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NO 31 IN OUR GOOD BOOKS

THE JAPANESE GARDEN

by Sophie Walker, Phaidon

Featuring gorgeous photographs of 100 featured gardens printed on thick matte paper, this book by garden designer Sophie Walker explores the art, history and philosophy of the Japanese garden. Her research was thorough and she makes the topic accessible and interesting.

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