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There is a certain peace and tranquility that is inherently present in gardens and nature. Our engravings of lush gardens, nature and wildlife capture this tranquility and vibrancy. Wood engravings and other illustrations are not displayed to scale. Please contact us for dimensions.
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cover of So Loved by Sister Margaret Tournour, a contemplative book with twenty-three inspirational wood engravings by Sister Margaret accompanied by biblical texts. photo of Watermarks by Yvonne Skargon, a book containing passages from HD Lawrence, Virginia Woolf and others describing the beauty of waterways brought to life by stunning engravings by Skargon
So Loved
Our Price: $5.99
Watermarks
Our Price: $12.95
By Sister Margaret Tournour. London: Primrose Hill Press, 2001. A contemplative book with twenty-three inspirational wood engravings by Sister Margaret accompanied by biblical texts. In an article in The Times, the world renowned British engraver Simon Brett characterized her strength as “the miniature, the small and delicate, and as Samuel Palmer noted of Blake, one [glimpses] here… corners of Paradise; the [most exquisite] pitch of intense poetry”. 198 x 129, 48 pp, paperback.


By Yvonne Skargon. Primrose Hill Press, 2003, Bicester. Skargon is one of the finest contemporary engravers with an enchanting talent for creating images of plants, nature generally and animals in particular (especially cats) with such vividness that we find ourselves transported by her books to a magical world of indescribably beautiful plants, rivers, lakes and streams and audacious and charming animals. In this book, we find passages consecrating the beauty of rivers, other inland waters and sea waters borrowing from John Clare, HD Lawrence, Edward Thomas, Virginia Woolf and others and brought to life by stunning wood engravings by Skargon. 245 x 170 mm, 48pp. Paperback.

cover of "Engraved Gardens" by Hilary Paynter, Primrose Hill Press, an enchanting collection by Paynter of engraved gardens by Paynter and other artists cover of "Four Hedges: A Gardener's Chronicle" by the well known 1930's engraver Clare Leighton describing in text accompanied by engravings an enchanting year, month by month, in the life of the author's garden in the Chilterns, England
Engraved Gardens
Our Price: $14.50
By Hilary Paynter. Bicester: Primrose Hill Press, 2001. An enchanting collection of inspired wood engravings. Paynter uses her unique craft to celebrate the garden by imaginatively selecting from her own engravings as well as those of other engravers to create contrasting depictions and themes of gardeners and gardens. In Paynter's words: "This book reflects the curious engagement of engravers with gardens: in responding to them as sources of inspiration or diversion we may reveal more about ourselves than we intend." Paperback, 80 pp.
 		By Clare Leighton. Sumach Press, 1991. Four Hedges describes an enchanting year, month by month, in the life of the author's garden created from "rough" meadow in the Chilterns, England. A beautifully written chronicle accompanied by engravings lovingly illustrating the essence of the seasons and joys and hardships of the gardener. Leighton was well known in the 1930's as a superb book illustrator and author as well as for her contributions to the revival of wood engraving. First published in 1935, the book was reissued in 1991 with an introduction by Gillian Lindsay. Hardback with dustjacket, 167 pp.
Cover of the book A Garden of My Own by Yvonne Skargon containing wood engravings depicting her garden Signed wood engraving by Diana Bloomfield
A Garden of my Own
Our Price: $19.95
By Yvonne Skargon. Silent Books, 1996. Skargon is known for her talent for creating enchanting engravings of nature and cats in particular. In this book she takes us for a delightful journey through her garden.
 		Signed original wood engraving by Diana Bloomfield. 25 numbered copies signed by the artist. This engraving is also sold on our website as part of a beautifully bound collection of original engravings in the signed limited edition book The Engraver's Cut. Bloomfield is known for her small, delicate engravings with vivid detail and imagination.
Signed wood engraving by Miriam Macgregor Signed original wood engraving by Miriam Macgregor
Signed original wood engraving by Miriam Macgregor. 50 numbered copies signed by the artist. This engraving is also sold on our website as part of a beautifully bound collection of original engravings in the signed limited edition book The Engraver's Cut. Signed original wood engraving by Miriam Macgregor. 50 numbered copies signed by the artist. This engraving is also sold on our website as part of a beautifully bound collection of original engravings in the signed limited edition book The Engraver's Cut.