" A highly original collection of high magnification photographs that unlock the hidden beauty of seeds and fruit, from award-winning photographer Levon Biss, the author of Microsculpture.
The Hidden Beauty of Seeds & Fruits is a photographic study that celebrates the wonders of nature and science in mind-blowing magnification. Levon Biss’s striking photography captures the breathtaking and beautiful details of the world of carpology, the study of seeds and fruits. Each picture reveals minute features and textures that are normally invisible to the naked eye, providing the audience with an insight into strange and often bizarre adaptations that have evolved over thousands of years.
After spending months searching through the carpological collection at the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh, Biss selected over 100 striking samples to be featured in this book. Captioned with scientific text that provides the backstory for each specimen, The Hidden Beauty of Seeds & Fruits is guaranteed to amaze, entertain, and educate. "
"Micro marvels!...."
"Children and adults, science-minded and general readers will all be captivated by these remarkable photos."
Published by Abrams. ISBN: 9781419752155
★★★★★ 5.0 out of 5 stars
Absolutely stunning book
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 22 August 2021 Verified Purchase
My second book by this author, yet again blown away by the images in this one. If you have a curious mind and a love for seeing things up unbelievably close buy it immediately. I can’t believe what some of the seeds featured looked like…some of them like little creatures! A great conversation starter for on your coffee table.
★★★★★ 5.0 out of 5 stars Absolutely stunning book
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 23 November 2022 Verified Purchase
Unique and mind blowing photos of seeds. I couldn’t believe the shapes and the diversity of them all. And the colours are muted and lovely. It made a gorgeous present as a coffee table book for a gardening and flower enthusiast.