Bawa, 9780500292921
Paperback
Two brothers, two gardens, one exquisite vision of Sri Lanka.

Bawa

the sri lanka gardens

$66.01

  • Paperback

    176 pages

  • Release Date

    31 January 2017

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Summary

Bawa: Two Brothers, Two Gardens, One Paradise

This is the story of two brothers, Geoffrey and Bevis Bawa, and their exquisite gardens, Lunuganga and Brief, set in the lush tropical landscape of Sri Lanka.

It begins with a largely photographic overview of the country’s natural features, showing the varied palette of landscapes that inspired Bawa’s sensitive treatment of architecture. At the very heart of the book is an intimate portrait of two gloriously detailed gardens and …

Book Details

ISBN-13:9780500292921
ISBN-10:0500292922
Author:David Robson
Publisher:Thames & Hudson Ltd
Imprint:Thames & Hudson Ltd
Format:Paperback
Number of Pages:176
Release Date:31 January 2017
Weight:950g
Dimensions:270mm x 240mm
What They're Saying

Critics Review

’“Bawa” is not just a horticultural record of two gardens, it is also a delightful gossipy biography set against the wonders of Sri Lanka’ - Reckless Gardener

About The Author

David Robson

David Robson is the author of Bawa: The Complete Works and Beyond Bawa, both published by Thames & Hudson.

Dominic Sansoni is a highly respected Sri Lankan photographer and knew the Bawa brothers from a very early age.

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