Wise Trees

I’ve just received this book and have only glanced through it so far. The trees and the photos are wonderful and I can see it is a book I will linger over and enjoy coming back too. It is understandable since the photographers are Americans that many of the trees are from that country and they are amazing. However, if you are European don’t expect to see homegrown trees. There are one or two but enjoy exploring the treasures of India, Japan, the Far East and the antipodes instead of more local ones. It’s a real eye opener.

I took a chance on ordering this exquisite book “Wise Trees”. In my house I have a huge stack of photography books that do nothing but collect dust after looking at them once. I’ve already read and enjoyed this stunning and insightful book three times and I’m sure I will spend many future hours enjoying the book’s art and insight. Like so many nature lovers trees have always been awe-inspiring to me. Being in a forest has always been a place to heal from the never ending pressures of our modern society. The striking photos and well written words of Diane Cook & Len Jenshel have expanded my knowledge base about the interaction between nature and humans. I honestly feel that this is a book that can be appreciated by both children and adults. I would not hesitate to recommend “Wise Trees” to anyone and everyone.

Sehr schöne Bilder, ausgezeichnete Texte, tolle Aufmachung, ich kann das Buch nur empfehlen. Dazu die super schnelle Lieferung- toller Kauf!😊👍

This is a really cool book of gorgeous photographs of trees all over the world and fascinating short stories/histories about the trees. The combination of exquisite photographs AND compelling storytelling are really superb. Photographers aren't often great storytellers (and vice versa) but Cook and Jenschel are. It's armchair travel at its best, where you connect with the remarkable tree that is part of everyday life in an African village, European park, Indian holy site, etc. The stories tell you why locals value the tree, what they do at or around the tree, and what they believe about the tree and its history. It's one of those books that you keep coming back to.

Simply beautiful book. Tremendous photography and background. Looks great on the (wooden) coffee table!