{"product_id":"japanese-gardens-a-journey-9781473692299","title":"Japanese Gardens: a journey","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJapanese Gardens: a journey\u003c\/strong\u003e by Don, Monty. Hardcover edition. ISBN: 9781473692299.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSHORTLISTED FOR THE EDWARD STANFORD PHOTOGRAPHY TRAVEL BOOK OF THE YEAR\nA fabulous, bonsai-filled book Daily Mail\n\nThe complement to the BBC2 series, Japanese Gardens: written by the nations favourite gardener Monty Don, and beautifully produced with over 200 original photographs from Derry Moore.\n\nTraditional 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.\n\nIn 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 Kenroku-en to the Zen gardens of Tokyo and the historic beauty of Kyoto.\n\nMonty Don and Derry Moore guide us through the history and spectacular seasons of Japanese gardens, from the famous cherry blossom celebration hanamito the autumnal crimson magnificence of momijigari. Monty Don also explores the creative forms uniquely associated with Japanese gardens, from stone-masonry and ikebana to the intricate skill of bonsai. Stunningly photographed by Derry Moore, Japanese Gardens is a fascinating exploration of a unique relationship with gardens.\n\nAn illuminating insight not only into the history and horticulture of some remarkable gardens but also into the Japanese culture and psyche Gardens Illustrated\n\nALSO BY MONTY DON \u0026amp; DERRY MOORE\nPARADISE GARDENS: THE WORLDS MOST BEAUTIFUL ISLAMIC GARDENS\n\nAs 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.\n\nSun-filled escapism Country Life\nSimply breathtaking Love it!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Two Roads","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44946418794549,"sku":"ByrdShop_1473692296","price":86.1,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/8139\/0901\/files\/9781473692299_0e70e9be-29ff-4841-8044-a10b0af23074.jpg?v=1781260954","url":"https:\/\/atxbooks.com\/products\/japanese-gardens-a-journey-9781473692299","provider":"ATX Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}