Fruit: Edible, Inedible, Incredible

by Wolfgang Stuppy, Rob Kesseler

A remarkable collaboration of nature, art and photography, celebrating the beauty of fruit. The landmark books Seeds and Pollen were published in 2006 to rave reviews-with adjectives ranging from "breathtaking" to "spectacular," from "spellbinding" to "dazzling." This companion title examines why fruits exist and how their short lives are critical to the natural order. Visual artist Rob Kesseler uses special light and scanning electron microscopy to create astonishing images of a variety of fruits and the seeds they shelter. His razor-sharp cross-sections reveal intricate interiors and pods, pouches, keys, nuts and other examples of botanical architecture. Seed morphologist Wolfgang Stuppy deftly explains the formation, development and demise of fruit. Literary, historical and artistic references to fruit are included as well. Fruit is groundbreaking in its intimate examination of plant reproduction. An essential source and reference for artists, designers and gardeners, this stunning book will fascinate any reader interested in the natural world and biological structures.

Genres: Science, Biology

264 pages, Hardcover

First published September 1, 2008

Reviews

[Mrunal Nargunde · Rating 3 out of 5]

I received this book in a subscription box and decided to give it a go. The book is mostly a photographic collection of fruits (in the botanical sense of the word). I found it visually enticing filled with beautiful shots.
The book also contains theory of fruits with so many details ranging from origin, methods of reproduction, climatic conditions to survive. In my opinion, the writing is very dry and theoretical, reminded me of science class. I will not recommend this book for the detailed information also because the font is very tiny making it even hard to read.

[Arica Hanley · Rating 5 out of 5]

Beautiful photos, amazing introduction to some really incredible fruits. More of a coffee table book than something you read in the bathtub. Really enjoyed this book.