Praise for "Pollen: The Hidden Sexuality of Flowers"
"These are the most ravishing biology lessons we've ever
seen.... An enlightening gift or a personal indulgence."
--Chicago Tribune Praise for "Seeds: Time Capsules of
Life" "An incandescent blend of exacting science and
extraordinary art." --Booklist Praise for "Fruit:
Edible, Inedible, Incredible" "Little short of
astonishing. If the book never gets further than your
coffee table, it's still likely to blow the stuffing out
of anything else laid near it." --January Magazine Three
landmark books, "Pollen: The Hidden Sexuality of
Flowers"; "Seeds: Time Capsules of Life"; and "Fruit:
Edible, Inedible, Incredible," earned high praise that
varied from "breathtaking" and "ravishing" to
"enlightening" and "truly revelatory." "The Bizarre and
Incredible World of Plants," which sold 6,000 copies in
hardcover and is now available in paperback, brings
together the best of these three books in one
fascinating union of art and science. Visual artist Rob
Kesseler uses special light and scanning electron
microscopy to create astonishing images of a variety of
pollen, seeds and fruits. His razor-sharp cross-sections
reveal intricate interiors, pods, pouches, keys, and
other examples of botanical architecture and seed
dispersal. Seed morphologist Wolfgang Stuppy and
palynologist Madeline Harley deftly explain the
botanical purposes for which the pollen, seeds and fruit
are designed, how they fulfill their mission, and their
role in preserving the biodiversity of our planet.
Literary references and early botanical illustrations
pepper the text. "The Bizarre and Incredible World of
Plants" is groundbreaking in its intimate examination of
plant reproduction. It is an essential source and
reference for artists, designers and photographers and
will fascinate gardeners and readers interested in the
natural world. |
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