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
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.
'Sun-filled escapism'
Country Life
'Simply breathtaking'
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