Maraleen Manos-Jones combines myth, legend, poetry and art in this beautiful, yet serious, coffee-table book that explores the myriad ways in which humans have perceived butterflies throughout history. Butterflies have appeared in works of art since antiquity, not just for their decorative value but also as spiritual beings, symbolic of metamorphosis, rebirth, love, hope, and freedom. This enchanting collection of writings and images, the result of years of research, celebrates the power of one of the world's most delicate creatures. Sale of this book supports the new International Butterfly Park in Mission, Texas as well as the Michoacan Reforestation Fund, a non-profit organization that is restoring the forests around the Monarch sanctuaries in Mexico.
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