{"title":"Helen Bynum","description":"\u003cp\u003eDiscover the enriching world of Helen Bynum, an acclaimed author who skillfully intertwines the realms of \u003cem\u003eArts \u0026amp; Culture\u003c\/em\u003e with \u003cem\u003eScience \u0026amp; Nature\u003c\/em\u003e. Her works, including the visually captivating \u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Sketchbooks\u003c\/strong\u003e and the insightful \u003cstrong\u003eRemarkable Plants\u003c\/strong\u003e, offer readers a fascinating exploration of the natural world through both artistic and scientific lenses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith a keen eye for detail and a passion for the intriguing stories behind plant life, Helen Bynum's books serve as a window into the diversity and beauty of botany. Her writing not only informs but also inspires readers to appreciate the striking patterns and vibrant colours of the natural world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you're an art enthusiast or a nature lover, Helen Bynum's collection promises to engage your senses and expand your understanding of the delicate interplay between people and plants throughout history. Delve into her works to experience a captivating journey of discovery and wonder.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"botanical-sketchbooks-by-helen-bynum-9780500297186","title":"Botanical Sketchbooks","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA visual compendium of botanical sketches, many specially photographed, providing a revealing insight into the immediate responses of artists encountering the glories of the plant world.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhile highly finished drawings and paintings frequently feature in histories of botanical art, the preparatory sketches, first impressions, and creative thoughts on paper behind them are rarely seen and have often remained hidden and locked away.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eBotanical Sketchbooks\u003c\/em\u003e brings these personal and vividly spontaneous records gloriously back into the light. In a series of biographical portraits organised thematically into four sections, the book illuminates a range of intriguing characters from many different countries and cultures, including Germany, France, Italy, America, Australia, Japan, and China. Sketchbooks proper are joined by notebooks, journals, albums, loose pieces of paper, works on vellum, manuscripts, letters, herbarium sheets, and marginalia—even one drawing on the back of an envelope.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTurning the pages of this book will be an invitation to relive extraordinary experiences, imagine lost worlds, and be immersed in the endeavours, observations, and motivations of the makers of such beautiful and enchanting art.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Thames and Hudson (Australia) Pty Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46832520888556,"sku":"9780500297186","price":60.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9780500297186.jpg?v=1758390669"},{"product_id":"remarkable-plants-by-helen-bynum-9780500026427","title":"Remarkable Plants","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA glorious celebration of the beauty, diversity, importance, and sheer wonder of plants, with exquisite illustrations from the collections of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePlants feed us, clothe us, shelter us, help transport us, and can both intoxicate and cure us. From food staples to exotic and enchanting flowers, plants are essential for the wellbeing of ourselves and our planet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHelen and William Bynum are expert guides to the intriguing histories and uses of over 80 key plants. Rich in cultural, historical, botanical, and symbolic associations, these plants, from every corner of the globe—both familiar and bizarre—have fascinating stories to tell. Starting with foods that laid the foundations for the development of civilisations, such as wheat, rice, and maize, and those that enliven our diet, such as saffron and spices, sections look at plants that have helped to create our material world, including bamboo and the oak, and crops that have made people rich, such as tea, coffee, and sugar cane. Many plants have been used medicinally and others, for instance, eucalyptus or giant redwoods, have come to epitomise entire landscapes. Some are the objects of obsession, including the tulip, the rose, and the lotus, and some are distinctly strange, such as the world's largest flower, rafflesia, which smells of rotting flesh!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor anyone interested in the extraordinary beauty and diversity of flora around us, this stunning book, illustrated with botanical drawings, paintings, and artworks will be an inspiration and a delight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eRemarkable Plants\u003c\/em\u003e by Helen Bynum and William Bynum is a testament to the essential role that plants play in our lives, inviting readers to explore the profound impact flora has had on human civilisation and culture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Thames and Hudson (Australia) Pty Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46854807781612,"sku":"9780500026427","price":48.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/12b15d4addda16d47f4324298cb57748.jpg?v=1759264745"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/helen-bynum.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}