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Japanese Gardens: a journey

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Traditional Japanese gardens combine aesthetics with ethics, beauty with philosophy in a celebration of the natural world. A Japanese garden is the natural world made miniature: rocks represent mountains, ponds represent seas. Natural and man-made elements combine to create a garden that, while natural, is not wild. In this beautiful, full colour package, Monty Don and Derry Moore guide us through the history and beauty of Japanese gardens, from the famous cherry blossom season to the magnificence of autumn colours.

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SHORTLISTED FOR THE EDWARD STANFORD PHOTOGRAPHY TRAVEL BOOK OF THE YEAR
‘A fabulous, bonsai-filled book’ Daily Mail

The complement to the BBC2 series, Japanese Gardens: written by the nation’s favourite gardener Monty Don, and beautifully produced with over 200 original photographs from Derry Moore.

Traditional Japanese gardens combine aesthetics with ethics in a perfectly curated celebration of nature. A Japanese garden is the natural world made miniature: rocks represent mountains, ponds represent seas.

In this personal and lyrical exploration of both the traditional and the modern aspects of Japanese gardening, Monty Don takes a look at the traditions and culture which inform some of the most beautiful gardens from all over Japan, from Kenroku-en to the Zen gardens of Tokyo and the historic beauty of Kyoto.

Monty Don and Derry Moore guide us through the history and spectacular seasons of Japanese gardens, from the famous cherry blossom celebration hanami to the autumnal crimson magnificence of momijigari. Monty Don also explores the creative forms uniquely associated with Japanese gardens, from stone-masonry and ikebana to the intricate skill of bonsai. Stunningly photographed by Derry Moore, Japanese Gardens is a fascinating exploration of a unique relationship with gardens.

‘An illuminating insight not only into the history and horticulture of some remarkable gardens but also into the Japanese culture and psyche’ Gardens Illustrated

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Additional information

Weight 1.531 kg
Dimensions 29 × 24.5 × 2.5 cm
Author

Publisher

Imprint

Cover

Hardback

Pages

271

Language

English

Edition

Illustrated

Dewey

712.60952 (edition:23)

Readership

General – Trade / Code: K