{"product_id":"9781838668808","title":"The Rose Book","description":"Author: Phaidon Editors\u003cbr\u003eISBN: 9781838668808\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: Phaidon\u003cbr\u003eYear first published: 08 Apr 2025\u003cbr\u003ePages: 248 \u003cbr\u003eFormat: Hardback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\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.","brand":"Ships in 10 to 15 days","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46325477114014,"sku":"ADS-9781838668808","price":69.78,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0400\/9043\/5742\/files\/9781838668808.jpg?v=1766546591","url":"https:\/\/classicbargains.com.au\/products\/9781838668808","provider":"Classic Bargains Australia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}