Lightning Archives Magazine – Green Life / Revised Edition

Lightning Archives – Green Life is a visually rich exploration of contemporary plant culture, seen through the distinctive Lightning lens. Part of the long-awaited reissue of the Lightning Archives series, this 162-page volume dives deep into the world of plants that feel almost otherworldly in form and presence.

The book focuses on striking species such as pachypodiums, agave, euphorbia, cacti, and bonsai – plants defined by sculptural silhouettes, unusual proportions, and bold textures. Some appear elegant, others strange or even slightly unsettling, yet all share a powerful visual pull. Lightning explores not only the plants themselves, but also the balance between plant and pot, ideal proportions, and the quiet obsession that often follows once you enter this world.

Alongside botanical inspiration, the magazine introduces tools, interiors, and beautifully curated plant shops, making it as much about lifestyle as it is about greenery. A must-have for anyone drawn to design-driven plant culture and modern botanical aesthetics.

• Lightning Archives Magazine
• Green Life
• Revised Edition
• Language: Japanese
• Pages: 162
• Printed in Japan