Tulips have already been a source of inspiration for many books, but Royal Flowers of the Netherlands is a unique experience. Never before, has this top-species of flowers been presented in such an exquisite manner. Readers will not only be leafing through this richly illustrated book, though. All pictures are provided with short and interesting anecdotes, commenting on the relevant flower, ranging from a description or a botanical explanation, to short stories on plant names or the introduction of the species. A-Tjak's images are more than just representations of flowers. They are a perfect mixture of lyric and astonishment, and possess an exceptional artistic value. AUTHOR: Dennis A-Tjak studied photography at the Rietveld Academy in the Netherlands. He has been photographing his own cultivated flowers since 1998. He aims at realistic flower representations by combining technique with large-scale presentation. SELLING POINTS: wonderful and artistic flower book that focuses on the Netherlands' most beloved flower: the tulip. Ranging from 'Duc van Tol Aurora' to 'Duc d'Orange' and from 'Princess Juliana' to 'Amalia', this book informs the reader on one of the Netherlands's most prized and well-known icons Royal Flowers of the Netherlands is a must-have for all flower lovers and the ideal choice to give as a present 152 colour illustrations
