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Bloom

by Ron Van Dongen

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Publisher Comments:

Photographer Ron van Dongen, long celebrated for his stunning duotone floral photography, has created his first work in rich color. This gorgeous edition of detailed and dramatic images captures the sculptural essence of flowers exotic orchids and common daisies alike. Exhibited in galleries in the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, the United Kingdom, South Korea, and Japan, van Dongen's work is often compared to Mapplethorpe and O'Keeffe for its exceptional beauty.

Book News Annotation:

The title says it all: a big, beautiful book of flowers, each bloom photographed up close, in color, and laid onto full-page color plates for the reader to contemplate. Oversize: 11.25x11.25". Not indexed. Van Dongen is based in Portland, Oregon. Annotation ©2008 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

Product Details

ISBN:
9780811857567
Author:
Van Dongen, Ron
Publisher:
Chronicle Books
Manufactured:
Chronicle Books
Foreword:
Fetterman, Peter
Subject:
Flowers
Subject:
Photography, Artistic
Publication Date:
May 2007
Binding:
Hardcover
Language:
English
Illustrations:
Y
Pages:
192
Dimensions:
11.34x11.34x1.17 in. 4.03 lbs.

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