"A magical and unexpected look at New York, this book is lovely and
brilliant--a true triumph." ―Laura Dowling, former chief floral designer
at the White House
"Every page of this exquisite book beckons you to buy a plane ticket
to New York and see it for yourself." ―Carla Coulson, author, Paris
Tango and Italian Joy
New York in Bloom leads you on a beautiful floral tour of the
metropolis--past stylish floral studios and corner shops overflowing
with fresh-cut blooms, through bustling flower markets, to blooming
trees and lush public parks.
With sumptuous photography, the unexpected, softer side of New York is
revealed by juxtaposing floral beauty with exquisite botanical details
found in the city's iconic architecture. Author and photographer
Georgianna Lane includes:
- Parks and gardens
- Floral studios
- Market flowers
- Floral displays
- Field guides to locating and identifying common spring blooms
- A list of recommended locations and vendors
- A tutorial on how to create your own New York-style floral bouquet
- And more!
Lane writes in her introduction, "So here is my humble ode to this
fantastic, maddening, beautiful, demanding, ultimately rewarding, and
indefinable city--a blooming tribute in words and images, composed to
the heavenly notes of birdsong and illuminated by the light of the
dreams of every person who calls this metropolis home."
For anyone who loves New York City, beautiful flowers, and world-class
photography, New York in Bloom is a gorgeous gift and an essential
addition to one's library of fine books.
