This book gathers the work of the famous American photographer, known for his groundbreaking and provocative work. Throughout his career, Mapplethorpe explored the photography of flowers with extraordinary precision, using a range of photographic processes — from Polaroids to dye-transfer colour works. In carefully constructed compositions, he captured flowers like roses, orchids and tulips, presenting them in a completely new way. The book includes a foreword by Dimitri Levas and an introduction by Herbert Muschamp, celebrating Mapplethorpe’s contribution to 20th century art.