The Orchid

Hardback photographic volume, The Orchid: The Wild Species, photographs by T. Kijima, English text by P. Francis Hunt. Published by Gallery Books, New York. Jacket printed in Hong Kong. First edition, 207 pages.

“A lavish survey of wild orchid species, featuring over 155 full-size color photographs by Takashi Kijima, whose travels across Asia, Europe, Africa, and the Americas capture the extraordinary diversity of these plants in their natural habitats. P. Francis Hunt’s accompanying text explores the structure, pollination, cultivation, and history of orchids, offering insight into their fascination for botanists and collectors alike. With chapters on classification, orchid societies, and major periodicals, the volume presents a richly detailed portrait of the 18,000 known species and the enduring allure they hold for orchid lovers.”