Foliage [Hardcover]

Harold Feinstein (Author), Sydney Eddison (Contributor), Greg Piotrowski (Contributor)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 14, 2001

In Foliage, Harold Feinstein returns to the natural forms that he chronicled in One Hundred Flowers. An introduction by popular gardening author Sydney Eddison explores the cultural significance of plants while revealing the subtle ways in which they touch our daily lives. Her introduction, along with text by horticulture expert Greg Piotrowski, makes Foliage as practical and informative, as it is beautiful.

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About the Author

Harold Feinstein's photographs are in the collections of the International Center of Photography, the Museum of Modern Art, the George Eastman House, and many other major museums.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 144 pages
• Publisher: Bulfinch; 1 edition (September 14, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0821227394
• ISBN-13: 978-0821227398
• Product Dimensions: 13.2 x 11.3 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #726,250 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars PERFECT PARTNER TO "100 ROSES", June 4, 2004

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Brenda "MYSHELFDOTCOM" (United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Foliage (Hardcover)

Sydney Eddison is back, introducing _Foliage_, Feinstein's follow-up to _One Hundred Roses_. In the introduction, "Looking Beyond the Obvious," Eddison introduces Foliage as a collection ready to instill a childlike observation and pleasure into grownups. Alexandra Anderon-Spivy's essay, "The Architecture of Nature Enhanced," discusses Feinstein's use of the computer in his images, his talent, and man's love of nature. The rest of the book contains a combination of photographs and such things as poetry, plant names, and famous quotes. There is something informative or inspiring to go with each photograph. Each section is labeled to let the reader know what is in it (Grasses and Ferns, Edibles, The Essence of Green, The Beneficial Green Plant). Feinstein's grasses look picturesque and proud; his vegetables lined and curved and his various greens sharp and eclectic. My favorites are the Hosta leaves (pg 90) and the poppy flower buds (pg 94).

If you are wondering about the expense of the book, consider the artistic value of the photographs printed on strong, waterproof material. A book like this, which is meant to be treasured and shared, will become personally or professionally priceless. Expect visitors to continue glancing through it as long as it sits on your table.

4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars feast your eyes on this!, December 24, 2002

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Rebecca Brown "rebeccasreads" (Clallam Bay, WA United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Foliage (Hardcover)

This informative, elegantly designed album of 100 luscious color photographs of plants in all their beauty & symmetry, is divided into Grasses & Ferns; Edibles; The Essence of Green; The Beneficial Green Plant; Leaf Coloration; Cactus & Succulents, & Seeds of Change. It is a sumptuous feast for the eyes, & a treasure for your library.

Popular gardening author Sydney Eddison, writes about the significance of plants in our cultures, revealing some of the subtle ways plants are part of our lives.

Alexander Anderson-Spivy in The Architecture of Nature Enhanced, writes about the legacy & passion of photographers of nature, as well as the photographic enhancing technology of today's computers.

Horticultural expert Greg Piotrowski adds enlightening Botanical Notes which makes FOLIAGE an interesting read.

A magnificent book of awesome proportions & perspectives.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Beauiful Plants, January 30, 2010

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Ginny Mapes "Pacific Northwest writer & educator" (Hillsboro, OR United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Foliage (Hardcover)

Foliage is an amazing plant book filled with artistic photos of "the architecture of nature." Close-up photos fill the pages 13" x 11" pages. From grasses and ferns, edibles, leaf coloration, cati and succulents, the essence of green, to seeds of change the reader is in for a visual treat.