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- Artikelzustand
- ISBN
- 1780237227
- EAN
- 9781780237220
- Date of Publication
- 2017-04-01
- Publication Name
- N/A
- Type
- Hardback
- Release Title
- Cactus (Botanical)
- Artist
- Dan Torre
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Publisher
Reaktion Books, The Limited
ISBN-10
1780237227
ISBN-13
9781780237220
eBay Product ID (ePID)
228465781
Product Key Features
Book Title
Cactus
Number of Pages
224 Pages
Language
English
Publication Year
2017
Topic
Plants / General, Plants / Cacti & Succulents
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Nature
Book Series
Botanical Ser.
Format
Hardcover
Dimensions
Item Height
0.9 in
Item Weight
20 oz
Item Length
8.5 in
Item Width
5.4 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Trade
Dewey Edition
23
Reviews
This fascinating title puts the horticultural specifics of the Cactaceae family in the spotlight, and explores their social and cultural impacts on society. . . . The worldwide popularity of cacti is well documented in these pages through interesting commentary and images., Torre's book also looks at cacti in art, literature, linguistic phrases, and popular culture. There are cactus fences, cactus medicines, and cactus societies. For a family of plants that has, at times, been widely loathed, it has managed to permeate every aspect of our lives., Gardeners spend much of the summer biding their time. A shelfful of handsome new books will tide them over. . . . [In Cactus ,] celebrate cacti through art, literature, and culture., This delightful series is accessible and worthwhile for general readers who are interested in plants, history, or art. Covering the history of human interaction with cacti and especially cactus-inspired art, this work is a fascinating ingress into all things cacti. . . . This work will appeal to a broad range of readers. . . . Highly recommended., Cacti's diverse appearance and survival tactics have made them not just the focus of gardeners and photographers from desert to tropical regions, they have inspired sculptors, painters, filmmakers, and writers, and been used by cooks (think dragon fruit), and for their therapeutic qualities such as pain relief and antibacterial properties. The prickly pear was even revered by early civilizations such as the Aztecs. All this, just for a cactus? Look and learn with this entertaining book that uncovers the rich natural, cultural, and social history of a plant with attitude., A wide-ranging social and cultural history of cacti that champions a family of plants usually neglected by gardeners. . . . The book is learned and well-researched but always easy to read and full of fascinating anecdotes. . . . For anyone interested in the world of plants it will certainly provide an engaging insight into a fascinating group of plants. It might even stimulate a few gardeners to add a few cacti to their plot.
Dewey Decimal
635.933885
Table Of Content
Introduction one Natural History of the Cactus two Native Cacti, Alien Cacti three Beautiful Cacti, Beastly Cacti four Almost Human: The Anthropomorphic Cacti five Eating Cacti six Transforming the Cactus seven Cactus Collectors and Cactus Societies Timeline References Further Reading Associations and Websites Acknowledgements Photo Acknowledgements Index
Synopsis
Cacti are full of contradictions. Although many are found in the driest and most barren environments on earth, some grow exclusively in the branches of the rainforest canopy. Many species bristle with ferocious-looking spines, while other varieties are perfectly smooth. And while they might strike us as the most austere plants on earth, nearly all of them exhibit remarkable floral displays--some even larger than the plant itself. In Cactus , Dan Torre explores these unique plants as they appear all around the world and throughout art, literature, and popular culture. As Torre shows, cacti have played a prominent role in human history for thousands of years. Some species were revered by ancient civilizations, playing a part in their religious ceremonies; other varieties have been cultivated for their medicinal properties and even as a source of dye, as in the case of the prickly pear cactus and the cochineal insect, the source of red carmine used in everything from food to lipstick. Torre examines how cacti have figured in low-footprint gardens, as iconic features of the landscapes of Westerns, and as a delicious culinary ingredient, from nutritious Nopal pads to alluring Pitaya--or Dragon--fruits. Entertaining and informative, this book will appeal to any of us who have admired these hardy, efficient plants., In Cactus Dan Torre uniquely explores the natural, cultural and social history of cacti, with particular emphasis on how these remarkable plants have been represented in art, literature, cinema, animation and popular culture around the world. This is a highly original, entertaining and informative book that will appeal to everyone with an interest in cacti. Listen to Dan being interviewed on ABC Melbourne Afternoon here.
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SB438
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