Professional garden photographer, writer and historic landscape consultant Steffie Shields is releasing a new book titled Moving Heaven & Earth: Capability Brown Gift of Landscape.
The book is a fitting tribute to the world-famous 18th century landscape architect Lancelot Capability Brown (1716-1783) in his tercentenary year.
Moving Heaven and Earth reveals the driven polymath behind the famous nickname. It explores both Brown’s artistic legacy and his pioneering work with water in the landscape.
The book evaluates the rise of the English landscape garden in the climatic context of his designs and also forms a comprehensive guide for tours and visits.
Approximately 350 clearly-labelled colour photographs, pin-point Brown’s enduring views and surprisingly vibrant planting palette.
Steffie Shields is a professional garden photographer, writer and historic landscape consultant.
Having researched ‘Capability’ Brown for over 25 years, she has now compiled a photographic archive of over 200 attributed works.
She lectures country-wide, has appeared on Channel 4 television and been an advisor for More 4.
Her photographic awards include several commendations in the International Garden Photographer of the Year competition.
The book will be released in June at a RRP of £30.
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