Secret Teachings in the Art of Japanese Gardens:
Design Principles, Aesthetic Values
by David A. Slawson
The art of the Japanese garden is a 1,500-year-old landscape design tradition that is still evolving, still instructive. Secret Teachings in the Art of Japanese Gardens explains the fundamental principles of this tradition and describes how those principles may be applied to a much wider range of environments than exists in Japan. Truly a remarkable book; nominally a garden gook, it is also a design manual, a study of Japanese aesthetics.
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Reading Zen in the Rocks:
The Japanese Dry Landscape Garden
by Francois Berthier
Reading Zen in the Rocks is fully illustrated with photographs of all the major gardens discussed, making it a handsome addition to the library of anyone interested in gardening, Eastern philosophy, and the combination of the two that the karesansui so superbly represents.
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Stone Primer
by Charles McRaven
Charles McRaven, a dedicated stonemason for more than 50 years, brings his practical experience and deep respect for the material to The Stone Primer, the essential guide for homeowners interested in adding stone to any setting, indoors or out. Here is everything readers will want to consider when beginning a do-it-yourself project, hiring a professional stonemason to carry out a difficult design, or simply planning and dreaming in stone.