Product Description

This book describes some twenty-eight Portuguese gardens, stunningly photographed by John Ferro Sims.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #794678 in Books
• Published on: 2008-07-25
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Hardcover
• 192 pages

Review
One glance at the cover lets you know you're in for a treat. The large format with lush, full page photos does justice to these awe-inspiring gardens. While there seems to be lots of books about French and Italian gardens,the same is by no means true for Portugal. Happily, this delightful book fills that void. Off the beaten track, Portuguese gardens can be enjoyed to the fullest by visitors wishing to avoid the hordes of travelers in other travel hot-spots. This is more than a garden travel book for it presents the fascinating history of the gardens and garden design within the area.

Readers will revel in the rare view of paradise offered in these gardens. This title will be enjoyed by arm chair travelers as well as those planning visits to the area. This showcases a total of 21 memorable gardens, most of which are open to the public. --Bella on Line

About the Author
Helena Attlee has spent long periods in Italy and is steeped in that country's art and literature. She lectures widely on Italian gardens, conducts garden tours in Italy and took part in the National Geographic television series The Great Gardens of Italy. She contributes regularly to newspapers and magazines including the Daily Telegraph, Country Life, World of Interiors, Gardens Illustrated and House and Garden. She is the author of a number of books. John Ferro Sims is a photographer and writer. His books include The Renaissance of Italian Gardens and The Renaissance of Italian Cooking both with Lorenza de'Medici, and Landscape in Italy with Lisa St Aubin de Teran.