From 1967 to 1973, Irving Penn photographed a different variety of flower for the Christmas issue of American Vogue. These photographic essays captured the extraordinary beauty of each poppy, tulip, rose, peony, orchid, lily, and begonia—from the green freshness of buds, to the open perfection of the bloom, to its stark and haunting death. Mr. Penn’s extraordinary eye and magical sense of detail allow us to experience their very essence. First edition, second printing. Some shelf wear to jacket and yellowing to pages.

Harmony Books, New York, 1980

10.25” X 10.25”