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The second edition of the award-winning Fruit – Edible, Inedible, Incredible will be published in November 2011 and is available to pre-order now. Widely reviewed and highly acclaimed, this stunningly illustrated volume by seed morphologist Wolfgang Stuppy and artist Rob Kesseler has been described as “truly spectacular” (Wildlife Extra), “a rare insight” (The Daily Telegraph) and “breathtaking” (Lab Times). With updated text and new images the second edition offers an utterly unique experience, exploring the fascinating world of fruit.

To pre-order the book, please visit the Papadakis online shop.

Floral Paintings revives the Victorian passion for flowers and gardening. This collection, from one of the most beautiful botanical journals of Victorian times, The Floral Magazine, combines the writings of Reverend Henry Honywood D’Ombrain, founding member of the Royal National Rose Society, with timeless illustrations by James Andrews, one of the nineteenth century’s greatest botanical artists. Finely handcoloured stone lithographs are accompanied by the original text giving the origins of the flower, advice on its cultivation and sources of supply. A mine of information for garden lovers but above all a feast for the eyes.

• A beautiful visual sourcebook for those interested in botany, flowers, gardening and Victorian art

• Superbly detailed illustrations reproduced in full colour

Floral Paintings will be available this summer. To pre-order the book, please visit the Papadakis online shop.

Spring is on the way! Get ready for a beautiful season of butterflies and blooming flowers with the newly reprinted edition of Charles Flower’s award-winning book Where Have All the Flowers Gone?

A beautiful and practical guide for anyone wanting to bring the countryside back to life, Charles Flower’s book and its stunning photography by Mike Bailey and Steve Williams shows us how to restore wild flowers to gardens and fields, welcoming back birds and butterflies.

Charles has pioneered practical methods of wild flower restoration on his own 175-acre farm, where he grows wild flower seed crops and runs restoration workshops. He acts as a consultant to the National Trust and to many individuals, farmer and landowners to help ensure the continued presence of our traditional wild flowers, many of which we are in danger of losing. You can visit his website www.charlesflower-wildflowers.co.uk for more information.

Where Have All the Flowers Gone? was awarded a Silver Medal at the Independent Book Awards in 2009 and has been described by The Daily Telegraph as “a must, a practical and inspirational guide”. To buy your copy of the book, please visit the Papadakis online shop.

Copyright by Mike Bailey and Steve Williams

Three beautiful and collectible books on the decorative arts by Victor Arwas, one of the leading scholars and experts in the fine and decorative arts from the late nineteenth century onwards.

This beautiful and collectible set for £110 (normal price £135) contains all four books in the extraordinary plants series.

Three gardening books for £35 (normal price £45) – start a new hobby today! This set would make the perfect gift for any gardening enthusiast.