On the Hunt for the King of the Alps
In The Lone Oak Press book Mimpish Squinnies we focused on fourteen plants that British plant explorer Reginald Farrer (1880–1920) disliked with a passion. In this new book, we join Farrer on a journey to the Alps in his quest to see in situ one of his most beloved plants, Eritrichium nanum, also known as The King of the Alps.

This 32-page book measures 6.5 × 11 inches and was printed in an edition of 60 copies with 41 regular and 14 deluxe for sale. Set in 14-point Monotype Van Dijck by Michael and Winifred Bixler and illustrated with seven multi-color engravings by Abigail Rorer. The typography is by Michael Russem, as is the printing of the text on Zerkall papers. The binding was designed by Daniel Gehnrich and carried out by Amy Borezo. The Regular Edition ($750) is bound in faux stone paper with a leather spine in a case. The Deluxe Edition ($1600) comes in a special binding with an extra suite of prints, an original watercolor of the plant, a herbarium specimen sheet, and a short essay about attempting to grow Eritrichium nanum. Regular edition: $750. Deluxe editon: $1600

Copies will be shipping in 2012.

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