Singapore: City of Gardens »

The unique intermingling of city and country is part of what makes Singapore one of the world's most fascinating destinations. Now, in Singapore:City of Gardens, armchair travelers can stroll down Singapore's wide boulevards shaded by lavish rain trees; walk through the city's famed Botanical Gardens, Zoological Gardens, and national parks; or marvel at the towering skyscrapers and highways sitting alongside great expanses of junglescape. One hundred and fifty gorgeous color photographs by world-renowned photographer Luca Invernizzi Tettoni and engaging text by botanical expert William Warren bring The Garden City splendidly to life.

Author Biography: Luca Invernizzi Tettoni, an internationally recognized photographer, has lived and worked in Asia since 1973. Among his many books on Asian culture and landscape are Balinese Gardens, The Tropical Garden, Thai Style, Sarawak Style, and The Tropical Spa.William Warren is a well-known landscape designer, botanical expert, and writer. Based in Thailand since 1960, he has co-authored Balinese Gardens and authored The Tropical Garden, Thai Garden Style, and Tropical Plants of Southeast Asia.