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Thames & Hudson

Lives of the Great Gardeners Book by Stephen Anderton

£20.00

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Lives of the Great Gardeners - Stephen Anderton This book is a mix of history, biography and legend. It explores the lives and careers of 40 gardeners spanning 500 years and from around the world. Stephen Anderton reveals what influenced each of the designers and how they, in turn, influenced those who followed them. The book illustrated with period artwork, plans and photographs as well as portraits of the individuals themselves. Among the gardeners who Anderton features in his book are William Kent, Charles Jencks, Claude Monet, Sir Edwin Lutyens and Penelope Hobhouse. Paperback. 304 pages. Measurements: 18.5cm x 24.6cm x 2.7cm