"In teaching photography, my basic instruction is 'When your mouth drops open, click the shutter!' " writes Feinstein (One
Hun
dred Flowers
), and in these volumes, he collects the most jaw-dropping close-ups of the two flower varieties. Shot against a stark black background and accompanied only by the flower name (Fringed Carnival, Sexy Rexy, etc.), the flowers burst to the forefront, bright in hue and voluptuous in form. These are the types of photos that one can pull out and frame, and indeed, some flower aficionados might be compelled to do so. A fitting choice for gardeners and those who wish to give their loved ones a more lasting bouquet on Valentine's, these books will remind readers why flowers, and especially roses, are so symbolic of tender sentiments. (Jan.)
