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My favourite book of the season, this book is hard to beat. One of the best things about My Kind of Garden, in contrast with most gardening books, is that the words are few and never boring--Daily Telegraph
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The late David Hicks is one of the great designers of the twentieth century. He is primarily known for his interior design, but he was also involved with carpets, jewellery, fabrics, furniture, wall paper, sheets and, last but not least, gardens. His approach was dictatorial and uncompromising and he did not mince his words. What he seeks to impart in this book is 'style' and it is very much a style of his own. His clear-cut attitudes are revealed in these writings on garden design and on the gardens and styles which he admires.'What I have sought to achieve, all through my working life,' he writes 'is a liaison between the past and the present day whilst maintaining a practical but somewhat experimental attitude to outdated tradition. I have attempted to introduce a lot of today and some of tomorrow whilst always keeping appropriateness and the client's requirements foremost in my mind. This applies to my interior designing, product designing, writing, jewellery and garden designing. In every one of those visually dominated activities quality, form and innovation are always of vital importance to produce style.' "My Kind of Garden" is superbly illustrated with photographs, by Dana Hyde, of gardens David Hicks designed, and gardens from all around the world which particularly appealed to his very personal sense of good taste.
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The perfect gift for a Gardener,
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This review is from: My Kind of Garden (Hardcover)
Finally, a really fantastic survey of many of the world's great gardens together with little-known gems in surprising places from Hong Kong to Buckingham Palace, and of course David Hicks's own immaculate designs. Beautiful.
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4.0 out of 5 stars (4 customer reviews) 19 of 19 people found the following review helpful:
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A stunning panorama of world gardens.,
By Geoffrey A Laxton - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: My Kind of Garden (Hardcover)
Beautiful colour photography and insightful, cutting critique make this a well rounded look at the 20th century world class garden. A highly recommended addition for all garden lovers' libraries, from the late David Hicks. A book you will treasure.
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Beautiful and Full of Insight,
By Jam-i - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: David Hicks: My Kind of Garden (Hardcover)
Five stars - and only because you can't give a product "six". This is simply an amazing resource. Mr. Hicks'garden insights are priceless and his perspective on gardens singluar in merit. One of my all time favorite gardening books - beautiful on your coffee table AND a great read. His last book - and what a shame!
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By M Mortimer "Lynn" - Published on Amazon.com
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Excellent book well written and beautifully photographed. Everyone who gardens should own one as it is all inspiring.
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