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The Garden Book, Revised and updated edition Hardcover – October 27, 2021

by Phaidon Editors (Author), Toby Musgrave (Author), Ruth Chivers (Author),
4.2 out of 5 stars 49 ratings

Phaidon’s bestseller – showcasing 500 of the greatest garden-makers of all time – now in a stunning newly-updated edition

This beautifully illustrated, revised and refreshed version of Phaidon’s classic The Garden Book is an A-to-Z who’s who of the world’s finest garden-makers throughout history, spanning all styles and continents. From the first religious gardens to Dan Pearson’s heavenly new Tokachi garden in Japan, each entry illustrates a key work by the designer, describes the garden, and evokes its unique spirit and ethos. It’s the essential reference for today’s gardeners, offering infinite inspiration to create their own signature spaces, whatever their landscape. An exquisite gift and invaluable reference for gardeners and garden lovers alike.

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  1. Print length
    520 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Publisher
    Phaidon Press
  4. Publication date
    October 27, 2021
  5. Dimensions
    8.27 x 1.61 x 9.65 inches
  6. ISBN-10
    1838663207
  7. ISBN-13
    978-1838663209
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The Garden Book, Revised and updated edition
The Garden Book, Revised and updated edition
The Garden Book, Revised and updated edition
The Garden Book, Revised and updated edition
The Garden Book, Revised and updated edition

Editorial Reviews

Review

'A truly sumptuous encyclopedia ... its range is magnificent - from ancient China and India to Renaissance Italy to modern Los Angeles.' (Sunday Telegraph Magazine)

'Read it and relax.' (The Times)

'A good introduction to the pioneers who defined modern gardening.' (Garden Answers)

'This highly accessible overview of 500 garden designers covers gardens and landscapes as diverse as ancient Persia, classical Europe and the contemporary United States.' (The Indianapolis Star)

About the Author

Conceived and edited by Phaidon editors.

Tim Richardson, consultant editor, is an   acclaimed garden historian and critic of landscape architecture.

Toby Musgrave is a widely published garden writer and historian.

Bill Noble is a garden designer and former director of preservation for the Garden Conservancy in the US.

Clare Foster is garden editor of House & Garden magazine.

Product details

  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Phaidon Press (October 27, 2021)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 520 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1838663207
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1838663209
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 4.61 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 8.27 x 1.61 x 9.65 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.2 out of 5 stars 49 ratings

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Top reviews from the United States

  • Fairley Cook
    3.0 out of 5 stars Small photos of gardens all over the world.
    Reviewed in the United States on January 19, 2022
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    We were hoping for garden ideas for our yard. These are smaller photos of gardens all over the world that are more formal in most cases.
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  • Duane Barton
    1.0 out of 5 stars Meh!
    Reviewed in the United States on June 11, 2023
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    Disappointing! With one image for each garden, it's BORING! Not much to get inspiration from. Perhaps it could be used as a guidebook for gardens to tour, but then make it a pocket book. It's just not worth it as is.
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  • SCL
    2.0 out of 5 stars Not Impressed
    Reviewed in the United States on December 13, 2022
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    The pictures are small and underwhelming. They had a whole page to put big, glossy, colorful pictures and instead, they chose small, unremarkable blah pictures. I have numerous books of this same nature - A-Z of Gardens of The World, and they're all better than this. The COVER is better than any of the pictures in the book. I'm seriously considering returning it.
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  • Chess
    1.0 out of 5 stars Don't bother
    Reviewed in the United States on January 1, 2022
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    What a stupid book! It's just one picture of someone's garden, pages and pages of them.. No explanation for any of them! I wasted my money on this one!
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  • stephanie
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great Christmas gift for landscaping
    Reviewed in the United States on January 21, 2023
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    Great Christmas gift
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  • daniel
    2.0 out of 5 stars está bastante usado
    Reviewed in Spain on September 26, 2023
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    el producto vino embuelto sólo en una bolsa de plástico, está usado y se nota. no en excelentes condiciones, y tiene páginas con pequeñas arrugas en su interior
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  • Tony Smith (Image Corporate)
    5.0 out of 5 stars Lovely inspirational book
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 24, 2023
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    Well printed and great value
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  • Diana Rott
    1.0 out of 5 stars reso
    Reviewed in Italy on February 8, 2022
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    ho effettuato un (per me rarissimo) reso perché il libro non corrisponde neanche lontanamente alle aspettative create da una recensione che avevo letto su una rivista. Si tratta di un libro in inglese, con piccole foto d'insieme di diversi giardini nel mondo. Non si vedono particolari, non si conoscono le piante, non ispirano né un appassionato né un giardiniere professionista. Le immagini, a parte la copertina, non hanno poesia. Le brevi descrizioni non sono interessanti, ma piuttosto nozionistiche. Mi spiace essere così severa, ma spero così di essere utile.
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  • Timtime
    5.0 out of 5 stars Greatest Garden designs
    Reviewed in Australia on February 7, 2024
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    Some if the best garden designs you may ever see, if you research a little deeper there is so much more.ro discover
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  • paul foster
    4.0 out of 5 stars Lovely book
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 27, 2023
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    Enjoy
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