Catie Marron Boeken

Eighteen renowned writers explore the essence of city squares globally through original essays, capturing their cultural significance and vibrant atmosphere. Contributors include notable figures like Zadie Smith and David Remnick, offering diverse perspectives. The collection is beautifully complemented by over ninety striking color photographs, enhancing the reader's experience and connection to these iconic public spaces.

"Filled with specially commissioned color photography, watercolors, and fine art, Becoming a Gardener is a beautifully designed first-hand account of what it means to become a gardener. Catie Marron details her experience over eighteen months, documenting her studies, her triumphs, her mistakes, and everything in between while infusing it with the rich advice of a variety of writers over the years-everyone from Eleanor Perâenyi and Karel Capek to Penelope Lively and Jamaica Kincaid. As she digs deeper into her readings and works in the garden itself, she not only discovers the essence of gardening but in the words of Michael Pollan, "the endlessly engrossing ways that cultivating a garden attaches a body to the earth.""--