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Vegetables
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- Book Synopsis
- A lavishly illustrated gift book, revealing the variety and beauty of vegetables.Part of our everyday lives, full of flavor and shifting with the seasons, vegetables are a diverse and integral plant group that we depend on for nutrients and sustenance. From cabbages to sweetcorn, delicious plants from around the world are celebrated in this pocketbook with beautiful historical illustrations. An introductory chapter by Kew expert Hélèna Dove provides an overview of this plant group, and extended captions accompany each painting.The Library and Archives at Kew is one of the most extensive botanical libraries in the world, with the oldest item dating back to the 1370s. In this pocketbook series from Kew, each book presents forty botanical paintings from the collections, illustrating the variety within each group, as well as the diversity of the collection and artistic styles. The luxury finish on these books makes them a must-have gift item, printed on uncoated paper and with a cloth and foil finish.
- About The Author
- Hélèna Dove is kitchen gardener at the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew.
- Product Details
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- ISBN
- 9781842468555
- Format
- Hardback
- Publisher
- Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, (10 September 2026)
- Number of Pages
- 96
- Language
- English
- Dimensions
- 185 x 140 mm
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