The Gardens Of Japan - Tapa dura

"It is beautifully illustrated with many lavish, full color spreads.... The text covers all aspects of the Japanese garden...." --John Talbot, Shakkei: The Quarterly Journal of The Japanese Garden Society "Not only a lesson in Japanese gardening, but also...some of the best gardens Japan has to offer." --American Horticulturist "It is beautifully illustrated with many lavish, full color spreads.... The text covers all aspects of the Japanese garden...." -John Talbot, Shakkei: The Quarterly Journal of The Japanese Garden Society"Not only a lesson in Japanese gardening, but also...some of the best gardens Japan has to offer." -American Horticulturist "It is beautifully illustrated with many lavish, full color spreads.... The text covers all aspects of the Japanese garden...." -John Talbot, Shakkei: The Quarterly Journal of The Japanese Garden Society "Not only a lesson in Japanese gardening, but also...some of the best gardens Japan has to offer." -American Horticulturist "It is beautifully illustrated with many lavish, full color spreads.... The text covers all aspects of the Japanese garden...." -John Talbot, Shakkei: The Quarterly Journal of The Japanese Garden Society "Not only a lesson in Japanese gardening, but also...some of the best gardens Japan has to offer." -American Horticulturist

Presenting a discussion of the Japanese garden, this book examines its origins and history; the different types that evolved over time; the development of the modern garden; and the materials that go into their creation. It also looks at the author's favourite gardens, both modern and ancient. This eye-catching book presents Japan's finest gardens as interpreted by leading photographers and Teiji Itoh, preeminent spokesman for Japan's magnificent garden tradition. Beginning with early agricultural and religious practices, Professor Itoh describes how