Today’s Botanical Artists by Cora B Marcus and Libby Kyer, hardback published by Schiffer Publishing in the USA. Available in the UK and Europe, ISBN 978-0-7643-2905-0, price 32.50 from www.bushwoodbooks.co.uk

There is something so exquisite about botanical art, the defining elements of the plant portrayed in life-like fashion. There are some stunning plates in this book from accomplished botanical artists including many beautiful renderings of plants and sometimes the insects they attract too. Plants are depicted in full bloom, decaying or in fruit. There are also trees and foliage images as well as a rendition of mushrooms. Once you have found your favourite artist, you can turn to the back of the book and find their contact details, a guide price to their work and an idea of where they have exhibited too. This is a wonderful resource for lovers of plants, botanical art and collectors too.