<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><p><b>SHORTLISTED FOR THE EDWARD STANFORD PHOTOGRAPHY TRAVEL BOOK OF THE YEAR </b><br><b>'A fabulous, bonsai-filled book' <i>Daily Mail</i></b> <p/><b>The complement to the BBC2 series, </b><b><i>Japanese Gardens</i>: written by the nation's favourite gardener Monty Don, and beautifully</b><b> produced with over 200 original photographs from Derry Moore. </b> <p/>Traditional Japanese gardens combine aesthetics with ethics in a perfectly curated celebration of nature. A Japanese garden is the natural world made miniature: rocks represent mountains, ponds represent seas. <p/>In this personal and lyrical exploration of both the traditional and the modern aspects of Japanese gardening, Monty Don takes a look at the traditions and culture which inform some of the most beautiful gardens from all over Japan, from <b>Kenroku-en</b> to the <b>Zen gardens of Tokyo</b> and <b>the historic beauty of Kyoto</b>. <p/>Monty Don and Derry Moore guide us through the history and spectacular seasons of Japanese gardens, from<b> the famous cherry blossom celebration </b><i><b>hanami</b></i>to the <b>autumnal crimson magnificence of <i>momijigari</i></b>. Monty Don also explores the creative forms uniquely associated with Japanese gardens, from stone-masonry and <i><b>ikebana </b></i>to the intricate skill of <b>bonsai</b>. Stunningly photographed by Derry Moore<i>, Japanese Gardens </i>is a fascinating exploration of a unique relationship with gardens. <p/><b>'An illuminating insight not only into the history and horticulture of some remarkable gardens but also into the Japanese culture and psyche' <i>Gardens Illustrated</i></b> <p/><b>ALSO BY MONTY DON & DERRY MOORE</b><br><b><i>PARADISE GARDENS: THE WORLD'S MOST BEAUTIFUL ISLAMIC GARDENS</i></b> <p/><b>As seen on the highly acclaimed BBC2 series, a glorious celebration of the richness of Islamic culture through some of the most beautiful gardens on earth.</b><br><b><br>'Sun-filled escapism' <i>Country Life </i></b><br><b>'Simply breathtaking' <i>Love it! </i></b></p><p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br><b>A fabulous, bonsai-filled book </b>written by Monty with photos from Derry Moore - the dynamite duo who produced <i>Paradise Gardens</i> . . . <b>[a] sun-drenched exploration of the history of the gardens of Japan.</b>--<i><b>Daily Mail</b></i><br><br><b>A great gift for gardeners</b>--<i><b>People's Friend</b></i><br><br><b>A lyrical recollection of his time in Japan</b>--<i><b>Radio Times</b></i><br><br><b>An illuminating insight not only into the history and horticulture of some remarkable gardens but also into the Japanese culture and psyche </b>--<i><b>Gardens Illustrated</b></i><br><br><b>PRAISE FOR <i>PARADISE GARDENS </i>- 'Simply breathtaking'</b>--<i><b>Love it!</b></i><br><br><b>What a treat </b>it was watching <i>Monty Don's Japanese Gardens. </i>It was <b>a feast of colour.</b>--<i><b>Radio Times</b></i><br><br>Don feels that understanding <b>these paradise gardens</b> has made him a better gardener, and possibly a better person. <b>One could not wish for a better guide to them. </b>He has <b>great powers of description.</b>--<i><b>World of Interiors</b></i><br><br>It's <b>sun-filled escapism</b>, <b>gloriously illustrated </b>with photography by Derry Moore, capturing the legacy, the beauty, the shadows, the shimmering heat and the continued human enjoyment of such places--<i><b>Country Life</b></i><br><p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br><p><b>MONTY DON</b> is the presenter of the phenomenally popular BBC programme, <i>Gardeners' World</i>, he lives in Herefordshire and his recent books include <i>Paradise Gardens</i>, with Derry Moore, and the <i>Sunday Times</i> bestseller, <i>Nigel: my family and other dogs.<br></i><b>@TheMontyDon <br>www.montydon.com<br></b><br><b>DERRY MOORE </b>is an acclaimed photographer whose books include <i>Paradise Gardens, Horses</i>, <i>The English Room, </i><i>Great Gardens of Italy </i>and <i>In The Shadow of the Raj</i></p>
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