Capital Splendor
Parks & Gardens of Washington, D.C.
Will be published approx. on 2. April 2012
Book
Hardback
224 pages
978-0-88150-982-3 (ISBN)
Description
Our nation's capital is filled with famous gardens, such as Dumbarton Oaks, and little-known gems, such as Meadowlark Gardens. There are also small community gardens and spectacular celebrations like the National Cherry Blossom Festival, which will mark its centenary in 2012. All these gardens and parks are described and illustrated in Capital Splendor.
Each of some 30 venues is addressed in detail, and essays include helpful information for making your visit as well as for identifying each garden's special features. Essays are accompanied by a series of photographs by renowned photographer Valerie Brown. This exceptional collaboration will make this stunning book a must-have for visitors and residents alike.
Each of some 30 venues is addressed in detail, and essays include helpful information for making your visit as well as for identifying each garden's special features. Essays are accompanied by a series of photographs by renowned photographer Valerie Brown. This exceptional collaboration will make this stunning book a must-have for visitors and residents alike.
More details
Edition
I
Language
English
Place of publication
Woodstock
United States
Publishing group
WW Norton & Co
Dimensions
Height: 185 mm
Width: 184 mm
Thickness: 30 mm
Weight
563 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-88150-982-3 (9780881509823)
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E-Book
04/2012
1st Edition
Countryman Press
€18.49
Available for download
Persons
Valerie Brown worked as an assistant for Salvador Dali and others after completing a photography degree. She has gone on, in an illustrious career, to have her images included in publications ranging from Women's Wear Daily to People to Time. Brown's photos are also included in collections around the world. Barbara Glickman has been an avid and active member of the Washington, DC, gardening community for many years. Her extensive travels have taken her to gardens around the country and the world.