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Maria Sibylla Merian and Daughters: Women of Art and Science
By Ella Reitsma

The author carefully distinguishes Merian's work from that of her two daughters, who collaborated extensively with their mother. This beautifully illustrated book includes newly discovered drawings and fresh biographical details.

(Hardcover, $65; paperback, $49.95)

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Insects and Flowers: The Art of Maria Sibylla Merian
By David Brafman and Stephanie Schrader

Vivid color details illustrate 16 plates from the Getty Research Institute's copy of The Metamorphosis of the Insects of Suriname. The text includes an engaging essay on Merian's life and work as well as an insect and plant identification guide.

(Paperback, $9.95)

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