Japanese artists, French Impressionists, fabric designers, photographers and decorators have all been inspired by flowers. Poets from William Wordsworth to Emily Dickinson have dedicated poems to flowers. And who among us hasn’t felt the need to “stop and smell the roses”? Brimming with hundreds of vibrant photographs, this delightful addition to White Star’s bestselling CubeBook series provides us with a respite from everyday life, whisking us through fields of wildflowers and under bowers of fragrant roses. Flowers have long been believed to hold symbolic meanings, and in a section on the language of flowers, we learn the significance of yellow roses versus red roses, tulips, violets, and many more. Another chapter guides us through some of the most glorious natural settings - from tropical rainforests to temperate meadows - where flowers bloom uninhibited by human touch. Spectacular panoramic photographs capture stunning landscapes, while close-ups demonstrate the jewel-toned glory of every kind of flower under the sun.