Christopher Beanland is a journalist and author who specializes in architecture and travel writing. He is the author of Unbuilt: Radical Visions of a Future That Never Arrived and Pool, also published by Batsford. He writes regularly for The Guardian, The Independent, The Telegraph, and Mr Porter, and he lives in London.
‘Gorgeously illustrated … the captivating entries on parks in Europe, the Far East, America and Australasia will have you hungering for travel. “Skive off, say no to grafting, join everyone else in the park,” Beanland rightly advises.’ Independent ‘A timely reminder of our need for nature, wherever we are’ ELLE Decoration ‘[A] joyous celebration of our green urban havens, captured here with sumptuous photography and charming reflections on the parks featured.’ The Field 'Explores some of the world’s most spectacular parks and how city green spaces have become an essential part of public life.' Express Esther Marshall