An Anthology of Flowers

A beautiful field guide to flowers featuring notes, spectacular photos, and colorful illustrations of the world’s most fascinating flowers.

A compact version of DK’s bestselling anthology series, An Anthology of Flowers is perfect for young botanists and nature enthusiasts ages 7-9 to take on the go and find the beauty in the blooms.

An Anthology of Flowers will be your child’s guide through the natural world, teaching how to easily identify different species, including a vast variety of blooms, from exotic blossoms to iconic garden favourites.

This stunning flower book for kids offers:

• The next book in the new compact spin-off of the bestselling Children’s Anthologies series.
• A magnificent collection of over 100 unique flowers, from wildflowers and garden favourites to rare species.
• A quality gift book, with metallic foil and striking imagery on every page.

An Anthology of Flowers features mesmerizing images, beautiful illustrations by the artist behind DK’s bestselling Anthology series and captivating, highly informative content on how to identify, where to find, and what to know about the world’s different flowers.

More in the series

An Anthology of Flowers is part of the beautiful, new, and compact Anthology spin-off series. Complete the series and nurture your child's curiosity as they explore the stars in An Anthology of Stargazing, meet beautiful and delicate creatures in An Anthology of Butterflies and Moths or forage for mushrooms with An Anthology of Fungi.

Standard and Primary covers are widely available through general retailers. They often have higher print runs and can be cheaper, especially during sales.

In contrast, Direct Market (DM) and variant covers are primarily sold in comic shops. DM editions tend to have more limited availability and may be more valuable to collectors.

The main differences lie in artwork style, availability, price, and collector appeal. Ultimately, the choice between standard and variant covers depends on personal preference, budget, and individual collecting goals.

Comic book enthusiasts have various formats to choose from when collecting their favorite stories.
Here's a brief overview of the main types:

Omnibus

• Large, hardcover collections
• Usually contain complete runs or extensive story arcs
• Typically 800-1000+ pages
• Higher price point, often €100-€150

Oversized Hardcover (OHC)

• Similar dimensions to omnibus, but thinner
• Collect shorter runs or story arcs
• Usually 300-600 pages
• Priced between €30-€50

Hardcover (HC)

• Standard-sized hardcover books
• Collect 6-12 issues typically
• Similar dimensions to single issues, but with a hard cover
• Priced around €25-€35

Trade Paperback (TP)

• Softcover collections
• Standard comic book size
• Usually collect 4-6 issues
• Most affordable option, typically €15-€25

Other Formats

• Absolute Editions: Oversized, deluxe hardcovers (mainly DC Comics)
• Compendiums: Massive paperback collections
• Graphic Novels (OGN/GN): Original stories not previously released as single issues

The choice between these formats often depends on personal preference, budget, and collecting goals. Omnibus and OHC editions offer larger artwork and more content but at a higher price, while TPs provide a more affordable way to collect complete story arcs