Cut Flowers (Hardcover)

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"For those who love flowers, their rhythms and rituals become part of life itself," says English designer Tricia Guild. Flowers are a symbol of passion and emotion that few remain untouched by; the fleeting scent of a rose or curve of a lily's stem can evoke powerful memories. This book speaks to those emotions. Rather than being a guide to producing fancy arrangements, it's about truly looking at flowers, seeing the joy inherent in a bowl of riotously colorful zinnias or a single midnight-blue delphinium. James Merrell's luminous photography peers deep into the mysterious purple heart of the anemone and lifts the sunlight from the soft petals of a cyclamen. Quotations from writers and artists turn this small, perfect coffee-table book into a perfect gift book for lovers of literature as well as lupines.

Product Description

The author of "Tricia Guild's Country Color" and "Tricia Guild's in Town" turns her attention to wonderful ways to make the most of the vibrant beauty of flowers. 75 color photos.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 144 pages
• Publisher: Clarkson Potter (September 1, 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0609603728
• ISBN-13: 978-0609603727
• Product Dimensions: 8.7 x 8.6 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.8 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,824,311 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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8 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A gorgeous, inspiring book for anyone..., August 31, 1998

By A Customer

...especially flower lovers. The photographs are stunning and visually delicious; the quotes fitting. The commentary is appropriately minimalist, so as not to distract from the images, it seems. I love this book -- simply beautiful.

6 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful book, Very Inspirational!, September 27, 1999

By A Customer

For the Painters out there who love the world of colour this book is a must have.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars On the fence....., June 21, 2004

By	Jenn (NC) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Cut Flowers (Paperback)

This is a great coffee table book .... the photographs are beautiful, the quotes fitting and Ill probably get many years of enjoyment out of looking at it from time to time. However, I thought this book (through its photos) was going to give me some ideas on simple flower arranging and container choices. Instead, the photos are of macro shots of flowers, so close up that you really cant see the detail of the containers at all. What this book has done is given me some insight on some different flowers to ask for when I go to the market to pick them up, or plants to ask the nursery about when I pick out flowers for my garden next spring. Anyone who enjoys flowers will love this book, just don't get it with the hopes that you will get any arranging ideas from it. All in all, a gorgeous book that puts me in a cheery mood just by looking at it :)