Flora Inside the Secret World of Plants

Plants are essential for life. They make our planet’s atmosphere breathable, their decaying bodies create the soil under our feet, and they transform light energy into consumable nutrients that keep us alive. They also provide inspiration for artists: think of O’Keefe’s poppies, Monet’s water lilies, and van Gogh’s sunflowers. When was the last time you examined the stunning intricacies of these essential life forms up close? Flora combines the art and science of plants, revealing botanical details in astounding and artful photographs. While previewing this book I was compelled to share the amazing images with coworkers. The otherworldly beauty of the magnified subjects made me feel like I had landed on Lilliput and happened upon old friends who had been supersized!