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Also by Dennis Schrader:

Extraordinary Leaves, September 2008
Hardcover
Hot Plants For Cool Climates, July 2005
Paperback

EXTRAORDINARY LEAVES
By: Dennis Schrader

Firefly Books
September 2008
On Sale: September 12, 2008
272 pages
ISBN: 1554073871
EAN: 9781554073870
Hardcover
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Non-Fiction

A stunning collaboration between a master nature photographer and a horticulturalist.

Leaves are everywhere, appearing in an astonishing variety of shapes, colors and textures. They are the unappreciated gifts of nature, worthy of far more extensive study by all.

Extraordinary Leaves is a celebration of one of nature's miracles. As Dennis Schrader explains: "To prepare this book, I have been obligated to take a more intimate look at all aspect of leaves -their many uses, their place in history, the science behind what's going on in a leaf and the unadulterated, simple beauty of the leaf itself."

Photographer Stephen Green-Armytage discovered the beauty of leaves while browsing in a greenhouse. The more he looked at the intricate patterns, the more fascinated he became. His photography in this book is the result of years of study, and it is strikingly beautiful.

Through words and images, Extraordinary Leaves provides an insightful tour. Topics include color, pattern, texture and shape. Among the specific plants covered are coleus, kale, caladium and ferns.

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Martha Stewart - September 24, 2008