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In Bloom: How Plants Changed Our World is an Ashmolean Museum exhibition catalogue exploring plants and plant collecting through art and material culture. Its 224-page format may suit readers interested in botanical history and art, though the listing does not specify the image count or individual topics covered.
At a glance
- Presents a journey through art and material culture focused on the impact of plants and plant collecting.
- Accompanies an Ashmolean exhibition scheduled for March through the end of August 2026.
- The listing specifies 224 pages and English-language text.
Reference price: $35.00
Price checked: Nov 14, 2026
View offerAhead of Black FridayExplore the selectionPros and cons
Pros
- Connects plant collecting with art and material culture rather than presenting itself solely as a gardening manual.
- The 224-page length and stated dimensions give buyers a useful sense of the book's physical format.
Technical specifications
8 specifications| Publisher | Ashmolean Museum |
|---|---|
| Publication date | May 19, 2026 |
| Language | English |
| Print length | 224 pages |
| ISBN-10 | 1910807745 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1910807743 |
| Dimensions | 8.66 x 0.9 x 11.02 inches |
|---|---|
| Weight listed | 13.3 ounces |
What to know before buying
Listing details to confirm
The exhibition dates and publication date are listing details. The description says the exhibition is scheduled from March to the end of August 2026, while the listed publication date is May 19, 2026. The listing does not confirm the catalogue's image count or detailed contents.
Who is it for?
A good fit for
- Readers interested in botanical subjects through art and material culture.
- Visitors to or followers of the Ashmolean exhibition who want its accompanying catalogue.
- Collectors of exhibition catalogues and illustrated art books.
Less suited to
- Readers seeking practical plant-care or step-by-step gardening instructions, which the supplied description does not claim to provide.
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Frequently asked questions
What is In Bloom about?
The listing describes a journey through art and material culture examining the transformational impact of plants and plant collecting.
How long is the book?
The listed print length is 224 pages.
What exhibition does it accompany?
The catalogue accompanies an Ashmolean exhibition described as running from March to the end of August 2026.
Is this a practical gardening guide?
The supplied description frames it around art, material culture, plants and plant collecting, not practical gardening instructions.
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