{"product_id":"infinite-spaces-9784805312698","title":"Infinite Spaces","description":"\u003cb\u003eBased on classical Japanese writings, this Zen gardening book is full of insightful commentary and lush photographs.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eJapanese gardens have long been admired for their capacity to improve on nature through impeccable design, detail, and composition: properties that elevate them from mere gardens to sacred spaces.  The \u003ci\u003eSakuteiki,\u003c\/i\u003e literally \"notes on garden design,\" by the eleventh-century courtier and poet Tachibana no Toshitsuna laid out the original principles that shaped the design of these gardens.  A distillation of centuries of garden design, the \u003ci\u003eSakuteiki\u003c\/i\u003e remains a vital influence for garden makers in Japan today. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eInfinite Spaces\u003c\/i\u003e pairs extracts from the \u003ci\u003eSakuteiki\u003c\/i\u003e with inspiring images that beautifully illustrate the principles of this ancient work.  Sadao Hibi's superb photographs capture some of Japan's best-known gardens—from austere compositions in stone and gravel to richly planted landscapes.  The photographs express the extraordinary beauty and diversity of one of the world's most ancient and revered styles of gardening.  Discover a treasure trove of practical advice and philosophical insight on building and maintaining pools, lakes, and streams; arranging stones for the most natural and harmonious effect; and designing water features and placing stones to welcome auspicious deities while excluding malevolent influences. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eJapanese gardening topics include:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Principles of Garden Design\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Pools and Lakes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Waterfalls\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Streams\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Trees and Mounds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Good and Evil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Stones\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis timeless visual artistry of the gardens and the specific design techniques will inspire you to create magnificent garden sanctuaries in your own backyard.","brand":"Julie Moir Messervy","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48268672237819,"sku":"9784805312698","price":16.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0779\/3917\/9771\/files\/9784805312698.jpg?v=1772490792","url":"https:\/\/indiepubs.com\/products\/infinite-spaces-9784805312698","provider":"IndiePubs","version":"1.0","type":"link"}