. . . . . . . . . "Pictorial works" . . "Gardens of Eden : among the world's most beautiful gardens" . "From the glorious paradise gardens of ancient Persia and the open spaces of Australia to the restrained gardens of Italy and the Buddhist-inspired landscapes of China and Japan, this lavishly illustrated book takes the reader on a colourful journey through more than 50 of the world's loveliest gardens." . . .