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 hanamito 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
ALSO BY MONTY DON & DERRY MOORE
PARADISE GARDENS: THE WORLD'S MOST BEAUTIFUL ISLAMIC GARDENS
As seen on the highly acclaimed BBC2 series, a glorious celebration of
the richness of Islamic culture through some of the most beautiful
gardens on earth.
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'Sun-filled escapism' Country Life**
'Simply breathtaking' Love it!
