The Garden Book

445 colour illustrations, 55 black and white illustrations

* A sumptuously illustrated survey of 500 garden designers worldwide, organized in A-Z order
* Presents an unrivalled range of gardens from the fountained oases of ancient Persia to the classical gardens of Europe and the contemporary sculptured landscapes of the US
* Each designer is represented by his or her finest garden, with accessible commentary placing the maker and garden in stylistic and historical context
* Sublime views represent each garden - the famous and public as well as those destroyed, mythical and private
* Includes an informative cross-referencing system linking designers who work in similar styles, movements or time periods
* Contains an essential glossary and directory of gardens around the world that are open to the public