The Splendour of the Tree by Noel Kingsbury
Written by Dr. Noel Kingsbury a world-class expert on plants and the environment The Splendor of the Tree celebrates the wonder, mystery, beauty, and utility of the tree.‘Stunning Images’
‘This may be the most restful book published this yearSimply turning its pages sends you into a meditative trance. Kingsbury provides the words and the academic heft, but it’s Jones’s photos that will make you purr. She photographs trees as though you have chanced upon them on a particularly fortuitous country walk, in perfect weather, with no one else around and no cowpats to step in. Many of these trees look as though they could tell you a story or two if you stuck around long enough. Their beauty will warm the cockles of the coldest winter heart.’
‘With beautiful photography by Andrea Jones, The Splendour of the Tree, by plant expert Noel Kingsbury, analysis the cultural, historic and economic significance of 100 key species of tree and their role in the ecosystem.’
'The historic, economic, ecological and cultural significance - not to mention general majesty - of 100 key species of tree from around the world has been investigated by environmental expert Noel Kingsbury, and brought together in this coffee-table-format reference book, with photograph by Andrea Jones.'
‘ With beautiful photography by Andrea Jones, The Splendour of the Tree, by plant expert Noel Kingsbury, analysis the cultural, historic and economic significance of 100 key species of tree and their role in the ecosystem.’
‘ Some of the trees profiled in this book are a reminder of the splendour that they attain when given opportunities to achieve their full potential. Noel Kingsbury’ s text is both entertaining and authoritative. Andrea Jones’ s exquisite photographs capture the character of most subjects. An interesting and useful book.’
‘ This splendid book pays homage to arguably, the most significant life form on Earth - the noble tree. The Splendour of the Tree is a feast - both a visual feast due to the breathtaking images captured by photographer, Andrea Jones, and a factual feast as a result of the fascinating histories that renowned plant expert Dr Noel Kingsbury provides on these vital living treasures. A fine literary addition for any natural history fan.’
‘ An innovative structure for this visually arresting study.’
‘ This illustrated history of the tree pays homage to 100 key species.’
‘ A captivating new book pays homage to the wonder, mystery and splendour of our trees.’
‘ This may be the most restful book published this year. Simply turning its pages sends you into a meditative trance. Kingsbury provides the words and the academic heft, but it’ s Jones’ s photos that will make you purr. She photographs trees as though you have chanced upon them on a particularly fortuitous country walk, in perfect weather, with no one else around and no cowpats to step in. Many of these trees look as though they could tell you a story or two if you stuck around long enough. Their beauty will warm the cockles of the coldest winter heart.’
‘ Stunning Images’
Dr Noel Kingsbury has been described as ‘the voice of authority with renegade undertones’. A gardener since childhood, he has designed many gardens and public spaces, run a nursery and carried out research at the University of Sheffield’s Department of Landscape. He is best known for his promotion of naturalistic planting design, but is passionate about any kind of innovation in the garden. Noel has written more than 25 books on garden matters, including four with planting designer Piet Oudolf. He lives and gardens in central Portugal.
Andrea Jones is one of the world's foremost garden photographers, having built up an international reputation for her photographs of landscape architecture, gardens and plants. Her work has illustrated several books, including Plantworlds (2005) and At West Dean (2018).
Andrea's collection of work forms the stock library Garden Exposures and appears in the international press including Gardens Illustrated, Garden Design (USA), House and Garden and The Daily Telegraph. She has also been the recipient of various awards including an RHS Gold Medal and Best Portfolio of Show in 2024.
Based in Scotland, Andrea is a Fellow of the RSA and exhibits her work around the world having had several successful solo exhibitions in both the UK and US. You can see more on her website https://www.andreajones.co.uk/.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9780711235809 |
| ISBN 10 | 0711235805 |
| Title | The Splendour of the Tree |
| Author | Noel Kingsbury |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Quarto Publishing PLC |
| Year published | 2014-09-18 |
| Number of pages | 228 |
| Prizes | Winner of Andrea Jones-Book Photographer of Year 2014 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
| Note | Unavailable |