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Garden Gnomes: A History (Shire Library) Paperback – September 22, 2009

by Twigs Way (Author)

4.6 42 ratings

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This is the intriguing story of garden gnomes and how they have come to reside in the flowerbeds of gardens across Britain. Originating in Europe, gnomes made the leap across the channel in the nineteenth century, where they were welcomed warmly by wealthy Brits who saw them as the must-have garden accessory. But the fortunes of the humble gnome were not to last, and they soon found themselves sneered at by serious gardeners. Turned away from fashionable gardens, the little gnomes found a friend in many a working class gardener, who adopted them in increasing numbers, and in a variety of humorous poses. Today, gnomes are as popular with the masses as ever, and this entertaining illustrated history will appeal to those who love, and hate, these small bearded characters.

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“What makes this book stand apart from any other book on such topics is that it's actually a serious history of one of our most beloved gardening icons. Sure, it's funny, but it's also filled with historical facts. I loved it. I think it's the perfect gift for garden-lovers and history buffs alike.” ―Tales from Clark Street, talesfromclarkstreet.blogspot.com (September 2009)

About the Author

Twigs Way is a garden historian and writer, and the author of a number of books on garden subjects, including Crocodiles in the Fernery and Allotments. The author lives in Cambridge, England.

Print length

56 pages
Language

English
Publisher

Shire Publications
Publication date

September 22, 2009
Dimensions

5.9 x 0.17 x 8.26 inches
ISBN-10

0747807108
ISBN-13

978-0747807100
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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Shire Publications; First Edition (September 22, 2009)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 56 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0747807108
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0747807100
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 5.4 ounces
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.9 x 0.17 x 8.26 inches

Best Sellers Rank: #1,514,278 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Mike Werner

Lots of pictures

Reviewed in the United States on April 13, 2023

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If you like old gnomes, you might like this book. I love it. I wish it came as a hard cover book.

Reviewed in the United States on December 11, 2009

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Garden Gnomes: A History by Twigs Way is another of Shire's nicely designed reference books. A historian of gardening, the author tells the story of these European garden accents. She explores their origins (beliefs of dwarfs, nisser, and tomtar), studies the craft of their production, and charts their rise and fall in popularity. The text is illustrated with pages from period catalogs and photographs of gnomes in gardens throughout history. The book ends with a view of garden gnomes' affect on modern pop culture, with a mention of the trend in gnome liberation (stealing and relocating the ornaments as a prank).

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Lynn A Sparks

Five Stars

Reviewed in the United States on August 22, 2014

insightful

Reviewed in the United States on June 18, 2018

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Great history of garden gnomes. We especially liked the reference to the gnomes on the cover of George Harrison's All Things Must Pass album.

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The Wait is Over

Reviewed in the United States on January 20, 2013

For those in need of a comprehensive history of garden gnomes, the wait is over. Twigs Way's history is authoritative and generously illustrated. From the gnomes' emergence in Germany to their migration to Britain, every step along the way is covered: their being banned from the Chelsea flower show, the rise of the `naughty gnomes', the Chinese cheapo knockoffs, the rediscovery of the art in contemporary America, and so on. It's all here and the text is replete with illustrations, most in color, some in sepia photographs. We see the impact of the gnomes on popular culture (their use in advertising, e.g.) and we see classic examples of the craft and their proper display.

While the book is printed on lovely paper stock, the text is so small as to be barely legible. Whether this has something to do with homage to the subject, printing house style or some other reason, this is a significant problem. For my eyes at least, the book can only be read under a bright, focused light. Some of the images are also so small that one can barely discern their details.

The text is very nicely written, with just the right mix of scholarship, humor, and arch tone. It is a delight to read (once you create the conditions under which you can actually see it). If garden gnomes are your thing, begin here for a thorough exploration of the subject.

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Kathleen Lovell

Gnome knowledge!!

Reviewed in the United States on December 19, 2013

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This little book has a great history of the ebb and flow of gnomedom. It is an in depth journey that is enjoyable and rather exciting. Be prepared the printing is tiny and you will likely want to go buy more gnomes for your collection!! Enjoy the read, it's pithy!!

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Melissa Alicea

Gnomes and yeses

Reviewed in the United States on October 13, 2016

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Spine is bent a little, but it looks fine.

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Very nice

Reviewed in Canada on November 14, 2021

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Lynda from stourbridge

lets all by a gnome !

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 13, 2013

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Good delivery time- book bought in a light hearted way for friends wedding present along with a garden gnome for new garden ! but they found this little book really enjoyable and informative and have since bought second gnome as company for first !

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Two Stars

Reviewed in Canada on January 12, 2018

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Wasn’t what I expected although interesting

Lenka Bouckova

Five Stars

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 18, 2017

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Quick delivery. Another gnome book for my collection.

N. Paull

Bought as a present

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 3, 2013

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The book was a bit smaller than I'd anticipated, but the friend who received it as a gift found it very interesting and added it to their library. Politeness perhaps?

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