This book is magic! I love all things Victorian, and this book is swoon-worthy. I received this book from Netgalley in exchange of an honest review. I looked up the author/illustrator online and she does a lot of amazing work, take a look if you have the chance.Reviewed from a copy made available by the publisher via NetGalley. I think I have mentioned and shown this to most of my friends and they have all been equally impressed with the book.I highly recommend this for both the information (presented by flower alphabetically) and the art.
The artwork, however, is what really made the book for me. Enough information to understand but not so much that it ended up going off on tangents. I found that the brief entries served that purpose wonderfully. The bouquets section highlights some of the more popular combinations of more than two flowers and explains why each is part of the bouquet.I came mainly because I vaguely remembered something from coursework years ago about flowers and meaning. The entries include the basic meaning, why they have that meaning (anything from folklore to how the flower looks or grows), and what to pair it with to tweak the meaning to suit specific situations. Second, I think it allows a lot of the detail to come out, we aren't assaulted by bright colors that distract from nuance and subtlety. First, it just seems more in keeping with the Victorian theme of the book. The muted colors add to the appeal in two ways for me. Rating: 4.Floriography: An Illustrated Guide to the Victorian Language of Flowers by Jessica Roux is a stunning collection of artwork and explanations of how these flowers were used to express feelings.I absolutely loved the illustrations, full page and beautifully rendered.Researched and illustrated by popular artist Jessica Roux, this book makes a stunning display piece, conversation-starter, or thoughtful gift. Mysterious and playful, the language of flowers has roots in everything from the characteristics of the plant to its presence in folklore and history. It soared in popularity during the 19th century, especially in Victorian England and the U.S., when proper etiquette discouraged open displays of emotion. The language of flowers was historically used as a means of secret communication. The book explores the coded significances associated with various blooms, from flowers for a lover to flowers for an enemy. Floriography is a full-color guide to the historical uses and secret meanings behind an impressive array of flowers and herbs. A charming, gorgeously illustrated botanical encyclopedia for your favorite romantic, local witch, bride-to-be, or green-thumbed friend.
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