ABC: Of Bugs and Plants in a Northern Garden
Newark, VT: Janus Press, 2012. Wrappers. Fine binding. Item #9777
6-1/2" x 7." [28] ll., illus. Limited edition, one of 120 numbered copies. Signed by Sgantas. Bound in Barcham Green 140lb DeWint handmade watercolor paper using a woven strip binding designed by Claire Van Vliet. Each leaf folds out to reveal a three-page spread—the digitally printed, insect-embellished, Roman capital letterforms in black and white on the left and in color on the right with the field-guide descriptions in between is printed letterpress. All housed in cloth clamshell with printed paper title label on the spine. A fine copy.
This is an engaging collaboration between Sgantas and Van Vliet, describing common garden pests and plants with information ranging from "common habitat" to "natural control." Simultaneously delightful and useful with consultations from entomologist Trish Hanson as well as gardeners, Mark and Jan-Michael Sgantas.
Price: $1,500.00