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The Rose: An Illustrated History

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A spectacularly illustrated reference. Roses are valued for many reasons including beauty, symbolism, fragrance, and history. The Rose tells the fascinating story of this treasured flower accompanied by lively text and sumptuous full color illustrations. The book is divided into three sections: Roses of Nature, Roses of History and Roses by Design. Each section traces the links that tie the wild roses of nature to the earliest roses of civilization. It also explodes a few myths along the way and tells how the tireless efforts of horticulturists from many nations have brought into being the full-petalled beauties of today. The captivating archival illustrations are from the Royal Horticultural Society's collection, home to one of the world's finest archives of horticultural art. This spectacular collection of roses of every description is certain to capture the hearts of gardeners and art lovers alike.

About the Author :
Peter Harkness is the author of Modern Garden Roses, The Photographic Encyclopaedia of Roses and Roses to Enjoy.

Review :
A delightful 5,000-year journey through rose history... beautifully reproduced illustrations.-- (12/20/2003) A fascinating blend of history, art and science. This stunning volume is laced with intriguing facts, united with dozens of exquisite full-color reproductions.-- (03/15/2004) A joyful celebration... lushly produced... exquisitely detailed renderings of mesmerizing botanical illustrations... Rose fanciers, growers, and flower lovers will be well informed by the text, but they will revel in the profusion of heavenly images.-- (10/15/2003) A love poem of a book rich in rose lore... larger-than-life paintings are so stunningly reproduced.-- (12/14/2003) A stunning book... a true art book... for a rose lover, it is a book to read and study and enjoy.-- (12/01/2003) A stunning volume... contains intriguing new and little-known information on roses, and is illustrated by the most exquisite full-color reproductions.-- (12/20/2003) A visual history of our ever-evolving taste in roses... What is perhaps most admirable... is Harkness's lightness of touch in tackling the story of the rose.-- (11/13/2003) Elegantly illustrated -- pages of mouthwatering color -- and has a careful and scholarly text.-- (12/06/2003) Exquisite art volume... a wonderful blend of history, art and science with fascinating facts and full-color reproductions of botanical illustrations.-- (12/01/2003) For rose lovers... this exquisite book... gorgeous oversized tome is lushly illustrated.-- (12/15/2003) For the rose grower and indeed for the rose lover, this book gives much to study and appreciate. Though the book might be appreciated just for its beauty, it is also a rich resource for the serious reader.-- (04/01/2004) Gorgeous from start to finish -- from cover design to the hundreds of exquisite etchings, water color, and oil paint illustrations within.-- (11/01/2003) Harkness has combined his knowledge of history with his passion for the genus to explain how just a few species of ancient wild roses have evolved into the 20,000 hybrids... comprehensive historical reference.-- (12/07/2003) Illustrations range from botanical-quality prints to more impressionistic portraits of roses... a book for rose lovers.-- (12/01/2003) Learn how this traditional beauty attains its dramatic power while you're captivated by the beautiful floral prints gracing the book's pages.--Complete Woman (02/01/2004) One of the most beautiful books of the past fifty years... a large elegantly printed volume... a rich text full of history, anecdotes and facts.-- (05/01/2004) Stunning... inviting conversational style. Color illustrations from the archives of the Royal Horticultural Society are featured on every two-page spread.-- (10/25/2003) Substantial in both weight and factual information... destined for a lengthy stay on the coffee table.-- (12/13/2003) The bulk of the pages are devoted to oversized illustrations of roses in their breath-taking beauty by renowned artists... Highly recommended.-- (04/01/2004) The real stars of this gorgeous collection are the flowers themselves.--Globe and Mail (11/22/2003) The timeless allure of the flower of flowers is captured.--Elle Decor (12/01/2003) This big, beautiful book is filled with gorgeous illustrations... there's nothing like reading evocative plant descriptions for whetting the appetite for starting a collection.-- (06/01/2004) Voluptuous volume.--Gardening Life (01/01/2004) 300 color illustrations beautifully reproduced in large scale... Harkness is an engaging writer who delivers serious science between slices of historical trivia.-- (08/18/2003) A first-class introduction to great roses, old and modern, with dozens of exquisite flower portraits.--Steve Whysall"Vancouver Sun" (11/21/2003) An intriguing blend of historical fact with mythological tales, literary references and scientific data surrounding this most cherished of blooms.--Sherry Boas"Orlando Sentinel" (12/13/2003) For the rose lover and the artist.--Kathy Huber"Houston Chronicle" (12/20/2003) Harkness's narrative makes highly interesting reading, but the jewels of this book are the beautiful illustrations.--Philip Oliver"Library Journal" (10/01/2003) Lush, lavish and almost lascivious in their treatment of botany.--Catherine Ford"Calgary Herald" (11/30/2003) The richness of the illustrations and the well-developed, serious, but not sober historical reporting makes the work worthwhile for serious students of the rose.--John P. Abbott"E-Streams" (07/01/2004) What a perfect gift for someone who loves roses, or for yourself to enjoy.--Mary Cameron Frey"Chicago Sun-Times" (11/02/2003) Peter Harkness brings to life his own love of roses and his knowledge of their history in this unusual book.--January Adams"American Reference Books Annual, Volume 36" (01/01/2005)


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Product Details
  • ISBN-13: 9781552977873
  • Publisher: Firefly Books
  • Publisher Imprint: Firefly Books
  • Height: 328 mm
  • No of Pages: 344
  • Spine Width: 32 mm
  • Weight: 2617 gr
  • ISBN-10: 1552977870
  • Publisher Date: 06 Sep 2003
  • Binding: Hardback
  • Language: English
  • Returnable: N
  • Sub Title: An Illustrated History
  • Width: 279 mm


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