Singapore: City of Gardens (Hardcover)

~ William Warren et al (Author), Luca Invernizzi Tettoni (Author) "Singapore ahoy!" exclaimed the man at the mast head as the white houses and shipping rose above the horizon while we were abreast of the..." (more)
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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 (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)
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• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,814,024 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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