The Garden Book

A sumptuously illustrated A-Z guide to 500 garden designers worldwide.midi formatPhaidon Editors-ul--li-A sumptuously illustrated survey of 500 garden designers worldwide, organized in A-Z order -li-Presents an unrivalled range of gardens from the fountained oases of ancient Persia to the classical gardens of Europe and the contemporary sculptured landscapes of the US -li-Each designer is represented by his or her finest garden, with accessible commentary placing the maker and garden in stylistic and historical context -li-Sublime views represent each garden - the famous and public as well as those destroyed, mythical and private -li-Includes an informative cross-referencing system linking designers who work in similar styles, movements or time periods -li-Contains an essential glossary and directory of gardens around the world that are open to the public -li-445 colour illustrations, 55 black and white illustrations