The Garden Book

by Barbara Abbs, Phaidon Press, Tim Richardson (Editor)

An overview of 500 garden designers, organized in A-Z format, this book presents a widely diverse range of gardens, from ancient Persia to the classical gardens of Europe and the contemporary gardens of the US. Each designer is represented by a garden that exemplifies their work and highlights their contribution to the history of the medium. The featured gardens are famous, destroyed, mythical and private. This book also contains an essential glossary and directory of gardens.

A revised edition of this book was published in 2021.

Genres: Gardening, Art, Reference, Architecture, Nonfiction, Horticulture, Design

512 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2000

Reviews

[AskNezka · Rating 4 out of 5]

Wonderful international tour of gardens. 1st edition.

[Aimee Nicole · Rating 3 out of 5]

There were quite a few photos of sculptures, pools, and other miscellaneous non-garden varieties. I would have enjoyed a more focused garden book.

[Clare · Rating 5 out of 5]

Thanks India for this awesome birthday present...great look at garden design past and present.

[Pam · Rating 3 out of 5]

I enjoy a good picture book, and this is one. I wouldn't say I've learned anything from it (sad) but it has given me ideas of gardens I'd like to visit.

[Risa · Rating 2 out of 5]

The Garden Book (Mini Edition) by Editors of Phaidon Press (2003)

[Michael Heath-Caldwell · Rating 5 out of 5]

Large, thick comprehensive book looking at formal and interesting lanscape design examples and designers from around the world. Very good photography.

[Julio · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great book for references, not that deep in details.