{"product_id":"botanical-shakespeare-an-illustrated-compendium-of-all-the-flowers-fruits-herbs-trees-seeds-and-grasses-cited-by-the-worlds-greatest-playwright-hardcover","title":"Botanical Shakespeare: An Illustrated Compendium of All the Flowers, Fruits, Herbs, Trees, Seeds, and Grasses Cited by the World's Greatest Playwright - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eGerit Quealy\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eSumie Hasegawa Collins\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eHelen Mirren\u003c\/b\u003e (Foreword by)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA captivating, beautifully illustrated, one-of-a-kind color compendium of the flowers, fruits, herbs, trees, seeds, and grasses cited in the works of the world's greatest playwright, William Shakespeare, accompanied by their companion quotes from all of his plays and poems. With a foreword by Dame Helen Mirren--the first foreword she has ever contributed.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn this striking compilation, Shakespeare historian Gerit Quealy and respected Japanese artist Sumié Hasegawa combine their knowledge and skill in this first and only book that examines every plant that appears in the works of Shakespeare.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eBotanical Shakespeare\u003c\/em\u003e opens with a brief look at the Bard's relationship to the plants mentioned in his works--a diversity that illuminates his knowledge of the science of botany, as well as the colloquy, revealing his unmatched skill for creating metaphorical connections and interweaving substantive philosophy. At the heart of the book are \"portraits\" of the over 170 flowers, fruits, grains, grasses, trees, herbs, seeds and vegetables that Shakespeare mentions in his plays and poems. \u003cem\u003eBotanical Shakespeare\u003c\/em\u003e features a gorgeous color illustration of each, giving a \"face\" to the name, alongside the specific text in which it appears and the character(s) who utter the lines in which it is mentioned.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis fascinating visual compendium also includes a dictionary describing each plant--such as Eglantine, a wild rose with a slight prickle, cherished for its singular scent, superior to any other rose; and the difference between apples and apple-john--along with indices listing the botanical by play\/poem, by character, and genus for easy reference, ideal for gardeners and thoughtful birthday gift-giving.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis breathtaking, incomparable collection of exquisite artwork and companion quotes offers unique depth and insight into Shakespeare and his timeless work through the unusual perspective of the plants themselves.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFront Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn this stunning compilation, Shakespeare expert Gerit Quealy has teamed up with notable Japanese artist Sumié Hasegawa-Collins to create the most comprehensive collection of all the flowers, fruits, herbs, trees, seeds, and grasses mentioned in Shakespeare's works, each paired with an exquisite illustration and corresponding quote. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eQuealy supplements the dazzling main text with rich background information, explaining Shakespeare's relationship to plants, describing his deep knowledge of botany--as well as colloquialisms--and his unmatched skill for creating metaphorical connections. An accompanying dictionary elaborates on each plant, providing facts, historical context, and anecdotes--such as the differences between an apple and an apple-john, how clinging burrs from the burdock plant that stick to anything brushing by became associated with obsessive crushes, and that the turnip is mentioned only once in all of Shakespeare, in the \u003cem\u003eMerry Wives of Windsor\u003c\/em\u003e, when Anne Page says she prefers Death by Vegetable to marrying a foolish suitor.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTwenty years in the making, \u003cem\u003eBotanical Shakespeare\u003c\/em\u003e is a labor of love from illustrator Hasegawa-Collins and Quealy, whose combined passion for both Shakespeare and plants has resulted in this beautiful and meticulous compendium that leaves no petal unturned.\u003c\/p\u003e--\u003cem\u003eBooklist\u003c\/em\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn this stunning compilation, Shakespeare expert Gerit Quealy has teamed up with notable Japanese artist Sumié Hasegawa-Collins to create the most comprehensive collection of all the flowers, fruits, herbs, trees, seeds, and grasses mentioned in Shakespeare's works, each paired with an exquisite illustration and corresponding quote. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eQuealy supplements the dazzling main text with rich background information, explaining Shakespeare's relationship to plants, describing his deep knowledge of botany--as well as colloquialisms--and his unmatched skill for creating metaphorical connections. An accompanying dictionary elaborates on each plant, providing facts, historical context, and anecdotes--such as the differences between an apple and an apple-john, how clinging burrs from the burdock plant that stick to anything brushing by became associated with obsessive crushes, and that the turnip is mentioned only once in all of Shakespeare, in the \u003cem\u003eMerry Wives of Windsor\u003c\/em\u003e, when Anne Page says she prefers Death by Vegetable to marrying a foolish suitor.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTwenty years in the making, \u003cem\u003eBotanical Shakespeare\u003c\/em\u003e is a labor of love from illustrator Hasegawa-Collins and Quealy, whose combined passion for both Shakespeare and plants has resulted in this beautiful and meticulous compendium that leaves no petal unturned.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 208\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.9 x 9.6 x 6.8 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e April 04, 2017\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44892791013478,"sku":"9780062469892","price":35.07,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0599\/7255\/0758\/files\/gsrWNzc-XQ9780062469892.webp?v=1772913921","url":"https:\/\/infinitylightwa.com\/products\/botanical-shakespeare-an-illustrated-compendium-of-all-the-flowers-fruits-herbs-trees-seeds-and-grasses-cited-by-the-worlds-greatest-playwright-hardcover","provider":"Infinity Light","version":"1.0","type":"link"}