The Infinite Tulip [Hardcover]

Harold Feinstein (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 14, 2004

A gorgeous gift format collection of Harold Feinstein's popular rose photographs.

Editorial Reviews

From Publishers Weekly

Nature photographer Feinstein opens his shutter to the tulip's splendid diversity, showing off several centuries of meticulous breeding in this small collection of photographs. The flowers presented range from soft, closed coquettish buds to violently ruffled blooms that explode open toward the viewer. Nature's palate is equally remarkable; simple primary colors blend into decadent violets, fresh greens and rosy pinks. The tulip "Beau Monde" curves like an art nouveau sculpture, the smooth arcing lines of its petals fanning across the page. The ragged crimson petals of "Fringed Carnival" resemble a masquerader's feather headpiece. Feinstein allows the flowers to speak for themselves, limiting his text to each variety's name and a brief introduction, in which he explains his inspiration for the title: "with my mouth dropping open almost continuously" while photographing the flowers, the words "the infinite tulip" burst forth. This book and its companion, The Infinite Rose, are the first Fienstein collections available in small format. 60 four-color photographs.
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About the Author

Harold Feinstein's distinguished career in photography began in 1950, when Edward Steichen purchased his work for the permanent collection of the Museum of Modern Art and exhibited it frequently during his tenure there.

Feinstein's photographs have also been exhibited by and represented in the collections of the International Center of Photography, the George Eastman House, the Museum of the City of New York, and the Musie d'Art Moderne in Paris. His work has appeared in such periodicals as Life, Audubon, Connoisseur, and Popular Photography.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 112 pages
• Publisher: Bulfinch; Edition Unstated edition (January 14, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0821228749
• ISBN-13: 978-0821228746
• Product Dimensions: 7.1 x 0.8 x 7.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #165,561 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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17 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars PERFECT COMPANION TO "THE INFINITE ROSE", June 4, 2004

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

"In teaching photography, my basic instruction is `When your mouth drops open, click the shutter!'" - Harold Feinstein

Feinstein continues to say the tulips he photographed for this book gave him many mouth-dropping moments. Once you see them, you'll understand. Feinstein photographs the traditional shaped tulip, the fringed edged, and those resembling the shapes of roses. Each is brilliant in color and sometimes adjusted to appear even more flamboyant. I found the wildness of the Double Circus Parrot intriguing, the Green Wave Parrot daring, and the Family Cluster beautiful. Spring Green, the side view and the multi tulip shot are my absolute favorites, and the Easter tulip reminds me of an oil painting.

Tulips begin the growing season, and maybe that's why I like to think of them as a sign of renewal. Beautiful heads of color and design waving in the breeze can be inspiring. Besides impressing me as art, _The Infinite Tulip_ reminds me of spring, Easter, and gardening. When you fill that Easter or gardening basket for your parents or friends, consider including "The Infinite Tulip."

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A beautiful book for anyone who loves imagery., January 8, 2008

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Lauri Maki lll "L. M. III" (MI, USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Infinite Tulip (Hardcover)

I bought this book for the love of my life and she seemed to love it. The pictures are detailed beyond reason and you can't help but sit and stare at each picture while you slowly make your way through the book. I got it as an inspiration for her to paint, but I am even thinking about getting a copy for myself. This book is so beautiful, A+. If you are an artist or just care at all, buy this book.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars beautiful photos, July 7, 2009

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pjsmom - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Infinite Tulip (Hardcover)

I got this as a gift for my aunt, an amateur photographer, she loved it.