1001 Gardens You Must See Before You Die

A guide to inspiring landscapes designed by the world's most outstanding gardeners, architects, and garden designers, '1001 Gardens You Must See Before You Die' is a stunning selection of the most magnificent gardens in the world. From the contemplative, tranquil spaces of the Japanese temple gardens to the scientific imagery and visual trickery of Charles Jencks' Garden of Cosmic Speculation, these are gardens that are sometimes startlingly unusual, but always interesting and beautiful. Whether it's the traditional, European floral display of Monet's garden at Giverny or the exuberant diversity of the lush tropical gardens of Bali, gardens speak of the intimate relationship between man and the environment. Arabic and Persian gardens celebrate water, providing a haven from the harsh realities of desert life. Zen gardens were designed to replicate the perfection of the natural world in miniature a single garden encompassing an entire world. Lavishly illustrated with stunning photography, '1001 Gardens You Must See Before You Die' provides inspiration for those who enjoy gardening, and fascinating reading for those who simply enjoy gardens.