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Book Synopsis"Gardens of the Gods" reveals the symbolic language of garden design, exploring the gardens of China, with their moon gates and immortal rocks, the Zen gardens of Japan, the paradise gardens of Islam, those of Renaissance Italy with their richly mythological imagery, the landscaped parks of England, the gardens of New Harmony in the US and some striking, modern examples of symbolic gardens, including the Tarot Garden of the sculptress Niki de Saint Phalle in Italy. This illustrated book also includes a chapter with suggestions for creating a "garden of meaning" and a selected catalogue of plants with symbolic or mythological associations. Based on ten years of research, travel and curiostiy, this text is also the result of a personal quest - to reveal the mystical codes written in the astonishing worlds of gardens worldwide.
Trade Review05/12/04 Independent on Sunday: "It's a relief to find a modest, intelligent work like this one, looking towards mythology and arcane history for inspiration." "a unique blend of scholarly application and subtle imagination" "wonderful" "could there be a better way to rid your lawn of Titchmarsh?" Irish Catholic: "For all who love plants and flowers, Gardens of the Gods is a most interesting read." Parish News: "As you start to plant your seedlings for the year, browse through this fascinating book about ancient gardens and sacred spaces."
