Singapore: City of Gardens [Hardcover]

William Warren et al (Author), Luca Invernizzi Tettoni (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 1, 2001

The unique intermingling of city and country is part of what makes Singapore one of the world's most fascinating destinations. Now, in Singapore: City of Gardens, armchair travelers can stroll down Singapores wide boulevards shaded by lavish rain trees; walk through the city's famed Botanical Gardens, Zoological Gardens, and national parks or marvel at the towering skyscrapers and highways sitting alongside great expanses of junglescape. One hundred and fifty gorgeous color photographs by world-renowned photographer Luca Invernizzi Tettoni and engaging text by botanical expert William Warren bring The Garden City splendidly to life.

Editorial Reviews

From Booklist

To set the stage for an intriguing look at the tropical domain that is Singapore, Warren's coffee-table book opens with a defining photograph showing an expansive horizontal green swath (the Padang and Esplanade Park pictured from on high) stretching before a backdrop of skyscrapers. The revealing image suggests a unique perspective on the City of Gardens, where contemporary life melds with impressions of the past. Along that line, Warren's text interweaves historical details, effectively tracing the development of the country's gardening traditions. Archival representations, botanical illustrations, and a trove of excellent photographs bring Singapore's myriad verdant spaces into focus, as native jungles give way to the colonial period's lavish residences surrounded by lush plantings. A shifting landscape finds modern-day Singapore overflowing with densely planted flowering realms, extending from public squares to private retreats and glorious botanical wonderlands. Alice Joyce
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"Archival representations, botanical illustrations, and a trove of excellent photographs bring SingaporeÕs myriad verdant spaces into focus." -- Booklist

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 160 pages
• Publisher: Periplus Editions; Hardcover with Jacket edition (January 1, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 9625931554
• ISBN-13: 978-9625931555
• Product Dimensions: 10.3 x 9.4 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,107,995 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)