Searching for Sunshine
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Author: Ishita Jain
When Ishita Jain relocated to the visually overwhelming and concrete-filled New York City from India, she found solace in parks and gardens and started thinking about how important these places are to people's sense of peace. In this book, Jain follows her curiosity and creativity to provide a vibrant compilation of essays, illustrations, and interviews centred around the simple yet compelling theme of why and how green spaces create such meaning for us.Whether living in a setting that is urban, rural, or somewhere in between, everyone can find enjoyment in the beautiful illustrations and stories gathered here. Featuring conversations with experts and plant-lovers alike, including scientists at the New York Botanical Gardens, groundskeepers at the famed Green-Wood Cemetery, shoppers at the beloved Union Square Greenmarket, a director of NYC Parklands, a florist, and more, Jain's exploration of plants and parks in New York City demonstrates how nature is vital to all experiences of our lives.
ISBN 9781797222493. Princeton Architectural Press. pb. 224 pages. 125 colour ills. 18 x 23 cm.
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When Ishita Jain relocated to the visually overwhelming and concrete-filled New York City from India, she found solace in parks and gardens and started thinking about how important these places are to people's sense of peace. In this book, Jain follows her curiosity and creativity to provide a vibrant compilation of essays, illustrations, and interviews centred around the simple yet compelling theme of why and how green spaces create such meaning for us.Whether living in a setting that is urban, rural, or somewhere in between, everyone can find enjoyment in the beautiful illustrations and stories gathered here. Featuring conversations with experts and plant-lovers alike, including scientists at the New York Botanical Gardens, groundskeepers at the famed Green-Wood Cemetery, shoppers at the beloved Union Square Greenmarket, a director of NYC Parklands, a florist, and more, Jain's exploration of plants and parks in New York City demonstrates how nature is vital to all experiences of our lives.
ISBN 9781797222493. Princeton Architectural Press. pb. 224 pages. 125 colour ills. 18 x 23 cm.
available