Description: A gorgeous visual survey of the rose, exploring our enduring connection to one of nature's most universally beloved flowers. "A rose is a rose is a rose." A collection of more than 200 stunning images, The Rose Book celebrates the world's most iconic flower from petal to thorn, fashion to fragrance. Thoughtfully paired to reveal intriguing juxtapositions, these diverse works showcase the exciting ways the rose has inspired across time and cultures within and beyond the garden. From a couture Dior gown and a rose-adorned Barbie to ancient mosaics and Victorian valentines, this volume praises the undeniable beauty and romance of the rose. Essays by experts Amy de la Haye, Victoria Gaiger, and Kristine Paulus explore the horticultural presence in fashion, and the storied use of its scent in perfume. Throughout a wide range of surprising and renowned artists and creators are featured, including Georgia O'Keeffe, Tiffany and Company, Alexander McQueen, Vincent van Gogh, Pierre-Joseph Redoutâe, and more. The Rose Book brings this captivating flower vividly to life with something to delight rose overs on every page.--Publisher description.
Review Quotes:
'This sumptuously illustrated book celebrates the rose in its myriad forms... each time I immersed myself in this book, the room seemed to fill with their musk' - RHS The Garden review by Rachel de Thame
'If you want to understand why the rose is the king of flowers, The Rose Book is for you. Phaidon's tome explores the rose's depiction through the ages in history, art, and culture and highlights why the genus is so intrinsically linked to our society. This book is perfect for anybody who wants a deeper understanding of the rose's place in our humankind and the carefully curated images and texts offer a wide range of subjects for all to enjoy.' - David J C Austin
'No flower is more entwined with myth, religion, politics and the human form than the humble rose - and now there's a new coffee table book celebrating them in all their glory.' - Country Life
'Surveys the many ways [the rose] has been depicted in art, poetry, fashion and movies.' - Wall Street Journal
'Greet the growing seasons with a lush, garden-centric book on an iconic flower.' - WSJ. Magazine
'While the rose is beloved in the Western world, this volume uncovers a niche that has yet to be explored.' - AIR MAIL
'[A] new nature-centric must-read.' - Aspire Design and Home
'A blooming book.' - DailyArt Magazine
'A beautifully produced homage.' - Kirkus
'A stunning tribute to this timeless bloom.' - Rain Magazine