"The ultimate A-to-Z guide to world-class landscapes and the
talents behind them." - Southern Living Revealing the rich artistic
history of this ever-changing art form, the A-to-Z format of this
fully updated bestseller creates fascinating juxtapositions between
the 500 iconic garden-makers of all time found within its pages A
beautifully illustrated A-to-Z who's who of the world's finest
garden-makers, planters, horticulturists, and their signature works
from throughout history, spanning all styles and continents, this
international bestseller has been fully revised and updated for a
modern, global readership. From the first religious gardens to Dan
Pearson's heavenly Tokachi garden in Japan today, each entry
illustrates a key work by the designer, describes the garden, and
evokes the unique spirit and ethos of their work. Images span four
millennia, from ancient Persian gardens to the naturalistic designs
of today, with landscapes from Chanticleer to Central Park,
Sissinghurst to Versailles, showcasing the biggest names and rising
stars of contemporary garden design alongside iconic figures of the
past, including Capability Brown, Andrea Cochran, Antoni Gaudi, Dan
Hinkley, Gertrude Jekyll, Christopher Lloyd, Cornelia Oberlander,
Charles Platt, Carlo Scarpa, Piet Oudolf and more. 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 and authoritative
reference for gardeners and garden lovers alike, offering lasting
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