Herbarium

Herbarium — a 21st-century reboot of the traditional herbal compendium, as much for the coffee table as the kitchen. Designer Caz Hildebrand — the visual mind behind the international bestseller The Geometry of Pasta — turns 100 essential herbs into abstract forms and vibrant colour. Each one is explained through the history of its uses and symbolism, so the book works as happily on the shelf as in the greenhouse or beside the medicine cabinet. It's for cooks, growers and anyone who likes their reference books beautiful. From bergamot, comfrey and dill to sassafras, vervain and wasabi, every kind of herb gets its due. Alongside the history you'll find how to use each as a seasoning, how to make healing potions from them, and advice on when and how to grow them. 100 essential herbs, each in Caz Hildebrand's bold graphic style The history, uses and symbolism behind every one Tips on seasoning, healing potions and growing Ranges from the familiar to the unexpected — dill to wasabi From the designer of The Geometry of Pasta