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.

• "Artist Crofut-Brittingham follows up The Illuminated Book of Birds with an enticing bouquet of vividly painted botanical illustrations, paired with facts and folklore… Crofut-Brittingham’s deep, vibrant watercolors pop on the page, and her trivia is charming and wide-ranging. Appreciators of floral beauty, history, and lore will enjoy leafing through these pages.”
  Publishers Weekly
• “Gardener and visual artist Crofut-Brittingham takes readers on a selective tour of flowers worldwide, seeking to capture and share the inspiration and joy that blooms bring her… A beautiful browse, bursting with saturated colors and calm beauty.”
  Library Journal
• “Crofut-Brittingham's vivid, watercolor style melds realistic depictions with more whimsical elements to capture the true essence of each flower, accompanied by accessible, fun facts that allow a seamless entry point for budding botanists and casual readers alike.” 
  Booklist