The Garden Book, 9781838663209
Hardcover
Discover history’s greatest garden-makers, inspiring your own signature space today.

The Garden Book

Revised and Updated Edition

  • Hardcover

    520 pages

  • Release Date

    11 October 2021

Summary

Phaidon’s bestseller - showcasing 500 of the greatest garden-makers of all time - now in a stunning newly-updated edition

This 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,…

Book Details

ISBN-13:9781838663209
ISBN-10:1838663207
Author:Phaidon Editors, Tim Richardson, Toby Musgrave
Publisher:Phaidon Press Ltd
Imprint:Phaidon Press Ltd
Format:Hardcover
Number of Pages:520
Release Date:11 October 2021
Weight:2.09kg
Dimensions:245mm x 210mm x 41mm
What They're Saying

Critics Review

“The ultimate A-to-Z guide to world-class landscapes and the talents behind them.” – Southern Living

“Celebrate the gift of gorgeous garden designs by taking a tour of some of the world’s most famous — and lovely — gardens.” – HGTV

“A truly sumptuous encyclopedia … 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

“A must-have for today’s gardeners.” – Architectural Digest

About The Author

Phaidon Editors

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.

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