Flowers: The Complete Book of Floral Design (Hardcover)

~ (Author), Kevin Summers (Author)

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Product Description

Paula Pryke is one of the leading floral designers in the world today and is an inspiration not only to do-it-yourselfers but to professionals in the floral and interior design. This book profiles more than 80 projects, which are divided into two distinctive styles-classic and contemporary. The first chapter features arrangements that have stood the test of time and have become classics in their own rights; the next section features those that are on the cutting edge. For each arrangement, Paula takes the readers on a very personal journey through her color and design choices that make each project one-of-a-kind.
This career-spanning catalogue of Paula's unique approach to flower arranging illustrates how her style has evolved, and shows how flowers are the finishing touch to any room or table setting. Combined with comprehensive information on techniques, step-by-step instructions and photographs, this is a practical guide to floral arrangements for the novice as well as an inspiration to the more accomplished florist. With this book, anyone can create memorable floral compositions that add color and style to any room.

About the Author

Paula Pryke runs a highly successful flower business that has a reputation for innovative floral designs. She has a worldwide following. Paula runs a flower school in London and is the author of numerous best-selling books including Flowers, Flowers, Festive Flowers, and Living Color.
Kevin Summers is a photographer whose work has appeared in The World of Interiors and Elle as well as in several of Paula's previous books.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 256 pages
• Publisher: Rizzoli (October 29, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0847826430
• ISBN-13: 978-0847826438
• Product Dimensions: 11.7 x 9.4 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.6 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #73,870 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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40 of 40 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars beautiful book, September 30, 2005

By	Rosalind D. Bullard "Rosalind Bullard" (Brooklyn, NY) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I love the book, and there is some great advice in it but I was looking for abit more of a "how-to" type of book. The book is mostly photos of her work with a black and white section of some instructional aspects of making bouquets, etc. There is also a small encyclopedia-like section of flowers which explains some aspects to the flowers but does not include general price range. I was hoping it would be the only book I needed to buy to do my wedding flowers, but I don't think it will be.

44 of 48 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Best floral book ever!!!, December 29, 2004

By	Carol "carol's flowers" (California) - See all my reviews

This book was a Christmas present and the best floral book I own. The author gives you her wonderful insight into how she draws her inspirations and gives instructions on how to design each arrangement. Beautiful pictures, beautiful designs! I own other books by Paula Pryke, and like them all, but this is my favorite!

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A good book for the lover of flower arrangement, January 9, 2007

By	Judy Rivas (Caracas, Venezuela) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This book is a good tool for anyone interested in learning how to arrange flowers. It has beautiful pictures and good explanations on mechanics and how to do most of the arrangements, however, the most difficult and therefore prettier do not have much instructions, so you also need to use a little imagination.