{"product_id":"the-curious-lives-of-vegetables-ali-francis-9781964786322","title":"The Curious Lives of Vegetables: An Artful Exploration of the Wonderful World of Edible Plants, Their History, and Their Crucial Role in Our Future","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDiscover the secret lives of vegetables that have shaped our world, brought to life through 110 hauntingly beautiful botanical illustrations.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFrom the humble beet to the botanical curiosity of the tomato, \u003ci\u003eThe Curious Lives of Vegetables\u003c\/i\u003e reveals the important, unusual, and downright fascinating stories behind the plants that nourish us. Each sublime illustration--reminiscent of antique botanical art--is paired with an illuminating essay that unearths the hidden histories, surprising science, and cultural significance of vegetables we thought we knew.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMore than a visual feast, this is an invitation to see carrots, onions, broccoli, and dozens of other plants with fresh wonder. Perfect for gardeners, plant lovers, and anyone drawn to the intersection of art and nature, this book transforms the ordinary into the extraordinary.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Ali Francis\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1964786320\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781964786322\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardie Grant Books\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 09\/15\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 240\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.84lbs","brand":"Ali Francis","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":48588412125439,"sku":"9781964786322","price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/the-curious-lives-of-vegetables-ali-francis-9781964786322","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}