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Darling Buds

A treasury of flowering plants from Shakespeare’s poems and plays
By William Shakespeare
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Celebrate the timeless beauty of Shakespeare's words and the natural world in this exquisitely illustrated anthology. Pairing some of the Bard's most evocative verse with the botanical watercolours of artist Harrison Dix, Darling Buds is the perfect literary gift. Inside this beautiful book, you'll find each... Read More
Format: Hardback
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Celebrate the timeless beauty of Shakespeare's words and the natural world in this exquisitely illustrated anthology.

Pairing some of the Bard's most evocative verse with the botanical watercolours of artist Harrison Dix, Darling Buds is the perfect literary gift. Inside this beautiful book, you'll find each quotation illustrated, along with notes on every plant's significance, symbolism, and even its medicinal or culinary uses.

Perfect for fans of The Language of Flowers and nature-inspired art.

Beautiful literary and botanical gift book for readers, gardeners, and art lovers.

A charming gift package with fine paper and delicate watercolour illustrations.

Features original, never-before-seen watercolour illustrations.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781837761128

Publisher: Thames & Hudson Ltd

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 25 June 2026

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Skittledog

Illustration: 120 Illustrations, color

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Harrison Dix

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 135.0mm

Height: 185.0mm

Weight: 250g

Pages: 176

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Arts & Culture Classic Poetry Non-Fiction Pre-order Books Pre-orders Pre-orders by Release Date William Shakespeare

About the Author

Harrison Dix has enjoyed a long career as one of the UK's most distinctive visual artists. With numerous exhibits to his name, he taught at the Camberwell College of the Arts, London, and now enjoys retirement in Devon. His series of botanical illustrations of Shakespearean verse is the fruit of long gestation.

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