There are books out there that I read so slow, as slow as I possibly can, because I don’t want them to end. Ever. That’s how I feel about the book I’m reading right now by Derek Jarman. Derek Jarman’s Garden with incredibly moving pictures by Howard Sooley, was the last book Derek Jarman wrote before passing from AIDS in 1994. He began the garden in Dungeness, Kent in 1986 and transformed the bleak apocalyptic land facing a nuclear power plant into an inspired garden of plants, sculpture, symbolism and intention.
The whole book looks and reads like a dreamlike state. I can’t believe I haven’t read this until now. My highest recommendations.
October 26, 2009 at 10:03
Here’s a garden I’ve always wanted to visit.
Think I should get a copy of this book?
….I can’t believe I haven’t read it yet :~D
October 26, 2009 at 10:34
I thought of you when I wrote this post and wondered if you’d been there! This book definitely seems like a must for you. Hope you are well!
October 26, 2009 at 13:04
This is an iconic garden. Never been to the garden, but was on ship passing the nuclear power station – which gives me a feeling for its surroundings. One day …
October 26, 2009 at 20:20
I am so glad you like it!!!!!
This book makes me happy every time I pick it up. It even made me sort of like nuclear power plants.
October 26, 2009 at 21:51
Thanks Eli! I didn’t realize you gave us a copy, that’s so great! I’m totally inspired again about sculpture in the garden.
ps I miss you!
October 28, 2009 at 12:16
One of my favorites. I’ve checked it out from the library multiple times and my sweet husband finally bought it for me last birthday!