Bamboo

One of an attractively produced series of books, integrating horticultural and botanical writing with a broader account of the cultural and social impact of trees, plants and flowers. Accessibly written yet encompassing the latest scholarship, each title features around 100 fine images, including c. 50 in colour.
Drawing on a large array of sources, this book builds a complete picture of the versatile bamboo in both history and our modern world. Hardback.
224 pp. 70 col. plates, 30 halftones