Paradise Gardens by Monty Don
An exploration of the beauty of Islamic paradise gardens around the world with text by Monty Don stunningly illustrated with photographs by Derry Moore. A complement to the BBC2 TV series, Monty Don's Paradise Gardens.
Lavish . . From the fountains of the Alhambra to the riverbanks along the Taj Mahal, the book is a celebration of the history and enduring romance of Islamic gardens . . . gorgeous * Washington Post *
The discoveries he makes and documents in this book are simply breathtaking * Love it! *
It's sun-filled escapism, gloriously illustrated with photography by Derry Moore, capturing the legacy, the beauty, the shadows, the shimmering heat and the continued human enjoyment of such places * Country Life *
Evocative * Gardens Illustrated *
Don feels that understanding these paradise gardens has made him a better gardener, and possibly a better person. One could not wish for a better guide to them. He has great powers of description * World of Interiors *
Don's precision of thought and gentlemanly infectious enthusiasm shines throughout this book * Hortus *
This book is lavish, picture-led and should set us thinking about the stories our own gardens are trying to tell. * Quilter Cheviot Investor Management *
Lavish . . . From the fountains of the Alhambra to the riverbanks along the Taj Mahal, the book is a celebration of the history and enduring romance of Islamic gardens . . . gorgeous * Washington Post *
The discoveries he makes and documents in this book are simply breathtaking * Love it! *
It's sun-filled escapism, gloriously illustrated with photography by Derry Moore, capturing the legacy, the beauty, the shadows, the shimmering heat and the continued human enjoyment of such places * Country Life *
Evocative * Gardens Illustrated *
Don feels that understanding these paradise gardens has made him a better gardener, and possibly a better person. One could not wish for a better guide to them. He has great powers of description * World of Interiors *
Don's precision of thought and gentlemanly infectious enthusiasm shines throughout this book * Hortus *
This book is lavish, picture-led and should set us thinking about the stories our own gardens are trying to tell. * Quilter Cheviot Investor Management *
Lavish . . . From the fountains of the Alhambra to the riverbanks along the Taj Mahal, the book is a celebration of the history and enduring romance of Islamic gardens . . . gorgeous * Washington Post *
MONTY DON is the presenter of the phenomenally popular BBC programme, Gardeners' World, he lives in Herefordshire and his most recent book has been the Sunday Times bestseller, Nigel: my family and other dogs.
@TheMontyDon
www.montydon.com
DERRY MOORE is an acclaimed photographer whose books include Horses, The English Room, Great Gardens of Italy and In The Shadow of the Raj
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9781473666481 |
| ISBN 10 | 1473666481 |
| Title | Paradise Gardens |
| Author | Monty Don |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | John Murray Press |
| Year published | 2018-03-22 |
| Number of pages | 224 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
| Note | Unavailable |