{"product_id":"japanese-gardens-a-journey-9781473692299","title":"Japanese Gardens: A Journey","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSHORTLISTED FOR THE EDWARD STANFORD PHOTOGRAPHY TRAVEL BOOK OF THE YEAR \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e'A fabulous, bonsai-filled book' \u003ci\u003eDaily Mail\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe complement to the BBC2 series, \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eJapanese Gardens\u003c\/i\u003e: written by the nation's favourite gardener Monty Don, and beautifully\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e produced with over 200 original photographs from Derry Moore. \u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eTraditional 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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIn 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 \u003cb\u003eKenroku-en\u003c\/b\u003e to the \u003cb\u003eZen gardens of Tokyo\u003c\/b\u003e and \u003cb\u003ethe historic beauty of Kyoto\u003c\/b\u003e. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eMonty Don and Derry Moore guide us through the history and spectacular seasons of Japanese gardens, from\u003cb\u003e the famous cherry blossom celebration \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003ehanami\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003eto the \u003cb\u003eautumnal crimson magnificence of \u003ci\u003emomijigari\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e. Monty Don also explores the creative forms uniquely associated with Japanese gardens, from stone-masonry and \u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eikebana \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003eto the intricate skill of \u003cb\u003ebonsai\u003c\/b\u003e. Stunningly photographed by Derry Moore\u003ci\u003e, Japanese Gardens \u003c\/i\u003eis a fascinating exploration of a unique relationship with gardens. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e'An illuminating insight not only into the history and horticulture of some remarkable gardens but also into the Japanese culture and psyche' \u003ci\u003eGardens Illustrated\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eALSO BY MONTY DON \u0026amp; DERRY MOORE\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePARADISE GARDENS: THE WORLD'S MOST BEAUTIFUL ISLAMIC GARDENS\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eAs 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.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'Sun-filled escapism' \u003ci\u003eCountry Life \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e'Simply breathtaking' \u003ci\u003eLove it  \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Two Roads\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 10\/22\/2019\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781473692299\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 272\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 3.40lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 11.10h x 9.30w x 1.10d","brand":"Monty Don","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43672996970677,"sku":"9781473692299","price":47.59,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0473\/0804\/6492\/files\/img_f86f800e-ad8f-4bd5-a28e-b166233c6166.jpg?v=1709052679","url":"https:\/\/pastforward.org\/products\/japanese-gardens-a-journey-9781473692299","provider":"Past Forward","version":"1.0","type":"link"}