{"product_id":"the-rose-book-9781838668808","title":"The Rose Book","description":"\u003cp\u003eA gorgeous visual survey of the rose, exploring our enduring connection to one of nature’s most universally beloved flowers\u003c\/p\u003eFrom a couture Dior gown and a rose-adorned Barbie to ancient mosaics and Victorian Valentine's cards, this curated collection of more than 200 stunning images celebrates the world's most iconic flower. Discover the extraordinary ways the universally beloved bloom has been depicted through time and culture, both within and beyond the garden.\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFeaturing 220 exquisite images, \u003ci\u003eThe Rose Book\u003c\/i\u003e reveals depictions as diverse as the plant's own endless varieties - from wild ramblers to cultivated Hybrid Teas, botanical illustrations to fashion design, fragrance to film, fine art to photography. Works by figures such as Pierre-Joseph Redoute, Christian Dior, Georgia O'Keeffe, Irving Penn, Tiffany \u0026amp; Co., Alexander McQueen, Vincent van Gogh, and more are artfully paired to reveal intriguing juxtapositions. Captivating essays explore the horticultural history of the rose, the flower's abundant presence in fashion, and the storied use of its scent in fragrance and perfume.\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWhether as a symbol of beauty and love, a political and religious icon, or a beloved ornamental plant with countless cultivars, the rose has been an undeniable force in popular culture for millennia, from Ancient Greece to today.\u003ch4\u003eDetails\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eISBN13: 9781838668808\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFormat: Hardback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNumber of Pages: 248\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEdition: \u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePublication Date: 08 Apr 2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePublisher: Phaidon Press Ltd\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePublication City, Country: London, United Kingdom\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDimensions (cm): 27(H)x23.3(L)x3.2(W)1890\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeight (gm): 1890\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cb\u003eAmy de la Haye\u003c\/b\u003e is a dress historian, writer, curator, professor at London College of Fashion, and author of \u003ci\u003eRavishing: The Rose in Fashion\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eVictoria Gaiger\u003c\/b\u003e is the founder, editor, and creative director at \u003ci\u003eRakesprogress magazine\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003erakesSENSE\u003c\/i\u003e, and RAKESCREATIVE.\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eKristine Paulus\u003c\/b\u003e is a writer and the Collection Development Librarian at the LuEsther T. Mertz Library, New York Botanical Garden.\u003ch4\u003eReviews\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003e'This sumptuously illustrated book celebrates the rose in its myriad forms... each time I immersed myself in this book, the room seemed to fill with their musk' – \u003cem\u003eRHS The Garden\u003c\/em\u003e review by Rachel de Thame\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e‘If you want to understand why the rose is the king of flowers, \u003cem\u003eThe Rose Book\u003c\/em\u003e is for you. Phaidon's tome explores the rose's depiction through the ages in history, art, and culture and highlights why the genus is so intrinsically linked to our society. This book is perfect for anybody who wants a deeper understanding of the rose's place in our humankind and the carefully curated images and texts offer a wide range of subjects for all to enjoy.’ – David J C Austin\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'No flower is more entwined with myth, religion, politics and the human form than the humble rose - and now there's a new coffee table book celebrating them in all their glory.'  – \u003cem\u003eCountry Life\u003c\/em\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'Surveys the many ways [the rose] has been depicted in art, poetry, fashion and movies.' – \u003cem\u003eWall Street Journal\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e‘Greet the growing seasons with a lush, garden-centric book on an iconic flower.’ – \u003cem\u003eWSJ. Magazine\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e‘While the rose is beloved in the Western world, this volume uncovers a niche that has yet to be explored.’ – \u003cem\u003eAIR MAIL\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e‘[A] new nature-centric must-read.’ – \u003cem\u003eAspire Design and Home\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e‘A blooming book.’ – \u003cem\u003eDailyArt Magazine\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e‘A beautifully produced homage.’ – \u003cem\u003eKirkus\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e‘A stunning tribute to this timeless bloom.’ – \u003cem\u003eRain Magazine\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Phaidon Editors","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47740626895065,"sku":"9781838668808","price":69.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0502\/9530\/8441\/files\/9781838668808.jpg?v=1769508391","url":"https:\/\/www.arielbooks.com.au\/products\/the-rose-book-9781838668808","provider":"Ariel","version":"1.0","type":"link"}