Vintage The Compleat Squash Book by Amy Goldman Hardcover
Vintage The Compleat Squash Book by Amy Goldman Hardcover
Celebrate autumn abundance with The Compleat Squash: A Passionate Grower's Guide to Pumpkins, Squashes, and Gourds by Amy Goldman. First published in 2004, this beloved horticultural volume features over 150 luminous color portraits of heirloom specimens by renowned photographer Victor Schrager. Perfect as both an authoritative gardening reference and a vibrant seasonal coffee table book.
Key Features & Materials
- Title & Author: The Compleat Squash by Amy Goldman
- Photography: Victor Schrager (over 150 heirloom specimen portraits)
- Format: Hardcover with dust jacket; rich solid green cloth casing underneath
- Content: Covers horticultural significance, culinary uses, heirloom history, and growing/seed-saving instructions
- Dimensions: 12 inches length x 9.5 inches wide x 1 inch thick
Usage & Styling Ideas
- Seasonal Tablescape & Kitchen Decor: Remove the dust jacket to reveal the rich green cloth cover, or style as-is for fall and Thanksgiving countertop displays.
- Coffee Table & Hutch Accent: Display open or stacked on a coffee table, hutch shelf, or sideboard to add warm rustic charm.
- Gardener's Reference: Keep in your home library or greenhouse for practical heirloom growing tips and seed-saving guides.
Condition Notes
In very good vintage condition. Dust jacket is intact with light shelf wear consistent with age, but no major rips or tears. Book block and interior pages are crisp and clean.
Perfect Gift For
- Heirloom Gardeners & Farmers: A prized resource for anyone passionate about organic gardening, squashes, and heirloom seed saving.
- Fall & Autumn Decorators: A beautiful aesthetic addition for lovers of Thanksgiving and seasonal kitchen styling.
- Foodies & Culinary Historians: Great for cookbook collectors and enthusiasts of rustic, farm-to-table cuisine.
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