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Explore the world's most stunning gardens and gain expert knowledge you can apply to your own green space with this all-encompassing guide to gorgeous gardens!

Illustrated with inspiring photography and full of fascinating insights from expert gardeners, this beautiful compilation takes you on a visual journey of some of the world's most gorgeous gardens and green spaces, brought to you by the leading publisher in the UK gardening category.

The book is split into five chapters, each focusing on a different theme. From the intricately planned and carefully curated French formal gardens of Versailles to the surrealist jungle dreamland of Mexico's Las Pozas, these gardens prove that green-fingered ingenuity comes in many forms and thrives in even the most unlikely of locations.

Soar into the pages of this intricately designed garden guide to discover:

- Informative introduction giving history and context of garden travel as a phenomenon
- An overview of the types of garden that feature in the book
- Approximately 50 must-visit gardens and green spaces organized thematically
- Orderly rose gardens of English country manors, wild open spaces inspired by nature and mind-bending wonderlands like Singapore's gravity defying Gardens by the Bay, an astonishing feat of modern horticultural engineering
- Immersive descriptions of each garden, giving its history, significance and cultural context
- Feature spreads throughout shine a light on a particular area of interest
- Story boxes, timelines, "if you like this" extra entry boxes, quotes from head gardeners and iconic figures, and gardening tips to inspire you in your own horticultural efforts at home

A must-have volume for garden tourists, whether solo travellers or groups whose ideal trip features an organized expert-led tour of beautiful destination gardens around the world. Proving the perfect gift for the garden-lover in your life, this inspiring garden book is ideal for those looking to start travelling again and tailoring their trips to a post-Covid world.

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Experience the world with DK Eyewitness.

DK Eyewitness' highly visual guides show you what others only tell you, with easy-to-read maps, tips and tours to inform and enrich your trip.

Our travel writers report on what to see, eat, drink and do around the world, while the very best photographs and illustrations bring cities, regions and countries to life. We publish guides to more than 200 destinations around the world, from handy pocket-sized city guides to comprehensive country guides.

The Complete Gaudí. Freedom of form with the “Dante of architecture”

Antoni Gaudí merged Orientalism, natural forms, and new materials into a unique Modernista aesthetic that put Barcelona on the global architecture map. With brand-new photography, plans and drawings by Gaudí himself, as well as an extensive appendix of all his works including furniture and unfinished projects, this XL book takes us through the Catalonian’s fantastical universe like never before.

The life of Antoni Gaudí (1852–1926) was full of complexity and contradictions. As a young man, he joined the Catalonian nationalist movement and was critical of the church; toward the end of his life, he devoted himself completely to the construction of one single spectacular church, La Sagrada Familia. In his youth, he courted a glamorous social life and the demeanor of a dandy. By the time of his death in a tram accident on the streets of Barcelona his clothes were so shabby passersby assumed he was a beggar.

Gaudí’s incomparable architecture channels much of this multifaceted intricacy. From the shimmering textures and skeletal forms of Casa Batlló to the Hispano-Arabic matrix of Casa Vicens, his work merged the influences of Orientalism, natural forms, new materials, and religious faith into a unique Modernista aesthetic. Today, his unique aesthetic enjoys global popularity and acclaim. His magnum opus, the Sagrada Familia, is the most-visited monument in Spain, and seven of his works are UNESCO World Heritage Sites.

Through brand-new photography, plans and drawings by Gaudí himself, historical photos, as well as an appendix detailing all his works — from buildings to furniture, decor to unfinished projects —t his book presents Gaudí’s universe like never before. Like a personal tour through Barcelona, we discover how the “Dante of architecture” was a builder in the truest sense of the word, crafting extraordinary constructions out of minute and mesmerizing details, and transforming fantastical visions into realities on the city streets.

The author:

Rainer Zerbst studied modern languages at the University of Tübingen and in Wales from 1969 to 1975. From 1976 to 1982 he worked as a research assistant in the Department of English at the University of Tübingen. Since completing his doctorate in 1982, Zerbst has been active as a critic in the fields of art, literature, and theater.

Italian architect and designer Gio Ponti (1891–1979) is difficult to pin down. With an extraordinarily prolific output and eclectic style, his oeuvre remains one of the most diverse and groundbreaking in design history. Trained initially in architecture, Ponti soon moved into industrial and interior design, experimenting with ceramics, silverware, and glass. Ponti’s key works are spread throughout this extensive overview, including structures of all kinds, from small residential dwellings to high-rise buildings, schools, and office blocks.

The home was one of Ponti’s recurring interests and central areas of innovation. His talent for total design — a careful consideration of both interior and exterior space—is charted in the glossy reproductions, floor plans, and drawings featured in this edition. Ponti’s colourful, carefree, and elegant spaces blended an expressive neoclassicism with emerging modernist sensibility.

The founder and nearly lifelong editor of domus magazine never ceased to develop and reinvent his style. From the Denver Art Museum to his collection of churches, from bespoke homeware to the symbol of modern Milan, the Pirelli Tower, this monograph provides an introduction to Ponti’s exuberant creativity and illustrious career.

About the series

Each book in TASCHEN’s Basic Architecture series features:

- an introduction to the life and work of the architect
- the major works in chronological order
- information about the clients, architectural preconditions as well as construction problems and resolutions
- a list of all the selected works and a map indicating the locations of the best and most famous buildings
- approximately 120 illustrations (photographs, sketches, drafts and plans)

An inspiring addition to interior design aesthetics, Graduate Hotels is a collection of meticulously hand-crafted boutique hotels in college towns, designed to evoke the glory days, sleepless nights, and the spirited, beautiful memories of college culture. 

Graduate Hotels spaces uniquely connect with guests on a visceral level. Each hotel is its own immersive experience of inspired textures and contrasts that captures the college experience in full. This book follows suit: a 272-page tome beautifully designed in the style of a college yearbook that tells deep and nuanced interior design stories, which reflect each college town where a Graduate Hotel resides. Graduate Hotels is as easily at home in the interior design section of a bookstore as the travel, art, or architecture sections. The book is as useful for design inspiration and mood boards as it is for wanderlust and adventure planning.

Every Graduate property celebrates great design, art, architecture, and a youthful, playful optimism that reflects the spirit of each community — from Oxford, Mississippi, to Oxford, United Kingdom, and every college town in between.

Graduate Hotels is a book for the culturally curious bohemian who delights in elevated interior design that rekindles the spirit of college culture, and it holds a great appreciation for design, art, architecture, the stories behind things, and the people who make cities unique.

About the Author:

Benjamin Weprin is the founder and CEO of Graduate Hotels. Graduate Hotels is a collection of hotels located in college towns across the country, launched in 2014 by Nashville-based real estate company AJ Capital Partners. Each hotel reflects the nearby college. There are over 30 operating hotels in the United States and two in England. 

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This is a richly illustrated monograph revealing William T. Baker’s masterful detailing and superior craftsmanship of magnificent family residences. Showcasing 14 classically inspired homes of grace and beauty, each property reflects an astute comprehension of life as it is lived in the 21st century, with deliberate nods to historical aesthetics that coexist harmoniously with the architectural language of natural light, passive design themes, voluminous space, and fabulous comfort. Inspired by the bounty of classical architecture found in the grand homes of the southern United States, particularly the state of Georgia, the hallmarks of William T. Baker’s architecture are extraordinary attention to details of craftsmanship and construction, and a keen eye for scale and proportion. His work clearly reflects the aspirations of the American Dream. This beautifully photographed monograph of William T. Baker’s work is the third volume in IMAGES’ successful Classicist series, and showcases the exquisitely designed homes of the modern family, who entrusted Baker with their dreams and visions, and whose trust has been rewarded with classically inspired homes of grace and beauty. His work contributes greatly to some of the most aesthetically pleasing residences being built in the United States today.

_Provides a detailed introduction by distinguished landscape architect, Kenneth Lemm, who expands on the successful collaborations of Baker and his team by drawing on examples of Baker's impressive ability to create a cohesive contemporary design that consistently maintains the integrity of classic design elements
_Reveals insightful commentary on how Baker's design for each project freshly reinterprets historical style while maintaining a seamless and gracious transition between indoor and outdoor spaces
_Describes how each project enhances the living experience and home environment for the families with an engaging focus on the integration of the residents' personal styles, artworks or furniture collections
_Comprises a wide selection of homes for the modern family in a variety of settings, such as wooded hillside retreats, sprawling manors, historic homes, and gracious estates
_Becomes IMAGES' third volume on this outstanding new classicist, following Great American Homes: Volume One, Great American Homes: Volume 2 and New Classicists: William T. Baker

About the Author

William T. Baker is the Founder and Principal of William T. Baker & Associates, Atlanta, Georgia, one of the foremost residential design firms in the United States today. With more than 30 years of experience working with C-suite executives from Fortune 500 firms, celebrities, and top professionals from a number of fields, Baker has received numerous awards for his work, including the prestigious Arthur Ross Award for Architecture in New York City and the Urban Design Commission Award for Excellence in Atlanta. His work spans the American continent, Asia, and the Caribbean and has been featured extensively in print and broadcast media around the world. He writes and lectures on a variety of subjects including architectural design, theory, and the history of architecture. His other published works include New Classicists, an international bestseller, Architectural Excellence in a Diverse World Culture, analysing the timeless principles of architectural aesthetics, and the series Great American Homes (Volumes One and Two). William T. Baker holds professional memberships in the Institute of Classical Architecture (ICA) and the International Network for Traditional Building, Architecture & Urbanism (INTBAU). He has served on the board of a number of community organisations focused on affordable housing initiatives and low-income challenges and holds memberships in several historical societies.

Відомі фотографи Джеймс і Карла Мюррей запрошують читачів за двері тридцяти легендарних барів, щоб дізнатися, який внесок кожен з них зробив у соціальну та культурну структуру Нью-Йорка.

Вже майже три століття люди збираються в нью-йоркських тавернах, барах і пабах. Відзначаючи історичне значення тридцяти цих закладів, ця книга містить чудові повнокольорові фотографії Джеймса та Карли Мюррей, команди, що отримала нагороди, яка створила Store Front NYC. Кожен бар супроводжується захопливими описами, що відображають унікальну ідентичність місця, написаними журналістом Деном К. Дао.

Є таверна «Білий кінь», яку часто відвідують такі письменники, як Ділан Томас і Джеймс Болдвін; готель «Стоунволл Інн», відомий своєю роллю в русі за права ЛГБТК+; бар «Кінг Коул» у готелі St. Regis, вишуканий лаунж, прикрашений фрескою Максфілда Перріша; і квінтесенція районного бару Rudy’s Bar & Grill, де подають дешеве пиво та безкоштовні хот-доги з вінтажною пишнотою.

Сповнена легенд та історій, вона також містить карту. Незалежно від того, чи хочуть вони зануритися в історію Нью-Йорка, чи підняти келих відповідно до свого настрою, цей корисний посібник гарантує читачам, що вони знайдуть місце, де випити гарного міцного напою.

Про авторів:

Джеймс Т. та Карла Л. Мюррей – подружжя, архітектурні та інтер'єрні фотографи, що мешкають у Іст-Віллідж на Мангеттені. Серед їхніх книг – 'Store Front NYC', 'Store Front: The Disappearing Face of New York', 'Store Front II: A History Preserved', and 'New York Nights'. Їхні роботи виставлялися в галереях та музеях по всьому світу та публікувалися в численних виданнях, включаючи New York Times, Wall Street Journal, журнал New York та New Yorker. Ден К. Дао – культурний письменник, чиї роботи публікувалися в таких виданнях, як New York Times, Condé Nast Traveler, Food & Wine, Forbes та GQ. Він обіймав редакційні посади та посади спеціаліста з цифрової стратегії в Paper, Saveur та TimeOut. Окрім письменницької діяльності, він також керує власною консалтинговою компанією з питань їжі та напоїв District One Studios.

Explore the social and cultural history of 100 of the world's most important cities.

This illustrated history book provides a fascinating insight into the events, movements, and people throughout history who have shaped the cities where we live. Written in a "biography" format, it offers a rich historical overview of each featured city, brought to vivid life with beautiful imagery.

Inside the pages of this visual guide, discover:

- The story behind each city - how it was established, critical moments in its development and why it is considered historically significant.
- The different types of cities, from the centers of ancient and lost civilizations and great river cities to planned cities and modern metropolises.
- Beautiful illustrations with large-scale reproductions of paintings, photographs, maps and other artifacts.
- Stunning images of city life and key moments in history are complemented by close-ups of revealing details and feature panels that provide additional context.

From the ancient to the modern, get under the skin of what made cities like Persepolis, Paris, Vienna, Prague, Amsterdam, Tokyo and Dubai tick. This lavish book is about more than history - it explores the art, architecture, commerce and politics of the great civilizations throughout history.

Great Cities provides a unique window into how cities have become markers of human progress. Explore which ancient civilization founded the precursor to Mexico City, why Venice was the gateway to the East, what the Belle Epoque was and which city was the first to build sewers. It's the perfect gift for armchair explorers interested in history, geography and the arts.

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This special edition revives an acclaimed work. Exquisite photographs showcase England’s finest buildings, guiding the reader through five centuries of English architecture and interior design.

In this new, special edition of a cult classic work, photographer Derry Moore and interior designer David Mlinaric take readers on a panoramic tour inside some of Britain’s finest buildings, guiding them through five centuries of English interior design.

Mlinaric’s informed text and Moore’s perceptive photographs present the best examples of both public and private buildings — from sixteenth-century Haddon Hall, Chastleton and Knole to seventeenth-century Hatfield and Wilton; Houghton Hall and Syon House from the eighteenth century; Apsley House, the Palace of Westminster and Waddesdon Manor from the nineteenth; and twentieth-century examples including Charleston and the Apollo Victoria Theatre. The work of British masters including Inigo Jones, William Kent and Robert Adam, as well as of influential twentieth-century tastemakers such as Nancy Lancaster, Pauline de Rothschild and David Hicks, is revealed in striking photographs and authoritative texts.

Anglophiles, armchair tourists, and lovers of grand interiors will relish the photographs of these wonderful buildings, while discovering more about the designers and architects who built them, charting the evolution that has made British style so alluring, enduring, and widely imitated over the centuries.

About the Authors:

Derry Moore's (b. 1937, England) photographs have been reproduced in magazines worldwide and he has published over a dozen books, including Paradise Gardens with Monty Don (2018), In the Shadow of the Raj (2017), Horses (2016) and An English Room (2014). David Milnaric (b. 1939, England) is an interior decorator and design consultant. His work ranges from commissions for private clients, such as Lord Rothschild and Mick Jagger, to public institutions, such as the National Gallery, London, the V&A, the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, a number of buildings belonging to the National Trust, and many other historic houses.

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Mythical places, dreamlike beaches. A voyage to the most beautiful hotels in Greece

Greece’s ancient art and culture form the cradle of Western civilization—numerous monuments and museums tell to this day of the country’s rich history. Greece is unique also by virtue of its breathtaking landscapes, the hospitality of its inhabitants, and its fabulous hotels, making it the dream destination of many travelers. The fresh and healthy cuisine, the crystal clear sea, and the canvas-worthy sunsets do the rest—a trip to Greece is pure delight.

Angelika Taschen travels from the mountains of Macedonia in the north to the Peloponnese with its mythical places like Corinth, Sparta, and Olympia, and to the larger and smaller groups of islands in the south. She opens the doors to some of the country’s most extraordinary hotels, including Imaret in Kavala, located in a former Ottoman complex; Tainaron Blue Retreat in a secluded former defense tower in the Mani; and The Windmill, a converted windmill on the island of Kimolos in the Cyclades. She invites readers to discover legendary luxury hotels, like Eagles Palace in Halkidiki or Poseidonion Grand Hotel on Spetses, and takes them to enchanting B&Bs like Guesthouse Mazaraki in Mystras or Mèlisses on Andros, run by food blogger Allegra Pomilio.

Along her itinerary, she visits hotels on well-known picturesque islands — such as the Mystique on Santorini and the Soho Roc House on Mykonos — but also accommodations in remote places like the Mediterraneo on the island of Kastelorizo, which lies in the very southeast of Greece off the Turkish coast. In addition she shows interesting architectural and design concepts, such as The Rou Estate hotel village, a historic, carefully restored hamlet on Corfu; the minimalist Olea All Suite Hotel on Zakynthos; and Ammos on Crete, where no two pieces of furniture are alike and new eccentric pieces are added every year.

This Land is Your Land. A Journey to the Finest Hotels in the USA

The USA is one of the most varied and fascinating countries in the world. Its areas of natural beauty such as the Pacific Coast, the Yosemite National Park, and Monument Valley are the stuff of great cinema (Hollywood finds its best settings practically in its backyard). For everyone who explores the USA beyond its big cities on a classic road trip, on the trail of Native Americans and pioneers, in the mountains or by lakes and beaches, unforgettable moments are guaranteed.

In Great Escapes USA, Angelika Taschen presents remarkable places to stay through impressive photography, entertaining texts, and practical details on how to get there, prices, and tips for books and films. Her journey starts on the East Coast, where intellectuals and artists once met in idyllically located country houses such as the Twin Farms in Vermont and Troutbeck in New York State. It continues to the South, where The Moorings Village and Hôtel Peter & Paul, for example, tell of the history of Florida and Louisiana, and Southern belles such as the Commodore Perry Estate in Austin, Texas reveal their glamor.

Dunton Hot Springs, once a miners’ camp in Colorado, now transformed from a ghost town to an upscale rustic resort, lies on the route, just like the urban utopia that is Arcosanti in Arizona, conceived by the architect Paolo Soleri in the 1970s. The trip comes to a wonderful conclusion in California with unique hotels such as Deetjen’s Big Sur Inn, where many famous writers have stayed in the Norwegian-influenced wooden cabins, laid-back motels like The Surfrider Malibu, which is all about the California dream, and heavenly destinations for gourmets, for example SingleThread in Sonoma County with its three Michelin stars.

The photography in this opulent publication presents hotels in the tradition of great architects such as Frank Lloyd Wright as well as the work of young contemporary designers and buildings in the typical American mid-century style. A horse ranch, a glamping site, even a hippie bathhouse and vintage mobile homes are also included – places as varied as the USA itself!

The editor:

Angelika Taschen studied art history and German literature in Heidelberg, gaining her doctorate in 1986. Working for TASCHEN from 1987, she has published numerous titles on art, architecture, photography, design, travel, and lifestyle.

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Christiane Reiter is a freelance author based in Brussels. She studied journalism at the University of Eichstätt and worked as a travel editor for Ringier Publishing in Munich and Zurich. Later, she established the travel section of the Frankfurter Allgemeine Sonntagszeitung.

Від Йоркшира до Суїндона, від Ліверпуля до Норфолка, і в кожному куточку Лондона, славетна пабна культура Англії оспівується приголомшливими фотографіями та захопливими текстами одного з найвидатніших письменників-мандрівників країни.

«Немає нічого, що було б створено людиною, що приносило б стільки щастя, як гарна таверна», – писав Семюел Джонсон.

Три століття потому англійський паб залишається найщасливішим місцем для тих, хто шукає притулку, відпочинку чи освіжаючих напоїв. Але сьогодні паби становлять собою широку церкву, зі старовинними салунами та чудовими місцевими жителями, що поєднуються з сучасним переосмисленням традиційних готелів та гастро-храмів, відзначених зірками Мішлен.

Ця книга об’єднує 33 найкращі та найвишуканіші готелі Англії, від йоркширських ресторанів до корнуольських пивних святилищ. Відомий фотограф Хорст А. Фрідріхс та письменник Стюарт Хасбенд зафіксували ці місця у всій їхній своєрідній красі та безкінечному розмаїтті: паб як художнє висловлювання, центр спілкування, місце паломництва гурманів, особиста вотчина легендарних орендодавців та орендодавців чи сховище історії. Але всі паби мають одну й ту саму, давню мету: запропонувати найтепліший прийом та підняти настрій.

Про авторів:

Фотографії Горста Фрідріхса з'являлися у виданнях National Geographic, The New York Times та Stern. Престел успішно опублікував вісім своїх книг, зокрема: I’m One—20th Century Mods (2009); Or Glory—21st Century Rockers (2010); Local Legends: The Hidden Pubs of London, Best of British (2016) та Bookstores (2021). Він живе в Лондоні.

Стюарт Хасбенд — туристичний журналіст з Гастінгса, чиї роботи публікувалися в Monocle, Four Seasons, Telegraph, Observer, Sunday Times та Independent. Він є автором книги Bookstores разом із Горстом А. Фрідріхсом.

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Погортати книгу Great Pubs of England: Thirty-three of Britain's Best Hostelries from the Home Counties to the North

With the rapid development of the IT industry, the office revolution has been becoming more intensively, and irreversibly. At present, a new mode and environment is the trend in office design, therefore, some of the office units are independent of public office to chase their own character office, which leads to open an exclusive and singular stage for office architecture. Now, the corporate building has become the symbol of company strength and the label of status. The office architecture is moving in the direction of internationalisation, high quality and a complete range of mating facilities, which makes it an important factor of status underlining and company philosophy reflecting.

Great Transformation: Head Office Space collects the famous projects of corporate buildings from China and all over the world, showing the most Characteristic office architecture design by selecting the latest research achievements of designers from different regions and different cultures which will provide the audience with a grand visional banquet.

З огляду на зміну клімату, архітектура повинна вийти за межі традицій, щоб вирішити нагальні екологічні та соціальні проблеми. Цей том досліджує трансформаційний потенціал далекоглядного підходу, який бездоганно інтегрує рослини та зелень в архітектурний дизайн. Переосмислюючи будівлі як живі системи, ці концепції покращують якість повітря, забезпечують акустичну ізоляцію, оптимізують енергоефективність та створюють квітучі оазиси біорізноманіття.

Від пишних садів на дахах до зелених фасадів та озеленених інтер'єрів, представлені проекти демонструють, як інноваційні архітектори та дизайнери переосмислюють взаємозв'язок між природою, людьми та забудованим середовищем. Книга висвітлює різноманітні способи включення органічних ресурсів у сучасні конструкції та те, як вони служать незалежними елементами планування та дизайнерськими особливостями, часто в синергії з передовими будівельними технологіями. Завдяки тематичним дослідженням з усього світу, ця книга відзначає красу, функціональність та необхідність зелених будівельних огороджувальних конструкцій у формуванні сталих, динамічних міст.

Книга покликана пробудити інтерес до зеленої архітектури; каталог успішних прикладів проектів детально показує, як проектування та практичне впровадження озеленених екстер'єрів будівель може бути успішним у всьому світі.

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Вже деякий час зміна клімату є серйозною проблемою, яка також призвела до переосмислення будівництва в усьому світі. Міста, зокрема, прагнуть стати «зеленішими», щоб покращити якість свого життя. Найбільш захопливою та найпомітнішою стратегією в цьому відношенні, безсумнівно, є озеленення дахів, фасадів та внутрішніх дворів.

У цьому томі представлені вражаючі та перспективні концепції та проекти з усього світу, які досліджують потенціал озеленених будівельних конструкцій. Окрім їхньої важливості в управлінні сильними опадами, озеленені екстер'єри будівель зменшують викиди CO2, зв'язують забруднюючі речовини, забезпечують акустичну ізоляцію, поглинають ультрафіолетові промені та оптимізують енергоефективність, водночас довготривало покращуючи місцевий мікроклімат. Основна увага в цій книзі приділяється різноманітним способам використання органічних матеріалів у будівництві сьогодні та тому, як вони можуть функціонувати як незалежні елементи планування та фактори дизайну також у поєднанні з новими та інноваційними будівельними технологіями.

Про автора:

Після отримання ступеня архітектури Сібілла Крамер працювала в gmp von Gerkan, Marg and Partners на різних посадах, таких як головний представник у Пекіні. У 2001 році вона заснувала свою успішну архітектурну фірму в Гамбурзі, яка отримала різні нагороди та призи конкурсів. Крамер також є частим учасником відбіркових комісій архітектурних конкурсів.

Путівник для знайомих по найвишуканіших «секретних» садах, зелених зонах та кишенькових парках світу, захованих у містах по всьому світу

Міста по всьому світу прикрашені чарівними, але маловідомими садами та зеленими зонами, що пропонують містянам, які знаються на природі, можливість зануритися в атмосферу природи. Ці часто маленькі, добре збережені таємниці не такі грандіозні, як ті, що знаходяться на туристичних стежках, але їх так само приємно та корисно відвідати, якщо знати, де їх знайти. «Зелені втечі» – це повчальний путівник для знайомих по цих таємних перлинах. Кожен з них відкритий для публіки, сади варіюються від кишенькових парків, внутрішніх двориків та терас на даху до громадських садів тощо.

Про автора:

Доктор Тобі Масгрейв є авторитетом з історії садів, автором багатьох книг. Він розробив та ведучий серіалу BBC Radio 4 «Британський сад», а також писав для багатьох журналів та газет. Він викладає історію садів та рослин у Данському інституті навчання за кордоном, а також читав лекції в Оксфордському та Брістольському університетах та Королівському садівничому товаристві. Він був редактором-консультантом книги The Gardener's Garden (2014).