Friday, June 21, 2013

Books: The New York Botanical Garden


The New York Botanical Garden, Abrams (2006).

A couple of mornings ago, I spied this on a shelf and I just had to look through it, because it called out loudly to me. The book turned out to be a two day deal: the night before, and then waking up to an open spread the next morning. 

It's an incredible layout, and the subject matter was so inspiring, it informed the photos I took around town this week of edible plants and gardens. Add in this unexpected nod to illuminated manuscripts, and that's the incredible power a great book has over us. It's unforgettable on so many levels. I use that power wisely.

What do books inspire you to do?