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Jessie Sheeler


Born
Edinburgh, Scotland
Genre
Arts & Photography, Home & Garden, Philosophy

Influences
Ian Hamilton Finlay ...more


Jessie Sheeler, née McGuffie, (d. 2022) grew up in Edinburgh, and whilst a student at the University there first met Ian Hamilton Finlay the writer and artist. She was instrumental in publishing some of his early work, and the work on many experiment poets and artists in the journal POTH (Poor Old Tired Horse). In 1961, she was the co-founder with Finlay of the Wild Hawthorn Press. Whilst teaching at Bedales school she kept up a lively connection with the arts scene in the UK and in particular Edinburgh. She continues to write on topics related to art and gardening, particularly on conceptual gardens like the one at Little Sparta created by Ian Hamilton Finlay. ...more

Combine Editions

Average rating: 3.92 · 39 ratings · 7 reviews · 3 distinct works • Similar authors
Little Sparta: The Garden o...
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3.89 avg rating — 19 ratings — published 2003 — 5 editions
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The Garden at Bomarzo: A Re...
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4.27 avg rating — 11 ratings — published 2007 — 3 editions
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Little Sparta: The Garden o...
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3.56 avg rating — 9 ratings — published 2015 — 5 editions
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