Gardens of Illusion

Gardens of Illusion
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Publisher : Weidenfeld & Nicolson
Total Pages : 160
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ISBN-10 : 0304354341
ISBN-13 : 9780304354344
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Book Synopsis Gardens of Illusion by : Sara Maitland

Download or read book Gardens of Illusion written by Sara Maitland and published by Weidenfeld & Nicolson. This book was released on 2000 with total page 160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The playful spirit grows in these beautifully photographed gardens, which delight with the unexpected and visual enchantment. The unusual presentation of unique landscapes bypasses ordinary horticultural know-how and conventional design principles to delve into garden wit, illusion, and trickery. ..".whimsical...This literate, imaginative work may not lead you to create a witty garden, but it will certainly cause you to know one when you see it."--"The New York Times."


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