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Balinese Gardens
Contributor(s): Warren, William (Author), Tettoni, Luca Invernizzi (Photographer)

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 ISBN: 0794604234     ISBN-13: 9780794604233
Publisher: Periplus Editions
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Binding Type: Hardcover - See All Available Formats & Editions
Published: November 2006
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Annotation: The exquisite island of Bali regularly inspires descriptions such as "The Garden of Eden" and "The Morning of the World." Created by violent volcanic upheavals, Bali is still in the throes of creation as man and nature continue to transform its landscape. This new, third edition of this bestselling title has been thoroughly updated by photographer Luca Invernizzi Tettoni and author/landscape designer William Warren. Some of the latest ground-breaking gardens designed on the fabled isle have been added and others re-photographed as they have developed. This guided tour of Bali's finest traditional and contemporary gardens is perfect for gardening enthusiasts and professional landscape architects alike, and will especially appeal to visitors who have experienced the charms of one of the world's most beautiful islands.
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BISAC Categories:
- Nature
- Non-classifiable
- Gardening | Climatic - Tropical
Dewey: 712.609
Physical Information: 1.1" H x 9.5" W x 12" L (3.05 lbs) 176 pages
Themes:
- Cultural Region - Southeast Asian
- Cultural Region - Oceania
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This beautiful gardening book--full of lush photographs and insightful commentary--will surely give readers some new ideas for their home landscaping projects or Bali travel plans.

Born of volcanic eruptions many eons ago, Bali is still in the throes of creation as man and nature continue to transform its landscapes. Balinese Gardens presents a unique portrait of the lush volcanic landscapes and gardens found on this magical isle--gardens which are further enhanced by traditional ornamental sculptures, tranquil ponds, fountains and sacred springs.

Landscape gardener and author William Warren introduces Bali and examines the effect its landscapes have had upon notable visitors over the past century. Specialists in Balinese ecology and culture then provide a broad overview of the island's geography and plant life, including some fascinating insights into the role of nature in Balinese culture.

The second part of Balinese Gardens explores Bali's finest contemporary gardens in private homes, resorts and restaurants around the island, detailing the wealth of plant life, design and decoration that thte island has to offer. Lavishly illustrated with over 300 photographs by renowned photographer Luca Invernizzi Tettoni, this book is a delight for anyone with an interest in tropical plants and landscape design as well as everyone who has been entranced by the natural beauty of this remarkable island.

Topics of this book include:

  • Gardens of Eden
  • The Balinese Landscape
  • Plants of Bali
  • Traditional Gardens in Bali
  • Contemporary Balinese Gardens
  • Gardens in Sanur
  • The Bali Hyatt Garden
  • In Search of Ricefield Views
  • Begawan Giri Estate
  • And many more...
 
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