Back in print for the first time since its original publication in 1980, Flowers is a beautiful photographic book, capturing seven of the most beautiful and popular flowers--the poppy, the rose, the lily, the orchid, the begonia, the peony and the tulip--in 73 full-color radiant portraits.
Though photography & technology have dramatically changed image making, Penn's work will not be surpassed. To all those who scan flowers looking to create something photographically unusual, take a look at Irving Penn's work to see how alive he could make a dead flower look. RIP, old master. Thanks for the tulip.