation will get you there.
The Sights
Whether you want to start your day wandering down Las Ramblas enjoying the street entertainment at the heart of the city or just relax in the cool gardens of Parc de la Ciutadella with its boating lake and ornamental gardens, see it Barcelona will take you there. Accessibly written to help you navigate throughout the city without missing a thing, each attraction includes exact admission prices, what galleries and museums not to miss, and where to stop for quick bites and refreshing drinks along the way. Sights are also rated for their
“value”,
“walkability”,
“historic and cultural interest”, plus we suggest fantastic
“photo stops” and entertaining and age-appropriate
“kid-friendly” attractions throughout the book.
What to Do?
Our
shopping walks will lead you to cutting-edge fashions to fit all budgets, from hip streetwear to expensive fashions for your feet. But, Barcelona has much more to offer than just sight-seeing and shopping. Fodor’s see it Barcelona provides insider information on
classical, theatrical, and cinematic performances,
nightlife, spectator and activity sports(including how to join the crowds to watch FC Barcelona and RCD Esanyol play soccer –Spain's most popular sport)
, health and beauty spas, festivals and events, and
a special section on “
Children’s Barcelona”.
Atlas and Maps
Detailed neighborhood maps are incorporated throughout the book to help you navigate on historic walks, shopping tours, or to find a restaurant. Plus, a
16-page atlas details each road and path with highlights of important landmarks, parks, metro stations, and car parking areas.
Fodor’s see it™
A brand-new series that
shows you before you go,
guides you while you’re there, and
makes the perfect keepsake on your return.
Customer Reviews:
A great travel guide!.......2006-02-07
I spent a week in Barcelona last winter and this book was a great guide to the city. The pictures are abundant and very entertaining to look at (I still take the book out every few months and rehash some old memories). I have used Lonely Planet books in the past (When I went to Paris and London), but the "See It" series eclipses them by far.
Not the Best, Not the Worst.......2005-08-13
I bought this guide as it was the only one in available in the bookstore and I was unexpectedly going to Barcelona for a few days. I wasn't totally happy with it, and after using it, I still hold that opinion.
Here's a list of my criticisms: limited subset and poor presentation of hotel and restaurant options. It seems to offer a haphazard group of options. I'd rather use a the Lonely Planet guide (for inexpensive places) or a regular Fodor's guide (for mid-to higher-range places). Finally, I'd have found its shortcomings more forgiveable if it had been a pocket-sized guide.
Positives: useful transportation data, nice tips that help visitors to better see details that would otherwise go unnoticed, e.g., stylized bats in lamp posts, some nice pictures (but not nearly as nice as the DK Guides or the Knopf Guides).
Book Description
Treat your senses to a spectacular food market, get giddy over over Gaudi on a tour of his "Bible in Stone", head to Bilbao to see art in a titanium habitat, dig into paella on a beachfront terrace at Barceloneta's premier seafood spot, or wash down piping-hot tapas with white wine at a boisterous bar—Fodor's Barcelona, 1st Edition offers all these experiences and more! Our local writers have traveled throughout this city to find the best hotels, restaurants, attractions and activities to prepare you for a journey of stunning variety. Before you leave for your trip be sure to pack your Fodor's guide to ensure you don't miss a thing.
The San Francisco Chronicle sums it up best —"Fodor's guides are saturated with information."
-New compact trim size make these guides even more portable
-Two-color interior design makes it easier to find the information you need
-Fodor's Choice Ratings flag must-see sights and hidden treasures
-Hotel and restaurant reviews cover all budgets
-Plus multi-day itineraries to help you build the right trip for you and/or your family
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With Fodor’s you get much more than a guidebook–we make it easy for you to customize your dream vacation.
Visit
www.fodors.com to find up-to-date travel bargains, mini-guides to worldwide destinations, information on local festivals, dazzling drives, maps, vacation planning tips and much more!
And, for more insider secrets, visit “Travel Talk” and “Rants and Raves” online at
www.fodors.com/forums to get advice from other travelers like you.
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"Fodor's guides cover culture authoritatively and rarely miss a sight or museum." - National Geographic Traveler
"The king of guidebooks." - Newsweek
No matter what your budget or whether it's your first trip or fifteenth, Fodor's Gold Guides get you where you want to go.
Insider info that's totally up to date. Our local experts give you the inside track, showing you all the things to see and do -- from must-see sights to off-the-beaten-path adventures, from shopping to outdoor fun.
Hundreds of hotel and restaurant choices in all price ranges -- from budget-friendly B&Bs to luxury hotels, from casual eateries to the hottest new restaurants, complete with thorough reviews showing what makes each place special.
Smart Travel Tips A to Z section helps you take care of the nitty gritty with essential local contacts and great advice -- from how to take your mountain bike with you to what to do in an emergency.
Full-size, foldout map keeps you on course.
Customer Reviews:
Not for all budgets!.......2004-04-21
Although this book seems to provide an adequate overview of the areas it covers, the pricing system does not include budget travelers. I was appalled to see that it listed only expensive hotels for one of my destinations and not one of the less expensive peniones. Fortunately, I found enough information on websites to locate some REAL BUDGET accomodations. I am not referring to camping or staying in someone's home. No. I mean centrally located places to stay with full baths, TV, AC, etc. for a half (or less) of Fodor's cheapest hotel option. Fodor's seems to cater to a wealthier traveler, and that is fine. Just don't tell me it is a "guide for all budgets." I'll never buy one of these books again.
Excellent Guide!.......2003-09-16
This book is great for anyone who wants to focus their trip in Barcelona but still take some side trips outside of the city. The book made it easy for us to decide what we wanted to see, and then to find our way around the city. Directions and tips on how to get places were much appreciated, esp in some of those areas with tiny twisted streets. The history and background information was informative (esp since we don't speak Spanish) and surprisingly fun to read. We weren't sure where to go out of the city, so we just followed the guide. It leads you from Barcelona to Bilbao along the Costa Brava, which is gorgeous. There's just enough information about the seaside villages along the way to help you decide where to stop, eat and stay. We let the book really shape our trip- and it turned out to be a great one!
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Fodor's Citypack Barcelona, 1st Edition (Citypacks)
Fodor's
Manufacturer: Fodor's
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback
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Barcelona
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ASIN: 0679006397
Release Date: 2000-06-27 |
Book Description
Fodor's Citypack Barcelona 1st ed.These ingenious city guides package a concise full-color miniguide together with a full-size color map in a sturdy plastic sleeve. This convenient two-in-one travel resource is perfect for the on-the-go traveler who only needs the highlights.
The Miniguide
Color photos throughout
The top 25 attractions
Itineraries, walks, tours, and excursions
Capsule reviews of key hotels, restaurants, shops, nightlife, and more
Concise travel facts about getting there and getting around
The Foldout Map
Detailed city coverage in full color
Fully indexed
Neighborhood blowups
Public transport, hotels, points of interest, parks, and more -- all listed on map
Easy to store in a durable plastic sleeve
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The American West: A Fact-Filled Coloring Book (Start Exploring)
Emmanuel M. Kramer
Manufacturer: Running Pr Book Pub (J)
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ASIN: 1561385859 |
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Nomadic Architecture: Human Practicality Serves Human Emotion: Exhibition Design by Edgar Reinhard
Edgar Reinhard
Manufacturer: Lars Muller Verlag
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ASIN: 3907044444 |
Book Description
Essay by Adalbert Locher. Introduction by Wally Olins.
9.75 x 12.25 in.
240 color, 120 b/w illustrations
English/German
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Beginner's Guide to German Shepherds
Franklin Steinitz
Manufacturer: TFH Publications
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover
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ASIN: 0866223142 |
Book Description
Thinking of bringing a German Shepard into your life? Let the About Pets: German Shepard book help put you on the right track toward having a happy, healthy, and long relationship between you and your German Shepard.
About Pets: German Shepard is an ideal guide for the first-time pet owner. It's filled with practical information on how to feed and care for your German Shepard and includes important information about the different phases in a German Shepard's life, tips on the relationship between German Shepards and children, and general upbringing.
In addition About Pets: German Shepard contains a website directory where you can get up-to-date additional information from trusted sources. About Pets: German Shepard also provides free access to an ebook version for additional convenience.
Product Description
Raising a German Shepard by The Monks of New Skete
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LA Cancion Del Pastorcillo/the Little Shepard's Song
Max Bolliger
Manufacturer: Ediciones Sm
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover
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ASIN: 8434809397 |
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Pet German Shepard
Manufacturer: All-pets Books, Inc.
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback
ASIN: B000H7CY6E |
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Pu Der Bar
A. A Milne
Manufacturer: Williams and Co., Verlag
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Binding: Hardcover
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ASIN: B000NYUUXU |
Product Description
Berlin: Williams & Co. Circa 1930; 202 pp. Cloth Spine, Card Boards. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.
Book Description
This digital document is an article from Swiss News, published by Thomson Gale on July 1, 2007. The length of the article is 821 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.
Citation Details
Title: Striking the right chord: their Swiss-German dialect has become a drawing card in entertainment, but it's their artful blend of words and music that is winning the loyalty of young fans. Swiss News goes backstage to report on how one rising male combo, Bundnerflaisch, crafts its lyrical message.(ONLY IN SWITZERLAND)
Author: Lyn Shepard
Publication:
Swiss News (Magazine/Journal)
Date: July 1, 2007
Publisher: Thomson Gale
Issue: 7
Page: 52(2)
Distributed by Thomson Gale
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Chintz and Cotton India's Textile Gift to the World
Joyce Burnard
Manufacturer: Kangaroo Press
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Binding: Hardcover
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ASIN: 0864175973 |
Book Description
Written by Melinda Myers, a leading gardening expert in the state of Wisconsin, this proven format will help gardeners experience success and enjoyment from their Wisconsin gardens.
The trend in gardening books is toward regional titles, and book retailers are well aware of this. The
Gardener's Guide series provides credible information on the plants that perform best in specific states. Gardeners will find information they can trust and use successfully in their own gardens.
Gardening is now the favorite leisure pastime in America. Homeowners are realizing the health benefits derived from gardening, and the resulting increase in their home's property value.
Customer Reviews:
Excellent book by one of Wisconsin's garden experts!.......2007-09-11
This book met all of my expectations. I recommend it to any Wisconsinite who enjoys backyard gardening.
Good resource.......2001-09-10
This is one of the books that I refer to often when deciding what to plant in our yard.
Descriptions of the plant, whether it's a native species, and recommendations for certain varieties to look for, are very useful.
Is it a single resource that answers all of your questions? No. But no one book could be, and that's why you choose a few valuable books to provide a range of information.
If you live in Wisconsin, this book should be in your reference collection.
Excellent Garden Book for Wisconsin.......1999-12-26
The book contains 445 pages, about 30 pages are on general gardening and 30 pages are specific to Wisconsin. Specific information includes a full page color USDA Hardiness Map of Wisconsin with detail showing county borders, Wisconsin frost maps, monthly temperature & precipation data for 27 Wisconsin cities, lists of Wisconsin gardens and societies, and more.
The remaining 385 pages are about selected species. And these pages contain some of the best information that I have ever read in a garden book. If you buy it just for these pages, you will have an excellent reference book no matter where you live.
The species info covers 26 annuals, 15 bulbs, 17 ground covers, 10 ornamental grasses, 28 perennials, 6 roses, 25 shrubs, 30 trees, 3 turf grasses, and 9 vines, with 160 small photos. The info is perfectly arranged with two pages of text per each species. Each contain a paragraph on when to plant, where to plant, how to plant, care, additional info, and other varieties. My kind of book - all the info in one place and easy to find.
If you garden in Wisconsin, this is a must have book!
Unlike all my other garden books, I actual know of every species talked about in this book. The book talks about the plants we grow in Wisconsin. And best, Myers tells us about some popular plants that don't do well here (I wish the plant nursery would have told me this before they sold me many wrong varieties). I learned this by trial and error.
My only criticism about the book is that I wish she had written another volume. Great information!
Excellent Garden Book for Wisconsin.......1999-12-26
The book contains 445 pages, about 30 pages are on general gardening and 30 pages are specific to Wisconsin. Specific information includes a full page color USDA Hardiness Map of Wisconsin with detail showing county borders, Wisconsin frost maps, monthly temperature & precipation data for 27 Wisconsin cities, lists of Wisconsin gardens and societies, and more.
The remaining 385 pages are about selected species. And these pages contain some of the best information that I have ever read in a garden book. If you buy it just for these pages, you will have an excellent reference book no matter where you live.
The species info covers 26 annuals, 15 bulbs, 17 ground covers, 10 ornamental grasses, 28 perennials, 6 roses, 25 shrubs, 30 trees, 3 turf grasses, and 9 vines, with 160 small photos. The info is perfectly arranged with two pages of text per each species. Each contain a paragraph on when to plant, where to plant, how to plant, care, additional info, and other varieties. My kind of book - all the info in one place and easy to find.
If you garden in Wisconsin, this is a must have book!
Unlike all my other garden books, I actual know of every species talked about in this book. The book talks about the plants we grow in Wisconsin. And best, Myers tells us about some popular plants that don't do well here (I wish the plant nursery would have told me this before they sold me many wrong varieties). I learned this by trial and error.
My only criticism about the book is that I wish she had written another volume. Great information!
Good, But not REAL regional.......1999-05-20
I heard great things about the book but was a little disappointed. She dedicated only a very small portion of the introduction to the specifics of WI soil conditions, etc. I suspect the rest of the material regarding plant varieties was written on a formula provided by the publisher. (they do these books for a lot of states) Although she does address some WI specific issues for each variety, I thought the coverage was over simplified and I would have loved pictures included with the text. (All of the pictures are less than an inch high and inserted in the center of the book.) It's a nice attempt at a broad set of topics. Maybe it would have been even better with less of a "follow the formula" form.
Book Description
Gardening is now the favorite leisure pastime in America. Homeowners are realizing the health benefits derived from gardening and the increase in their home's property value.
Book retailers are well aware that the trend in gardening books is to regional titles that provide credible information on the plants that perform well in specific regions.
"Month-by-Month Gardening in Wisconsin" is written for Wisconsin gardeners who want to know how to properly care for their gardens and the correct timing for successful results. Each chapter is comprised of monthly plant-specific information. This book covers landscape and vegetable gardens and is appropriate for beginning to intermediate gardeners.
Customer Reviews:
More Than Just a Book.......2007-09-28
Month-by-month Gardening In Wisconsin
This book is more than a great gardening guide. It has helpful hints and is easy to understand. Many beautiful pictures add interest. I have mine ready to go to the next month.
Book Description
This photographic survey is richly illustrated with images of one of the world's largest private collections of bicycles from the 1850s to the 1950s, and includes some never-before-published photographs. From antique high wheelers and "boneshakers" to tandems, tricycles, and circus cown bikes, it provides a fascinating historical retrospective of the bicycle's development and evolution.
Customer Reviews:
The next best thing to an actual visit.......2006-09-23
I too have had the privilege of visiting Mr. Metz's garage-cum-museum, which is only a half hour's drive from here. If you can't get to see his collection first hand, this is the next best thing.
fascinating reading and a fascinating museum.......2002-06-28
this book is an excellent pictorial trip through one of the world's finest collections of bicycles and related items. i have actually been to the Metz Bicycle Museum in Freehold, New Jersey and have had a personalized tour by David Metz, the owner of the museum which is the basis for this book. this book is a very good introduction to the history of bicycles and the photograpy is excellent. however, on an actual tour of the museum you get some of the most interesting stories first hand from David Metz. this 87 year young collector is only too happy to share his knowledge of bicycles with any visitor to his museum. the book and a trip to the museum if at all possible will both be something to remember
Book Description
Following the tremendous success of her book of portraits, Wise Women, acclaimed photographer Joyce Tenneson now turns her lens to the life of flowers. In this enchanting series of photographs, Tenneson breaks new ground by recording the often unseen and overlooked later phases in a plant's life, and finds exquisite beauty in their blossoming and gradual decline. These stunning portraits celebrate the life cycle and allow the reader to appreciate flowers in a new way, as well as contemplate the poignancy, fragility, and continual beauty of life itself. Tenneson's photographs follow in the long tradition of botanical illustrations of the 18th and 19th centuries as well as photographic masters such as Man Ray, Robert Mapplethorpe, and Irving Penn. Just as Tenneson's Wise Women chronicled the energy, vitality, and beauty of older women, FLOWER PORTRAITS offers a compelling look at the radiant and exquisitely individual metamorphosis of flowers in the later phases of their lives.
Customer Reviews:
Exquisite, sensual, and life-affirming.......2003-12-02
I absolutely love this book! Joyce Tenneson has captured the ephemeral and exquisite cycle of life in these sepia-toned photos. Each photograph is on a black background, bringing the "subjects" into sharp relief, allowing the viewer to examine in delicate detail the life cycle of flowers, from young bud to mature blossom, and on to dried yet beautiful perfection... and often, once again on to new life in the form of seed... a poignant analogy to the cycle of human existence. I bought this book because of its beauty, because it made me feel inspired to create beauty myself, and because it is simply very sensual and life-affirming.
Different in a very good way.......2003-05-30
Not just pretty pictures in this terrific book, but a deep insight and understanding of flowers and photos. I saw several of these photos in an exhibition at a gallery in Bethesd, MD and fell in love with the work by this master photographer. I bought the book and am now saving my pennies to buy a photo!
A real disappointment.......2003-05-15
I saw this book excerpted in the May issue of Oprah magazine and was delighted by the rich, colorful close-ups of flowers in full bloom. Right away, I ordered one book for myself and one for my mother-in-law (should have read the Amazon editorial review that notes the flowers are in the later stages of life). We were surprised and dismayed to find that every one of the photos is a dull brown flower on a black background--and nearly all of the flowers are dead or dying. We could still appreciate the beautiful photography and the theme of death & dying, but with the subtitle "The Life Cycle of Beauty" it would have been nice to see more of the full life cycle--as in colorful buds and full-blooms in rich hues. All of the bright, colorful photos that were in the magazine excerpt were instead rendered in dull browns. We're both sending our books back. Totally depressing.
Seeing flowers in a brand new way.......2003-05-02
What makes a great photographer? In the case of Tenneson, it has always been her own unique style, which translates so well across the many books and works that she has done over the years - ending in last year's best selling "Wise Women." So when Tenneson focused her considerable skills on the world of flowers, it's no surprise that she discovers that the beauty of a dying or dead flower, in its own unique decay, often delivers beautiful new insights - a Tennesonian insight - into the world of flowers. This is a photography book for people who not only like flowers, but a great photography book - period.
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