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The Garden Book
Series: Phaidon Minis
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A beautifully illustrated version of Phaidon's classic bestseller The Garden Book, revised into the perfect pocket-sized gem for gifting and reading on the go! From the first religious gardens to Dan Pearson's heavenly new Tokachi garden in Japan, The Garden Book is an A-to-Z who’s who...
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The bestselling survey of the world’s finest garden-makers, planters, and horticulturists, now available in a tactile mini format for on-the-go inspiration
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Description
A beautifully illustrated version of Phaidon's classic bestseller The Garden Book, revised into the perfect pocket-sized gem for gifting and reading on the go!
From the first religious gardens to Dan Pearson's heavenly new Tokachi garden in Japan, The Garden Book is an A-to-Z who’s who of the world's finest garden-makers throughout history. It spans all styles and continents, with each entry illustrating a key work by the designer, describing the garden, and evoking its unique spirit and ethos.
It's the essential reference for today's gardeners, offering infinite inspiration to create their own signature spaces, whatever their landscape. An exquisite gift and invaluable reference for gardeners and garden lovers alike.
Series: Phaidon Minis
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A beautifully illustrated version of Phaidon's classic bestseller The Garden Book, revised into the perfect pocket-sized gem for gifting and reading on the go! From the first religious gardens to Dan Pearson's heavenly new Tokachi garden in Japan, The Garden Book is an A-to-Z who’s who of the world's finest garden-makers throughout history. It spans all styles and continents, with...Hardback$3000Elsewhere:$3495Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrow
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781837291465
Publisher: Phaidon Press Ltd
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 06 January 2026
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Phaidon Press Ltd
Illustration: 500 Illustrations
Contributors:
- Edited by Tim Richardson
- Contributions by Toby Musgrave
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 39.0mm
Width: 123.0mm
Height: 163.0mm
Weight: 250g
Pages: 528
About the Author
Phaidon Editors
Tim Richardson, consultant editor, is an acclaimed garden historian and critic of landscape architecture. Toby Musgrave is a widely published garden writer and historianAlso by Phaidon Editors
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