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16 Feature June | 2023 The Art of the Flower: A Photographic Collection of Iconic Floral Installations by Celebrity Florist Jeff Leath- am By Jeff Leatham Foreword by Kim Kardashian Published by Weldon Owen Distributed by Simon & Schuster Release date: June 20, 2023 Hardcover; 272 pages e Art of the Flower is a fl oral journey of Jeff Leatham's favorite jaw-dropping and awe-inspiring fl ower arrangements and installations that he has created throughout his illustrious career, and—bonus!— it also features fl ower-arranging tips and tricks from the celebrated designer that anyone can use to create dramatic arrangements for parties, events and home décor. Leatham is known worldwide for the lush, over-the-top fl ower installations he has created for the Four Seasons hotels in Beverly Hills, New York City, Philadelphia, and the iconic George V in Paris, where, during the Tom Ford fashion years, his works were appreciated by everyone from Yves St. Laurent to Karl Lagerfeld. Leatham also has created fl oral exhibits for the 2021 Philadelphia Flower Show, the 2020 New York Botanical Garden Orchid Show and Bloomingdale's NYC holiday windows in 2015. It is from this unparalleled body of work that this photographic anthology is curated. Wanting to transport people to an "escape from reality," Leatham says he strives for his works to be "idealistic, elegant and chic" and, of course, boldly original. And it is these works that have earned him an A-list clientele including Oprah Winfrey, Nadja Swarovski, the Kardashians, Janet Jackson, Madonna, Cher, Tina Turner and It's summertime, and not only are the fl owers blooming but so are the book titles about beautiful blooms. Here are four new and highly anticipated books that would make wonderful gift options in your store and will elevate your knowledge of expert fl ower arranging. Flower Books Blooming Hot off the presses, these four highly recommended titles will enthrall fl oral designers and nonprofessional fl ower lovers alike. By Jill Brooke

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