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Around the World in 80 Plants Hardcover – April 20, 2021

by Jonathan Drori (Author), Lucille Clerc (Illustrator)

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An inspirational and beautifully illustrated book that tells the stories of 80 plants from around the globe.

In his follow-up to the bestselling Around the World in 80 Trees, Jonathan Drori takes another trip across the globe, bringing to life the science of plants by revealing how their worlds are intricately entwined with our own history, culture and folklore. From the seemingly familiar tomato and dandelion to the eerie mandrake and Spanish "moss" of Louisiana, each of these stories is full of surprises. Some have a troubling past, while others have ignited human creativity or enabled whole civilizations to flourish. With a colorful cast of characters all brought to life by illustrator Lucille Clerc, this is a botanical journey of beauty and brilliance.

Praise for Around the World in 80 Trees

"Beautiful to behold and to read" – THE SUNDAY TIMES

"An arboreal odyssey" – NATURE

"One of the most quietly beautiful books of the year" – DAILY MAIL

"Jonathan Drori's deep-seated love of nature is contagious in this tree-by-tree journey across countries and continents. A book to take your time over" – WIRED

"A brilliant blend of science, history, culture and folklore, this interesting and engaging book explores the relationship between people and trees as it circumnavigates the globe. The quietly passionate writing is informative, interesting and quite delightful. The hardback version, which I've got, is one of the best-produced books I've read in years: the formatting is crisp and inviting, the paper is heavy and of high quality, and almost every page includes color drawings by artist Lucille Clerc that are simply breathtaking. Together, these features make this book a joy to touch, to hold and to read." – FORBES

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216 pages
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English
Publisher

Laurence King Publishing
Publication date

April 20, 2021
Dimensions

6.3 x 1.2 x 9.4 inches
ISBN-10

178627230X
ISBN-13

978-1786272300
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Around the World in 80 Plants

Jonathan Drori takes another exciting trip across the globe...

In his follow-up to the bestselling Around the World in 80 Trees, Jonathan Drori takes another trip across the globe, bringing to life the science of plants by revealing how their worlds are intricately entwined with our own history, culture and folklore.

From the seemingly familiar tomato and dandelion to the eerie mandrake and Spanish ‘moss’ of Louisiana, via the early histories of beer and the contraceptive pill, each of these stories is full of surprises. Some have a troubling past, while others have ignited human creativity or enabled whole civilizations to flourish. There are parasites and carnivores and even plants that destroy telephone wires.

Drori’s curiosity about the plant world is infectious. He wears his scientific knowledge lightly and writes with passion and wry humour, whether about intoxicants such as absinthe, iboga and cannabis; flavourings like the misunderstood vanilla and the legendary silphium of Roman cuisine; or the imaginative and unflagging search for aphrodisiacs. With a colourful cast of characters all brought to life by illustrator Lucille Clerc, this is a botanical journey of beauty and brilliance.

by Jonathan Drori

Jonathan Drori CBE is a Trustee of The Eden Project, an Ambassador for the WWF and was for nine years Trustee of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, and The Woodland Trust. He is a Fellow of the Linnean Society and the Zoological Society of London, and a former documentary filmmaker with the BBC.

Editorial Reviews

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"Brings to life the history, uses and botanical properties of weird and wonderful plants from across the globe." -Newsweek,

"Drori, like an expert tour guide, offers up plenty of tidbits and trivia that make even the quotidian seem worthy of notice. Whether you take in all this information in one sitting, or savor a page a day before bedtime, Drori's smartly crafted itinerary is a trip well worth taking." -Natural History Magazine,

"This stunning illustrated book is a treasure... The fun facts paired with colorful illustrations make this something to truly lose yourself in." -Greatlist

"Takes readers on a journey across our planet, stopping to smell flowers and appreciate other species along the way." -Smithsonian Magazine,

"With a colorful cast of characters all brought to life by illustrator Lucille Clerc, Around the World in 80 Plants is a botanical journey of beauty and brilliance." -The Environmental Magazine

"Drori, like an expert tour guide, offers up plenty of tidbits and trivia that make even the quotidian seem worthy of notice… Whether you take in all this information in one sitting, or savor a page a day before bedtime, Drori's smartly crafted itinerary is a trip well worth taking." -Natural History Magazine,

"This plant refernce has all the perfect descriptors; it's charming, erudite, educational, and aesthetically pleasing...Readers will pick Plants up, time and again, in observation and wonder." - Booklist

About the Author

Jonathan Drori CBE is a Trustee of The Eden Project, an Ambassador for the WWF and was for nine years a Trustee of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, and The Woodland Trust. He is a Fellow of the Linnean Society and the Zoological Society of London, and a former documentary filmmaker with the BBC.

Lucille Clerc is a French graphic designer who moved to London following completion of her degree in Paris to study for an MA in Communication Design at Central Saint Martins. Since then she has been working in the creative industries for a diverse range of international clients, from cultural institutions to textile designers, musicians and architects.

Product details

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Laurence King Publishing (April 20, 2021)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 216 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 178627230X
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1786272300
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.59 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6.3 x 1.2 x 9.4 inches

Best Sellers Rank: #25,124 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #4 in Horticulture (Books)
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- #43 in Plant & Animal Art (Books)

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Rachel M. Gohlman

Good but had some flaws

Reviewed in the United States on June 27, 2021

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This book had the same beautiful illustrations and richness of fact as the one on trees. I am super pleased that it even mentioned the bamboo shakuhachi flute and komuso who play it. Maybe Im a bit biased because I play it too. The one thing that really nagged at me was a sprinkling of virtue signalling that doesn't seem appropriate for a book centered on nature. Please write more of these books but with all due respect, leave the social commentary out.

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Miriam B.

Be careful if it's recommended when looking for a coloring book

Reviewed in the United States on May 13, 2021

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I ordered this as a gift for a friend, I was looking for a coloring book and this popped up as recommended, or commonly purchased together. I'm sure it's a beautiful book but it's not a coloring book! I should have looked more carefully.

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Camilla D. Camburn

Wonderful companion to Around the World in 80 Trees

Reviewed in the United States on June 3, 2021

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Ordered this soon after it appeared for sale ... will be fun to match the stories

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Kindle Customer

Great follow up

Reviewed in the United States on May 24, 2021

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Makes learning about plants fun and entertaining

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Love it

Reviewed in the United States on June 17, 2021

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One of the most beautiful books I’ve ever seen. Full of interesting information. Peaceful to read.

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Knightnox

Buy this book!!!!

Reviewed in the United States on April 26, 2021

Great book

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Chrste

Absolutely Fascinating

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 16, 2021

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A brilliant book written by someone who really knows their subject.
So many things you never knew about an awful lot of plants.
A truly captivating read or as one might say 'A REAL PAGE TURNER' unusual for a non fiction book but if you have any interest at all about gardening and plants in general READ THIS BOOK !!

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Rose J

Beautifully illustrated and informative

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 20, 2021

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I loved the earlier book 'Around the World in 80 Trees' so much that I bought this one as soon as it was released. It is just as beautiful and interesting as its tree counterpart. I would recommend this book to anyone interested in plants.

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Ms R Kelly

THIS BEAUTIFUL BOOK WILL CHANGE YOUR OUTLOOK ON PLANTS

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 7, 2021

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I cannot recommend this book (and it's sibling - Around the World in 80 Trees) highly enough. They are simply beautiful. Not only are they beautiful but so informative too. You will learn so much and walks in the countryside will never quite be the same - who knew nettles were males and female and so important for wildlife? Jonathan Drori and Lucille Clerc are a winning combination.

Buy these books for yourself and as a present for those you love.

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S Aranki

Eighty plants in a wink ...

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 1, 2021

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It gave me a quick knowledge about some plants & facts that I was not aware of

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essargee

Another beautiful book

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 7, 2021

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Another beautiful book from Mr Drori. Not only really lovely to look at but something that can be dipped into all the time.

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