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- ISBN 9781964786322
- Dimensions: 175 x 225mm
- Publication Date: 17 Sep 2026
- Publisher: Hardie Grant US
- Publication City/Country: US
- Product Form: Hardback
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Discover the secret lives of vegetables that have shaped our world, brought to life through 110 hauntingly beautiful botanical illustrations.
From the humble beet to the botanical curiosity of the tomato, The Curious Lives of Vegetables reveals the important, unusual, and downright fascinating stories behind the plants that nourish us. Each sublime illustration—reminiscent of antique botanical art—is paired with an illuminating essay that unearths the hidden histories, surprising science, and cultural significance of vegetables we thought we knew.
More than a visual feast, this is an invitation to see carrots, onions, broccoli, and dozens of other plants with fresh wonder. Perfect for gardeners, plant lovers, and anyone drawn to the intersection of art and nature, this book transforms the ordinary into the extraordinary.
Ali Francis is a Utah-based journalist known for her insightful explorations of food culture and sustainability. Her work regularly appears in Bon Appétit, The Cut, The Atlantic, Wired, the BBC, The Guardian, and Vogue.
Adriana Pickeris a Sydney-based botanical artist and author of the illustrated nonfiction works Petal, Blossom, and The Cocktail Garden. She has collaborated with Vogue, Disney, Netflix, The Washington Post, Planned Parenthood NYC, Veuve Clicquot, Absolut Vodka, and more.
