Darling Buds

Name: Darling Buds
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ISBN: 9781837761128

A treasury of flowering plants from Shakespeare’s poems and plays

William Shakespeare, Harrison Dix

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Miscellaneous
23 June 2026

Botanical art; Shakespeare studies & criticism; Gardening

Celebrate the timeless beauty of Shakespeare's words and the natural world in this exquisitely illustrated anthology.

Pairing some of the Bard's most evocative verse with the botanical watercolours of artist Harrison Dix, Darling Buds is the perfect literary gift. Inside this beautiful book, you'll find each quotation illustrated, and notes on every plant's significance, symbolism - and even medicinal or culinary uses.

• Perfect for fans of The Language of Flowers and nature-inspired art.

• Beautiful literary and botanical gift book for readers, gardeners and art lovers.

• A charming gift package (with fine paper and delicate watercolour illustrations).

• Features original, never-before-seen watercolour illustrations.

By: William Shakespeare
Illustrated by: Harrison Dix
Imprint: Miscellaneous
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 185mm, Width: 135mm,
ISBN: 9781837761128
ISBN 10: 1837761124
Pages: 176
Publication Date: 23 June 2026
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Forthcoming

Harrison Dix has enjoyed a long career as one of the UK's most distinctive visual artists. With numerous exhibits to his name, he taught at the Camberwell College of the Arts, London, and now enjoys retirement in Devon. His series of botanical illustrations of Shakespearean verse is the fruit of long gestation.