Dimensions
196 x 253 x 13mm
Cicely Mary Barker's 'Flower Fairies' illustrations are renowned for their unique combination of naturalism and fantasy. The plants are observed with complete botanical accuracy and the fairies perfectly capture the unselfconscious grace of young children.
'Flower Fairies Of The Autumn' was first published in 1926 and has remained one of the most popular titles in the series. In this deluxe edition the larger format and the use of modern printing techniques enable Cicely Mary Barker's outstanding craftsmanship to be seen to its finest advantage. An introduction provides background on the artist's life and career.
Botanical notes and information are included for each plant illustrated, and there is a final section on the feasts and traditions which have evolved through the centuries and have made autumn a special time for celebration.
