{"product_id":"modern-japanese-gardens-by-shinobu-sawada-9781788842228","title":"Modern Japanese Gardens","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA Japanese garden represents the essence of Japanese culture, embodying the country's spirit and philosophy. It has a distinctive style, quality of materials, and an emphasis on details. \u003cem\u003eModern Japanese Gardens\u003c\/em\u003e captures this spirit through the work of 20 contemporary Japanese garden design masters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe gardens featured in \u003cem\u003eModern Japanese Gardens\u003c\/em\u003e are drawn from a variety of locations in Japan, placed in different settings, from private houses and temples to cafés, restaurants, and stores. Some are of traditional appearance; others have a distinctly modern aesthetic. In common, all the gardens have been influenced by Japanese culture and society, created by masters who are internationally recognised and lauded for their skills.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eModern Japanese Gardens\u003c\/em\u003e includes insightful text on each garden, revealing the concept behind the design and the use of plants, alongside photography exploring both the detail and the overall aesthetic that shape the design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAUTHORS:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shinobu Sawada is the editor-in-chief of leading Japanese garden magazine \u003cem\u003eNiwa\u003c\/em\u003e, having previously worked as an editor of Japanese interior design magazine \u003cem\u003eIndoor Green\u003c\/em\u003e. She is a frequent speaker at conferences, media events, and workshops. Sawada has extensive, well-established connections with the garden masters of Japan. Together with Sawada, Tadafumi Aoza runs Niwa Japan, a Japanese garden agency based in both Tokyo and Paris. Aoza and Sawada represent and promote Japanese gardeners around the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSELLING POINTS:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eFeatures 20 gardens by contemporary Japanese garden design masters\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eIntroduction by lauded designer Chisao Shigemori, grandson of legendary garden master Mirei Shigemori\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e300 colour illustrations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46853826740460,"sku":"9781788842228","price":99.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/24951323482824.jpg?v=1759220447","url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/products\/modern-japanese-gardens-by-shinobu-sawada-9781788842228","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}