Leonhart Fuchs: The New Herbal, Multilingual 752-Page Edition

Multilingual: Leonhart Fuchs: The New Herbal is a richly illustrated edition of the 16th-century botanical work, with plant descriptions and an essay on the history of healing herbs. Its substantial page count and listed 1.56 kg weight make it more suited to reference or display than lightweight reading on the go.

At a glance

Based on Fuchs’s personal hand-coloured copy, according to the listing.
The listing describes a catalogue of about 500 plant types and more than 500 illustrations.
Includes plant descriptions covering features, origins and medicinal properties, plus an essay on healing herbs.
The listing notes early visual records of tobacco, maize, kidney bean and cactus from the New World.

Price

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Pros and cons

Pros

Combines historical botanical writing with detailed plant illustrations, serving both reference and visual-interest purposes.
The multilingual edition may suit readers comfortable using a book in more than one language.

Cons

At 752 pages and a listed weight of 1.56 kg, it is a substantial volume rather than a particularly portable book.

Technical specifications

8 specifications

Publication
Publisher	TASCHEN
Publication date	Aug. 19 2026
Edition	Multilingual
Print length	752 pages
ISBN-10	3754402153
ISBN-13	978-3754402153

Dimensions and installation
Dimensions	16.99 x 3.8 x 24 cm
Weight listed	1.56 kg

What to know before buying

The listing says the work catalogues some 500 plant types and features over 500 illustrations. These are distinct descriptions, not a precise matching count of plants and images. The page lists both edition and language as multilingual without naming the included languages.

Who is it for?

A good fit for

Readers interested in botanical history, historical herbal medicine or the history of medical illustration.
Gardeners and plant enthusiasts who want an illustrated historical reference.
Collectors or gift buyers looking for a substantial illustrated book.

Less suited to

Readers seeking a lightweight, compact book for frequent travel.
Anyone who needs a single-language edition or a modern clinical guide to using medicinal plants.

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Frequently asked questions

What is included in The New Herbal?

The listing describes plant essays about features, origins and medicinal properties, more than 500 illustrations, and an essay on the history of healing herbs.

Is this edition in English?

The listing identifies both the edition and language as multilingual but does not specify which languages are included.

Is this a practical modern guide to taking herbal remedies?

The listing presents it as a historical botanical work. It does not establish it as a modern clinical guide or provide current treatment recommendations.

How large is the book?

The listed dimensions are 16.99 x 3.8 x 24 cm, and the listed weight is 1.56 kg.