The Hidden Beauty of Seeds & Fruits

A highly original collection of high magnification photographs thatunlock the hidden beauty of seeds and fruit, from the author of Microsculpture

The Hidden Beauty of Seeds & Fruits isa photographic study that celebrates the wonders of nature and sciencein mind-blowing magnification. Levon Biss' striking photography capturesthe breathtaking and beautiful details of the world of carpology, thestudy of seeds and fruits. Each picture reveals minute features andtextures that are normally invisible to the naked eye, providing theaudience with an insight into strange and often bizarre adaptations thathave evolved over thousands of years. After spending months searchingthrough the carpological collection at the Royal Botanic GardenEdinburgh, Biss selected over a hundred striking samples to be featuredin this book. Captioned with scientific text that provides the backstoryfor each specimen, The Hidden Beauty of Seeds & Fruits is guaranteed to amaze, entertain, and educate.