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Seed
Seed
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A seed is a miracle that holds the potential for life. This gorgeous handcrafted book celebrates the seed's place in our lives and cultures, featuring exquisite imagery created by artists from the Warli tribe in western India. The book connects form and meaning through four distinct paper forms that explore a diverse set of themes, designed to capture a particular aspect of the cosmos contained in a seed. It is an unusual collaboration between indigenous Warli artists, a writer-gardener and book artisans, and is a fine instance of culture speaking to nature through artisanship.
Format: Hardback
Length: 46 pages
Publication date: 01 August 2024
Publisher: Tara Books
A seed is a remarkable phenomenon that possesses the potential for life without being alive itself. When placed in the right conditions, it begins to grow, offering the promise of abundance and the hope of renewal. The diversity of traits found in seeds can be explored through the lens of botany, art, culture, and history, but it is only by bridging these disciplines that we can truly appreciate nature's wonders. This exquisite book achieves this by combining stunning artwork created by the Warli tribe in western India with insightful essays that delve into the significance of seeds. The book's form and content are intricately connected, with four distinct paper forms exploring various aspects of the cosmos contained within a seed. This collaboration between indigenous artists, a writer-gardener, and book artisans celebrates the seed's role in our lives and cultures, highlighting the human connection to these remarkable organisms. The book's silkscreen-printed illustrations on kraft paper and hardbound binding exemplify the fusion of culture and nature through artistic craftsmanship. The four forms of the book - pop-up, scroll, booklet, and foldout - extend the meanings of text and art, creating a multifaceted and immersive reading experience. Whether enjoyed during any season or by readers of all ages, this book serves as a testament to our shared and evolving relationship with seeds.
Weight: 652g
Dimension: 269 x 271 x 16 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9789390037056
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