[Book review] Garden parts of traditional Japanese gardens
和の庭
図案集
Design Parts Collection
In Japanese Traditional Style Garden
design book 建築資料研究社出版部編
I found this book on the Garden & Exterior Design fair of Takasho.
There is one publisher specialised in everything garden, design, exterior and interior.
I already loved it for their magazines “Exterior & Garden” and “庭” (Niwa – Garden).
However, when I saw this book, I knew I needed it! Badly!
I was happy it was only about 2000¥ with fair discount.
I would have even payed more and I need to say, that I don’t like to spend a lot of money on books.
I love books, but I just can’t afford one title of about 4500¥ (39.90$).
Nontheless I even bought another book for 3500¥. The Exterior Planner Handbook. I just need a book with all the rules summed up..
But back to my new favorite book:
As the title promises you find all the parts used in a traditional Japanese garden in this book.
Everything with detailed illustrations! Until now I had to search the internet for the name if one special lantern style, which wasn’t always easy, now I have all common ones in one book.
Here you can see a look through:
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As you could see, there are really a lot of sketches of garden parts!
Together with their Kanji and Romanization. But unfortunately without translation or explanation. But that’s no problem, I normally can find every information I want and the names already help a lot.
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With twelve years of professional landscaping experience under her belt, Anika Ogusu is your perfect guide to the world of Japanese gardens. Her love of nature began early, in the woods near her childhood home and the garden of her grandmother’s house. During her teenage years she developed a strong interest in Japanese culture, and after university she decided to combine her love of Japan and gardens into a profession. Anika started her career as chief gardener in charge of the perennial valley at the Botanical Garden in Hamburg, Germany, then moved to Tokyo in pursuit of her dream. For two years she apprenticed under local landscape designers and learned the art of Japanese garden design, construction and maintenance. Now, in partnership with Real Japanese Gardens (www.japanesegardens.jp), her wish is to spread the magic of Japanese gardens to the rest of the world. Her in-depth guide books on gardens throughout Japan are available in eBook format or paperback. In her free time, Anika enjoys exploring her adopted country (especially green moss gardens), and soaking up nature and any details that interest her.
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With twelve years of professional landscaping experience under her belt, Anika Ogusu is your perfect guide to the world of Japanese gardens. Her love of nature began early, in the woods near her childhood home and the garden of her grandmother’s house. During her teenage years she developed a strong interest in Japanese culture, and after university she decided to combine her love of Japan and gardens into a profession. Anika started her career as chief gardener in charge of the perennial valley at the Botanical Garden in Hamburg, Germany, then moved to Tokyo in pursuit of her dream. For two years she apprenticed under local landscape designers and learned the art of Japanese garden design, construction and maintenance. Now, in partnership with Real Japanese Gardens (www.japanesegardens.jp), her wish is to spread the magic of Japanese gardens to the rest of the world. Her in-depth guide books on gardens throughout Japan are available in eBook format or paperback. In her free time, Anika enjoys exploring her adopted country (especially green moss gardens), and soaking up nature and any details that interest her.
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