Gardens by the Sea by Alexandra E D'arnoux
Whether wild and rambling, sprouting naturally from the surrounding landscape, or a formally designed property punctuated with sculpture, gardens by the sea are infused with romance and beauty. This illustrated volume gives a view of these gardens, from the USA to France to Tunisia.
A celebration of maritime utopias from the Mediterranean, America, Britain, North Africa and Mexico, authors Alexandra d'Arnous and Bruno de Laubadere, accompanied by photographer Erica Lennard, travel together to these seaside oasis'Protected from the harsh salt-laden winds by vegetative barriers, embracing the rocky cliffs or running into the beach, they are all beautiful examples of sympathetic garden design and expertise. Tropical plantings and structured formality, blowsy florality and natural herbage recall memories of summer holidays and create havens of solitude for their owners in the midst of busy coastlines. The book encompasses our own lush, green jewels of Trebah and Tresco, the Walton's acclaimed La Mortella, an emerald drop in the middle of the Mediterranean, Corsican sculpture gardens, American wilderness gardens, shore-embracing Tunisian retreats, all stunningly designed and created in the face of adversity. This is a fabulous illustrated collection of coastal inspiration - contemporary, and classical - to inspire and dream of, accompanied by knowledgeable and intelligent text. A true glimpse of paradise for lovers of maritime gardens. - Lucy Watson
Alexandra d'Arnoux is the author of Family Houses in the Country, also published by Thames & Hudson. She has written extensively for Masion et Jardin, Vogue and House and Garden. She is the Editor in Chief of Architectural Digest (France). Erica Lennard is an internationally renowned photographer. She exhibits her work in galleries worldwide and contributes to magazines such as Elle International, French Vogue and House Beautiful. Bruno de Laubadere is a journalist and garden historian whose books include The Secret Gardens of Paris, also published by Thames & Hudson.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780500511077 |
| ISBN 10 | 0500511071 |
| Title | Gardens by the Sea |
| Author | Alexandra E D'arnoux |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Thames & Hudson Ltd |
| Year published | 2003-03-03 |
| Number of pages | 240 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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