Lucille Clerc – illustratör

Låt denna rikt illustrerade bok ta dig med på en resa runt jorden och upptäck en naturskatt vad gäller skönhet och funktion. Jonathan Drori presenterar genom kärleksfulla skildringar 80 olika träd från jordens alla kontinenter – läs om trädens fysiska drag såväl som hur träden lever i symbios med omgivande natur, djur och människor.

Här berättas om den svenska björkens näringsrika sav, om de italienska klibbalarna som bokstavligen bär upp Venedig, om Kolaträdet i Ghana vars råvara var en av grundingredienserna i läskedrycken Coca-Cola samt det vita mullbärsträdet i Kina vars löv var en avgörande faktor för Sidenvägens uppkomst. Än mer exotiska exempel är Sève Bleue i Nya Kaledonien med sin nickelrika, blågröna sav samt den amerikanska sekvojan som kan sträcka sig mer än 100 meter ovan mark.

Författare Jonathan Drori var tidigare styrelsemedlem i Royal Botanic Garden i Kew, England och är ambassadör för Världsnaturfonden. Illustratör Lucille Clerc har lång erfarenhet med uppdrag inom främst mode- och museivärlden.

An inspirational and beautifully illustrated book that tells the stories of 80 plants from around the globe.

In his follow-up to the bestselling Around the World in 80 Trees, Jonathan Drori takes another trip across the globe, bringing to life the science of plants by revealing how their worlds are intricately entwined with our own history, culture and folklore. From the seemingly familiar tomato and dandelion to the eerie mandrake and Spanish ''moss'' of Louisiana, each of these stories is full of surprises. Some have a troubling past, while others have ignited human creativity or enabled whole civilizations to flourish. With a colourful cast of characters all brought to life by illustrator Lucille Clerc, this is a botanical journey of beauty and brilliance.

''A beautiful celebration of the plants and flowers that surround us and a quiet call to arms for change'' The Herald

''This charming and beautifully illustrated book takes readers on a voyage of discovery, exploring the many ingenious and surprising uses for plants in modern science and throughout history'' Kew Magazine

''With beautiful illustrations from Lucille Clerc, this captivating book traverses the globe via plants: nettles in England, mangoes in India and tulips in the Netherlands'' Daily Mail

“An arboreal odyssey” – NATURE “One of the most quietly beautiful books of the year” – DAILY MAILDiscover the secretive world of trees in Jonathan Drori’s number one bestseller…Bestselling author and environmentalist Jonathan Drori follows in the footsteps of Phileas Fogg as he tells the stories of 80 magnificent trees from all over the globe. In Around the World in 80 Trees, Jonathan Drori uses plant science to illuminate how trees play a role in every part of human life, from the romantic to the regrettable. From the trees of Britain (this is a top search term), to India''s sacred banyan tree, they offer us sanctuary and inspiration – not to mention the raw materials for everything from aspirin to maple syrup.Stops on the trip include the lime trees of Berlin''s Unter den Linden boulevard, which intoxicate amorous Germans and hungry bees alike, the swankiest streets in nineteenth-century London, which were paved with Australian eucalyptus wood, and the redwood forests of California, where the secret to the trees'' soaring heights can be found in the properties of the tiniest drops of water.Each of these strange and true tales – populated by self-mummifying monks, tree-climbing goats and ever-so-slightly radioactive nuts – is illustrated by Lucille Clerc, taking the reader on a journey that is as informative as it is beautiful. The book combines history, science and a wealth of quirky detail - there should be surprises for everyone.Perfect for fans of Peter Wohlleben’s The Hidden Life of Trees, this new book will certainly whet the appetite of any tree lover to take an around-the-world trip, or simply visit your local botanic garden. The perfect travel guide for nature enthusiasts.