1 / 7Beauty in Bloom: Floral Portraits — Debi Shapiro Flower Photography Book
Beauty in Bloom: Floral Portraits is Debi Shapiro’s debut collection of flower photography, with more than 200 floral portraits. Its 288 pages focus on close-up blooms and bouquets, making it a substantial display-oriented book for flower and photography enthusiasts.
At a glance
- The description states that the book contains more than 200 floral portraits, from single blooms to bouquets.
- Close-up floral photography is presented with emphasis on petal, stem and pollen detail, alongside vivid colour.
- The large format and listed weight make it better suited to browsing or display than carrying around.
Pros and cons
Pros
- A broad range of flower portraits gives the book visual variety beyond a single species or arrangement.
- Customer feedback specifically praises the photographs, detail and colour.
- The 288-page length offers a substantial collection for browsing or gifting.
Technical specifications
8 specifications| Publisher | Black Dog & Leventhal |
|---|---|
| Publication date | 5 Oct. 2023 |
| Language | English |
| Print length | 288 pages |
| ISBN-10 | 0762482168 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-0762482160 |
| Dimensions | 23.88 x 2.82 x 31.5 cm |
|---|---|
| Weight listed | 2.01 kg |
Who is it for?
A good fit for
- Flower lovers looking for a photographic book of varied blooms and bouquets.
- Readers seeking a visually focused coffee-table book or a gift for someone interested in flowers and photography.
Less suited to
- Readers looking for practical flower-growing instructions or a photography tutorial. The supplied description presents this as a collection of floral images.
Customer reviews on Amazon
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Customer feedback highlights the book’s floral photography, intricate detail, vivid colour and visual appeal, with some describing it as a coffee-table favourite or gift. This is a good fit for buyers prioritising a browsable collection of images. The aggregate ratings are strongly positive overall, though they do not establish how every reader will judge the photographs or book presentation.
Positive themes
- Customers praise the photographs’ detail and vibrant colours.
- Customer feedback describes the book as visually appealing and suitable as a gift.
Frequently asked questions
What is featured in Beauty in Bloom: Floral Portraits?
The description presents more than 200 floral portraits, including individual blooms and bouquets, photographed by Debi Shapiro.
How long is the book?
The listing gives a print length of 288 pages.
Is this a flower photography guide?
The supplied description characterises it as a collection of floral photographs, not as an instructional guide.
Is it easy to carry?
The listed dimensions are 23.88 x 2.82 x 31.5 cm and the listed weight is 2.01 kg, so it is more suited to a shelf or table than to lightweight travel.
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