{"product_id":"lost-gardens-of-the-world-an-atlas-of-forgotten-horticultural-treasures-hardcover","title":"Lost Gardens of the World: An Atlas of Forgotten Horticultural Treasures - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eSandra Lawrence\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eLucille Clerc\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA romantic illustrated journey through forty captivating gardens lost to time.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAll over the world, once-flourishing horticultural spaces have been abandoned and forgotten. From the once-crumbling grandeur of the Villa d'Este and the magic of the Lost Gardens of Heligan, to the sculptural surrealism of Las Pozas and the colourful rebirth of Le Jardin Majorelle, there are \u003cb\u003ecountless gardens around the world with fascinating stories to tell\u003c\/b\u003e. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAuthor and journalist Sandra Lawrence takes readers on \u003cb\u003ea tour of 40 horticultural gems from around the world that have been lost either through neglect, abandonment or destruction\u003c\/b\u003e. Many have been consigned to history, never to be seen again, while others have been revived and restored by the care and dedication of new owners and communities. These marvels of horticulture take many forms: stately homes, floating allotments, roof gardens and more. But all of them have one thing in common: the romance of paradise lost. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFeaturing commissioned illustrations of each garden by renowned artist Lucille Clerc, this book is \u003cb\u003ea celebration of our love of nature\u003c\/b\u003e, and the importance of keeping these oases of green alive and well - if not in reality, then at least on the page. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eThese charming gardens are brought back to life, including: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Lost Gardens of Heligan, England \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLas Pozas, Mexico \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLe Jardin Majorelle, Morocco \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Garden of Dreams, Nepal \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVilla d'Este, Italy \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePaleis Het Loo, Netherlands \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCrowninshield Garden, USA \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003cbr\u003eDiscover the remarkable stories behind the \u003cb\u003ecreation, decline and occasional rebirth of these astonishing spaces\u003c\/b\u003e, and meet the people and societies that first created and enjoyed them. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe perfect gift for garden lovers, armchair travellers and cultural enthusiasts.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSandra Lawrence\u003c\/b\u003e is an author and journalist and has written about gardens for, among others, \u003ci\u003eThe Daily Telegraph\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003e The Times\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eEnglish Garden\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eLandScape\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eGarden News\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eModern Gardens\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eHortus \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eBritish Heritage\u003c\/i\u003e. Her seventeen books include \u003ci\u003eThe Witch's Garden\u003c\/i\u003e (2019), \u003ci\u003eThe Magic of Mushrooms\u003c\/i\u003e (2022) and \u003ci\u003eAnthology of Amazing Women\u003c\/i\u003e (2018). She is also the author of \u003ci\u003eMiss Willmott's Ghosts\u003c\/i\u003e (2022), a biography of Edwardian plantswoman Ellen Ann Willmott, whose ruined garden fuelled Sandra's own childhood fantasies of treasure hunting in lost gardens.\u003cb\u003eLucille Clerc\u003c\/b\u003e is a French illustrator based in London. She mainly works in editorial design and book illustration and sometimes designs interior and exhibition spaces. Her work is inspired by the natural world and the streets and architecture of London.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 192\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.9 x 9 x 6.8 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e October 01, 2024\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51752919531808,"sku":"9780711292680","price":26.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/ab0af1ed9e5ad4f5cf5f3166ce5c51a9.webp?v=1780007406","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/lost-gardens-of-the-world-an-atlas-of-forgotten-horticultural-treasures-hardcover","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}