{"product_id":"englands-gardens-a-modern-history-9780241611579","title":"England's Gardens: A Modern History","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003eEngland's Gardens provides a comprehensive and modern-day tour of some of the most iconic, enduring, and influential gardens across the country, exploring their history and cultural context. Written by garden historian Stephen Parker, the book features detailed narrative essays, profiles of significant garden makers, and over 20 photography-led garden case studies, showcasing the gardens' beauty and diversity through contemporary photography and historical art. \u003c\/blockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat\u003c\/strong\u003e: Hardback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e: 224 pages\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublication date\u003c\/strong\u003e: 29 June 2023\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher\u003c\/strong\u003e: Dorling Kindersley Ltd\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWe may all feel we know what an English garden is, but do we really? England's Gardens offers a holistic, modern-day tour and an update on the history of some of the most iconic, enduring, and influential gardens across the country.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eA fresh take on a much-loved subject, this book will help you get to know England's gardens up close and personal.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eGarden historian Stephen Parker leads you through England's horticultural history, unearthing the cultural context and hidden stories behind the gardens, and bringing lesser-known garden makers to the fore.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn five detailed historical chapters, Parker explores the making of the so-called English garden - from its origins in the formal splendour of stately homes, all the way to climate-change resilience and future-facing designs of the modern era.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eInside the pages of this stunning book on England's country gardens, you will find:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e- 5 chapters of detailed narrative essays arranged in chronological order.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e- Detailed profiles showcase significant garden makers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e- More than 20 photography-led garden case studies explore key gardens to visit in England today.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e- Stunning, full-bleed, contemporary photography brings the gardens to life.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e- Archival photography and historical art sheds light on the history and making of the gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eDiscover the best gardens to visit today - with garden case studies showcasing everything England's gardens have to offer through stunning contemporary photography and careful analysis of planting schemes and garden makers' creative influences.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eFrom iconic sites like Sissinghurst and Great Dixter, to more unusual examples such as Prospect Cottage and The Laskett - this book celebrates England's gardens in all their glorious diversity, sublime beauty, and exuberant eccentricity.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimension\u003c\/strong\u003e: 252 x 192 (mm)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN-13\u003c\/strong\u003e: 9780241611579\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Stephen Parker","offers":[{"title":"Hardback","offer_id":44310025502970,"sku":"9780241611579","price":17.85,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0522\/4297\/2845\/products\/1688134789155_book.jpg?v=1688198283","url":"https:\/\/shulphink.com\/products\/englands-gardens-a-modern-history-9780241611579","provider":"Shulph Ink","version":"1.0","type":"link"}