The New Naturalists - Claire Bingham Book

From cabinets of curiosities to today's interest in foraging, the natural world has long been a happy hunting ground for for those eager to fill their homes with fossils and feathers, seeds and dried flowers. Offering a glimpse into the lives of twenty collectors, The New Naturalists reveals the stories behind their obsessions, from a manor filled with antique taxidermy to the Parisian apartment of a sculptor working with feather to an Italian beachside retreat. Inspirational reading for all those who want to bring the outdoors in, and to revel in the weird and wonderful world of natural objects.