Leaves: 199 Photographs

This collection of photographs by the former Life magazine photographer is both a practical identification guide and a rich compendium of stunning prints–most never before published. Beginning with a chapter on identifying leaves of 50 northeastern deciduous trees, Andreas Feininger brings his practiced eye and technical skill to an illuminating study of leaves–their function in the life of the plant, variations in size and form, complex structure, infinite diversity, and aesthetic appeal. 129 pages; 199 b&w reproductions; 9 x 10.75 inches.