By Katsuhiko Mizuno
A stunning new Japanese gardening book. According to the aesthetic principles long prevailing in Kyoto, the ancient capital of Japan, even two rocks arranged in a tiny, enclosed space can be considered a garden. These tsuboniwa, best represented in the palaces, temples, shrines and townhouses of Kyoto, have been lovingly and artistically photographed by Mizuno. Snow overlying sand patterns, autumnal maple leaves, flowering cherry trees; lanterns, basins, fences; wisteria, azalea, hydrangea, camellia -- the photographs display the details and aesthetics of this ancient discipline. Each photo is accompanied by an informative caption pointing out the outstanding characteristics of the garden in question. Mizuno's instructions for creating a tsuboniwa, with the underlying concepts, design, choice of plants and practical procedures will prove an invaluable reference for all garden creators, from amateur to professional.
Hardcover. 120 pages, 9 1/4 by 12 1/4 "
100 beautiful color photos
