
The Garden Book, Revised and updated edition
Revised and Updated Edition
Phaidon Press Ltd
Published on 28. October 2021
Book
Hardback
520 pages
978-1-83866-320-9 (ISBN)
Description
Phaidon's bestseller - showcasing 500 of the greatest garden-makers of all time - now in a stunning newly-updated editionThis beautifully illustrated, revised and refreshed version of Phaidon's classic The Garden Book is an A-to-Z who's who of the world's finest garden-makers throughout history, spanning all styles and continents. From the first religious gardens to Dan Pearson's heavenly new Tokachi garden in Japan, each entry illustrates a key work by the designer, describes the garden, and evokes its unique spirit and ethos. It's the essential reference for today's gardeners, offering infinite inspiration to create their own signature spaces, whatever their landscape. An exquisite gift and invaluable reference for gardeners and garden lovers alike.
Reviews / Votes
'A truly sumptuous encyclopeida ... its range is magnificent - from ancient China and India to Renaissance Italy to modern Los Angeles.' (Sunday Telegraph Magazine)'Read it and relax.' (The Times)'A good introduction to the pioneers who defined modern gardening.' (Garden Answers)'This highly accessible overview of 500 garden designers covers gardens and landscapes as diverse as ancient Persia, classical Europe and the contemporary United States.' (The Indianapolis Star)More details
Edition
Revised and Updated Edition
Language
English
Place of publication
Berlin
Germany
Product notice
sewn/stitched
Cloth over boards
Dimensions
Height: 251 mm
Width: 218 mm
Thickness: 42 mm
Weight
2058 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-83866-320-9 (9781838663209)
Schweitzer Classification
Other editions
Previous edition

Sonia Berjman | Patrick Bowe | Kathryn Bradley-Hole
The Garden Book
Book
11/2000
Phaidon Press Ltd
€57.14
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Persons
Conceived and edited by Phaidon editors.Tim Richardson, consultant editor, is an acclaimed garden historian and critic of landscape architecture. Toby Musgrave is a widely published garden writer and historian. Bill Noble is a garden designer and former director of preservation for the Garden Conservancy in the US. Clare Foster is garden editor of House & Garden magazine.