Product Description

This beautifully produced and highly original book by an artist and a botanical scientist at the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, results from their shared fascination for the perfect designs of these microscopic organisms.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #2084864 in Books
• Published on: 2006-07-11
• Original language: English
• Binding: Hardcover
• 264 pages

From Booklist
Pollen, the minute building block of plant life, contain firmaments of otherworldly beauty. Through the marvel of scanning electron photomicroscopy, and in collaboration with two renowned experts, visual artist Kesseler unveils the delicate artistry and vibrant wizardry of this horticultural workhorses in an incandescent blend of exacting science and extraordinary art.

Carried by wind, water, birds, and bees, microscopic pollen grains embark on a remarkable journey to fertilize an awaiting plant. Harley writes of the evolution and diversity of pollen and the process of pollination with both the precision of an academic text and the poetry of a heartfelt homage. Whether interpreting the intricacies of symbiotic relationships or extolling the miracle of parthenogenesis, Harley patiently and precisely opens this hidden world to novices and serious students alike. Carol Haggas
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