Review of "Flora: Gardens and Plants in Art and Literature" by Edward Lucie-Smith

(Not shown: CAT: Wild Cats and Pampered Pets, By Andrew Edney, 0-8230-0571-2)

Each of these small-sized books (5-1/2" X 7-1/2") are large with information and looks. The FLORA book includes information on the "Language of Flowers" a bit of information about the artists and enough about the mystical qualities of flowers.

Cats are shown in artwork from all over the world from great museums. The artist's biographical information is presented with a great deal of background on their works.

Either one of these book is a real buy for the fine photography, the poetry and the understanding of the art that they bring.