The Illuminated Book of Blooms

This classically styled illuminated manuscript combines fine art with fun facts about flowers from around the globe.

The Illuminated Book of Blooms is a stunning, one-of-a-kind celebration of the world's flowers. Written and illustrated by award-winning painter Robin Crofut-Brittingham, it features her lush, large-scale paintings of iconic blooms from Latin America, Africa, Asia, Oceania, North America, and Europe. She presents flowers together--grouping them by geography and family, and in special categories like medicinal, poisonous, and nocturnal--and delights in exploring their cultural and mythological significance.

Each plant also receives an individual spotlight, with curious facts that will surprise new and seasoned flower lovers alike. In these lush pages, you'll discover elegantly painted blooms from across the globe in a unique botanical adventure.

Binding Type: Hardcover
Publisher: Timber Press (OR)
Published: 10/20/2026
ISBN: 9781643265063
Pages: 172
Size: 11.25h x 8.75w x 0.65d

Review Citations: Library Journal 08/01/2026 pg. 108
Publishers Weekly 08/10/2026