<DIV><BR><B>An unabridged miniature edition of <I>Botanica Magnifica</I>, featuring two hundred and fifty stunning photographs of rare or exotic plants and flowers by the ?Audubon of flowers,” Jonathan Singer</B><BR><BR>First published as an oversized clothbound volume in 2009, <I>Botanica Magnifica</I> has received widespread acclaim from the scientific and artistic communities. In the words of an <I>ARTnews</I> critic, Singer’s flowers and plants, photographed ?in large scale and exquisite detail, emerge from the shadows in a manner evocative of Old Master paintings.”<BR><BR>Now we are pleased to offer this masterwork of botanical photography as a pocket-sized hardcover book, in our trademarked Tiny Folio format. Mirroring the design of the larger edition, this little volume is organized into five alphabetically arranged sections: (I) <I>Orchidaceae</I>, presenting the full diversity of orchids; (II) <I>Florilegium</I>, portraying the complexity and beauty of flowers; (III) <I>Proteus</I>, illustrating plant forms perfectly adapted for survival; (IV) <I>Zingiberaceae</I>, a tribute to the fascinating ginger family and (V) <I>Botanicus</I>, a selection of beautiful and bizarre specimens from the Smithsonian’s research collection. Each pictured plant is accompanied by a clear and accessible description of its botany, geography, history, and conservation.<BR><BR>With its marvelous reproductions and fascinating text, the Tiny Folio of <I>Botanica Magnifica</I> is a charming miniature version of one of the most impressive volumes of natural history ever published.<BR><BR></DIV>