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| Author: Kathryn Bradley-Hole |
For over a century, Country Life magazine
has been influential in the world of British garden
design; however, it has also showcased fine gardens
abroad, particularly those of the Mediterranean region.
In this volume, the gardens of 35 glorious locations
are presented in 200 photographs; accompanying the images
are the stories behind each garden’s creation
and development. We visit the grand private residences
of Greece, Spain, and Italy, as well as the iconic gardens
of the French Riviera—including Villa Maryland
on Cap Ferrat, La Leopolda at Beaulieu, Edith Wharton’s
own villa garden at Hyères, and Auguste Renoir’s
home at Cagnes-sur-mer. The book also takes us, uniquely,
to the fabled colonial and Arabic gardens of Algeria—long
out of bounds to present generations—which Bradley-Hole
revisited and re-photographed in 2005.
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From Booklist
The lifestyles of the rich and famous have always made for fascinating
reading, and Britain's Country Life magazine has championed that world
for more than 100 years, showcasing the manor houses and manicured gardens
not only of its own renowned citizenry but also those in the Mediterranean
region as well. From the lush countrysides of Italy, Greece, and Spain
to the decadent beaches of the French Riviera and the exotic ports of
Algeria and Portugal, Bradley-Hole demonstrates her discerning eye for
the wonders of 33 of the region's most opulent villas and gardens. Selecting
sites as much for their historical significance as for their horticultural
luxuriance, Bradley-Hole reverently celebrates them through 200 arresting
black-and-white and color photographs that vibrantly contrast the joyous
exuberance of such lavish gardens as Algeria's Campagne Montfeld with
the ethereal mystery of France's renowned Lou Seuil villa, in a stunningly
presented homage to some of the world's most abundantly atmospheric private
and public gardens. Carol Haggas
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$65.00 (hardcover)
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