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Pre-eminent garden designer Paul Bangay reflects on his wide-roaming professional life and the aesthetic influences that have shaped him.

A Life in Garden Design by Paul Bangay takes the reader through the life and career of the internationally acclaimed landscape designer, whose love for gardens and interest in the natural world was established at a very young age. In this richly illustrated book, Paul talks about his earliest pursuits and the paths he has taken to become the sought-after designer he is today. Written in his characteristically engaging and approachable style, he introduces us to the people who have helped him along the way, and reveals the influence they have had on how he views the world. We look at the source of his inspirations and find out what travels means to him; as well, we visit Paul's own houses and gardens, and see how his approach to design has developed over the years. A Life in Garden Design is a book for anyone interested in gardens, design and the evolution of a creative life.

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Pre-eminent garden designer Paul Bangay reflects on his wide-roaming professional life and the aesthetic influences that have shaped him.

A Life in Garden Design by Paul Bangay takes the reader through the life and career of the internationally acclaimed landscape designer, whose love for gardens and interest in the natural world was established at a very young age. In this richly illustrated book, Paul talks about his earliest pursuits and the paths he has taken to become the sought-after designer he is today. Written in his characteristically engaging and approachable style, he introduces us to the people who have helped him along the way, and reveals the influence they have had on how he views the world. We look at the source of his inspirations and find out what travels means to him; as well, we visit Paul's own houses and gardens, and see how his approach to design has developed over the years. A Life in Garden Design is a book for anyone interested in gardens, design and the evolution of a creative life.

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