Garden Monographs
SPANISH GARDENS OF JAVIER MARIATEGUI: GARDENS FOR THE SENSES
Written by Mariátegui, Javier
It was not by chance nor by a trick of fate that Javier Mariátegui dedicated himself to gardening. He grew up among gardens. Both his grandmothers were gardening enthusiasts, one of them, the Marchioness of Casa Valdés wrote the book Jardines de España, which describes the history of Spanish gardening from Roman times to the present day. This enthusiasm was passed on to him by his parents.
WIRTZ GARDENS
Written by Taylor, Patrick
Wirtz International, the master landscape architecture firm, originated in 1950 when Jacques Wirtz founded his practice in Schoten, Belgium. The company has since become a thriving family business, with Wirtz's two sons, Martin and Peter, joining the firm, which now employs 11 people.
CAPABILITY BROWN: FATHER OF LANDSCAPE GARDENS
Written by Rutherford, Sarah
One of the most remarkable men of the 18th century, Lancelot 'Capability' Brown was known to many as 'The Omnipotent Magician' who could transform unpromising countryside into beautiful parks that seemed to be only the work of nature. His list of clients included half the House of Lords, six Prime Ministers and even royalty.
THOMAS BALSLEY: UNCOMMON GROUND
Written by Balsley, Thomas
A renowned American landscape architect whose New York City based studio is responsible for some of the most notable and awarded spaces internationally and throughout the United States. Thomas Balsley: Uncommon Ground is a collection of selected projects that display the sweeping range of his work over the past twenty-five years.
ROBERTO BURLE MARX: BRAZILIAN MODERNIST
Written by Nahson, Claudia J
An unprecedented look at the wide-ranging artistic work of one of the 20th century's most significant landscape architects The modernist parks and gardens of Brazilian landscape architect and garden designer Roberto Burle Marx (1909-1994) earned him awards, widespread acclaim, and international fame.
AT HOME IN THE GARDEN
Written by Roehm, Carolyne
In this exquisitely lush volume, lifestyle legend Carolyne Roehm celebrates her gardens as outdoor living rooms, revealing how she chooses the plants, flowers, and layouts; how she entertains guests with gorgeous table settings and breathtaking arrangements; and how she savors the hours among the blooms. As Carolyne Roehm says, "It's as simple as this: a garden is li
DANIEL OST
Written by Kuma, Kengo
The most comprehensive monograph available on the internationally renowned Belgian floral artist and designer Daniel Ost.
REDOUTE: SELECTION OF THE MOST BEAUTIFUL FLOWERS
Written by Lack, H Walter
Pierre-Joseph Redouté (1759-1840) was forever in high demand. Official court draftsman to Queen Marie Antoinette (who purportedly summoned him at midnight to paint a cactus), and later a favorite of Joséphine Bonaparte, the artist brought flowers to the highest of places, and offset the chaotic upheaval of the French Revolution with the delicacy of perfectly drawn petals.
GARDENS OF ARNE MAYNARD
Written by Maynard, Arne
This is the first book on the work of one of today's most celebrated and sought-after garden designers. Arne Maynard is known for his award-winning gardens at the Royal Horticultural Society's Chelsea Flower Show (2000, 2012) and for his beautiful and sympathetic gardens for private houses across the world.
GARDENS OF THE GARDEN STATE
Written by Lowry, Susan
A glorious photographic tour of the public and private gardens of New Jersey--from historic formal gardens of former estates, to suburb gardens, horticulturists' havens, and fresh takes on front yards.
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