Book Recommendations
A selection of about 100 particularly remarkable works was assembled from the library holdings of botanical books and herbals; this famous and, over the centuries, most widely consulted remedy books. These fascinating botanical illustrations enchant our eyes today exactly as they did centuries before.
The art of The Good Dinosaur is an exciting story about Arlo, a lively Apatosaurus with a big heart. After a traumatic event rattles Arlo’s family, he sets out on a remarkable journey, gaining an unlikely companion along the way-a young human boy.
The Art of Finding DORY takes a fresh plunge into a familiar world, following a forgetful blue fish on her quest to uncover the truth about her past. This gorgeous book showcases the many stages of making the film through colorful concept art including digital paintings, photographs, storyboard sketches, sculpts, and much more.
A pictorial journey to discovering China’s greatest gardens and its origins, aesthetics and architecture. This richly illustrated book delves into the history, traditions and beliefs that are represented in the classic gardens of China.
A beautifully written, thoroughly absorbing and a delicious novel. Tessaro’s eye for historical details is impressive, blending the fashion, music, and culture attitudes of 1930s Boston into a richly layered story. Cleverly crafted with a beguiling heroine amid sumptuous scenery.