Feininger A. Trees

Viking Press, 1978. — 282 p.Large formatted and lavishly produced, the book combine stunning photographs with informative, provocative and beautifully written texts. The author enjoy worldwide artistic reputations: Feininger exhibits in major museums and has published numerous other photographic studies.Though the artist is not a tree professional, his work display extensive knowledge; more important, it expresses the kind of lifelong respect and affection for trees that lies at the heart of the arborist's vocation. Like truly skilled tree work itself, these books represent a labor of love, an outpouring of praise, and and application of human art inspired by the art of nature. By deepening awareness of the value and meaning of trees, the authors hope ultimately not only to enrich human experience but also to save trees and forests from the wanton destruction to which they are still subjected.In his introduction to Trees, Feininger states that he has created...a new kind of book not a text nor a manual
nor a tree identification book, nor still another book proving
trees are beautiful, but a tree appreciation book.