The Private World of Tasha Tudor
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Book Reviews of The Private World of Tasha Tudor
Book Review: A Dreamy Book
Summary: 5 Stars
I bought a Tasha Tudor print for my daughter's birthday and ordered this book to go with it. It came just in time.Book Review: The Quiet Life
Summary: 5 Stars
Tasha Tudor gives me hope that it is possible to live a quiet, less stressful lifestyle.Book Review: A Romantic Gardener
Summary: 4 Stars
The Private World of Tasha Tudor
By Tasha Tudor and Richard Brown
Little, Brown and Company
ISBN 978 -0 -316 -11292-5
The late Tasha Tudor, was a writer and illustrator of children's' books. Her farm in southern Vermont is a physical manifestation of all that was dear to her.This book explores her home, gardens, hobbies, writings and illustrations; all of which reflect the romantic nature of this multifaceted individual.
Of interest to this reviewer are the gardens that she created. Inspired by romantic English gardens, Ms Tudor has given them a decidedly American flavor. She maintained the flower selection and color palette but discarded the formality. Hers are casual perennial gardens; meandering over her property and tamed only by surrounding meadows. These are not flower compositions to be viewed from an ideal perspective. Instead, they are gardens that surround and surprise as we wander about. Her property is filled with flowers to be enjoyed up close.
And yet, when each flower bed is viewed from a distance, we notice, in the background, a building, a stone wall or a tree that anchors the garden to its surroundings. What appears to be a spontaneous growth of flowers is, in fact, a well planned composition. This method is well known to students of British gardens. The English pay a great deal of attention to the landscape architecture of their properties. Gardens that seem to appear out of no where are, indeed, meticulously planned installations. Nothing is left to chance.
Ms.Tudor's gardens are enhanced by the breathtaking images of Richard Brown, a renowned nature photographer.If this book were a theatrical production, Mr.Brown would merit a standing ovation
Book Review: a small complaint
Summary: 3 Stars
Hi,
I loved this book. This is the third copy I have purchased. I did however have a problem with this latest copy.
I found that the slip cover had been badly creased during packing, which was disappointing as I had purchased it for a friend. In the end I had to substitute the cover, for the one off my own personal copy.
Carol
Book Review: Tasha Tudor
Summary: 2 Stars
If we could all live in a fantasy world this book would probaly be more meaningful. Got this book as a garden/back to nature resource. Not for people who have to balance their families,work and of course money. Skip unless you are an absolute Tasha Tudor fan.