Authentic Japanese Gardens
Creating Japanese Design and Detail in the Western Garden
$36.86
- Paperback
168 pages
- Release Date
22 March 2016
Summary
This beautifully illustrated book provides an inspirational and practical introduction to the traditions of Japanese Zen gardens, using natural materials such as wood, bamboo, rocks and pebbles. Emphasizing the value of shape in trees and shrubs with the subtlety of color through the varied greens of foliage and moss, Authentic Japanese Gardens explains how western plants and materials can be used to achieve peaceful, contemplative gardens. There are instructions and tips for selecting plants…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781504800044 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 1504800044 |
| Author: | Yoko Kawaguchi |
| Publisher: | IMM Lifestyle Books |
| Imprint: | IMM Lifestyle Books |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 168 |
| Release Date: | 22 March 2016 |
| Weight: | 614g |
| Dimensions: | 279mm x 216mm x 10mm |
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What They're Saying
Critics Review
“Kawaguchi’s book may be the catalyst to get you designing a Japanese garden of your own.”
–About.com
“A manual of practical advice and ideas to enable you to turn your dream into reality”
–Mostly Asian Food & Travel
“Full of ideas for planting your own Zen garden and creating a natural haven of peace and tranquility”
–Go Japan Go
“Explains the many principles, ideas and the cultural background behind these intriguing spaces”
–The Telegraph
“Kawaguchi writes poetically”
–Financial Times
About The Author
Yoko Kawaguchi
Yoko Kawaguchi was born in Tokyo and educated in the United States, Canada and Japan. She has lived in the UK for the last twenty years. Yoko is the author of Japanese Zen Gardens, and contributes regular articles to horticultural magazines including The Garden, the journal of the Royal Horticultural Society. A keen gardener, she lectures on Japanese garden history and has been a popular guest on top BBC radio shows.
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