{"product_id":"the-queens-green-canopy-ancient-woodlands-and-trees-hardcover","title":"The Queen's Green Canopy: Ancient Woodlands and Trees - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eAdrian Houston\u003c\/b\u003e (Photographer), \u003cb\u003eCharles Sainsbury-Plaice\u003c\/b\u003e (Photographer), \u003cb\u003eHis Majesty the King\u003c\/b\u003e (Foreword by)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eStunning photographs of the United Kingdom's most spectacular trees - with a foreword by His Majesty the King.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Queen's Green Canopy \u003c\/i\u003eis a beautiful photography book showcasing 70 ancient trees and 70 ancient woodlands dedicated by the QGC initiative in honour of Her Majesty's Platinum Jubilee. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe book features extraordinary photographs of the United Kingdom's best-loved trees, many of which inspired historic figures, artists and writers through the centuries. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAlongside these photographs are short written pieces from contributors including \u003cb\u003eDame Judi Dench\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003eAlan Titchmarsh\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003eDame Joanna Lumley\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003eAdam Henson\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003eArchbishop Justin Welby\u003c\/b\u003e and \u003cb\u003eDanny Clarke\u003c\/b\u003e, as well as conservation experts from the \u003cb\u003eWoodland Trust\u003c\/b\u003e and the\u003cb\u003e Duchy of Cornwall\u003c\/b\u003e. In these pieces they reflect on the trees that have made a mark on their lives and the importance of protecting Britain's woodlands for future generations. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eSelected trees include yews at a Cotswold's church which inspired JRR Tolkien; the apple tree believed to have inspired Sir Isaac Newton's theory of gravity; the \u003cb\u003eFive Hundred Acre Wood\u003c\/b\u003e in East Sussex immortalised in AA Milne's Winnie the Pooh books; and the 2,500-year-old tree where Henry VIII may have proposed to Anne Boleyn. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eSo far 3 million trees have been planted by communities, schools and businesses across the country as part of the QGC initiative. Through incredible imagery and joyful pieces of writing, \u003ci\u003eThe Queen's Green Canopy\u003c\/i\u003e celebrates Her Majesty's extraordinary life and the amazing legacy she leaves behind.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAdrian Houston is a tree photographer and passionate conservationist. His work has seen him travel to some of the world's most unexplored and inhospitable terrains, with his powerful photographs subsequently gracing everything from advertising campaigns to magazine covers. In 2021 he published A Portrait of the Tree, a photography book that illustrated how trees connect us all on a universal level. Adrian's work has been exhibited both at The National Gallery and The Royal Academy of Arts. When he is not travelling, he is based at his studio in Soho, central London. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eCharles Sainsbury-Plaice has photographed His Majesty the King over many years in his previous role as The Duke of Cornwall. His work has featured in magazines such as \u003ci\u003eCountry Life\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Field\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eHorse and Hound\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eRacing Review\u003c\/i\u003e, while previous clients have included The Duchess of Rutland, Barbour, Hunter boots, \u003ci\u003eThe Daily Telegraph\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eTatler\u003c\/i\u003e. Charles has contributed photography to books including \u003ci\u003eHarmony: A New Way of Looking at our World\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eEngland on Horseback\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eShooting: A Season of Discovery\u003c\/i\u003e. He is a passionate conservationist and is involved in tree planting projects at Tidgrove Estate in Hampshire.\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 320\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.8 x 10.1 x 10.5 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e October 10, 2023\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51763388743968,"sku":"9781529909104","price":75.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/dd355cada02a28306c9c87d317b49ef3.webp?v=1780234116","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/the-queens-green-canopy-ancient-woodlands-and-trees-hardcover","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}