{"product_id":"the-story-of-follies-architectures-of-eccentricity-9781789146356","title":"The Story of Follies: Architectures of Eccentricity","description":"\u003cb\u003eA beautifully illustrated history of these quirky ornamental buildings in gardens across the globe.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Are they frivolous or practical? Follies are buildings constructed primarily for decoration, but they suggest another purpose through their appearance. In this visually stunning book, Celia Fisher describes follies in their historical and architectural context, looks at their social and political significance, and highlights their relevance today. She explores follies built in protest, follies in Oriental and Gothic styles, animal-related follies, waterside follies and grottoes, and, finally, follies in glass and steel. Featuring many fine illustrations, from historical paintings to contemporary photographs and prints, and taking in follies from Great Britain to Ireland, throughout Europe, and beyond, \u003ci\u003eThe Story of Follies\u003c\/i\u003e is an amusing and informative guide to fanciful, charming buildings.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCelia Fisher\u003c\/b\u003e has lectured and written widely on the history of plants and gardens in art. Her books include \u003ci\u003eFlower: Paintings by Forty Great Artists\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eTulip\u003c\/i\u003e, the latter also published by Reaktion Books.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Reaktion Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50453064974610,"sku":"9781789146356","price":53.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_216c1b0c-8f60-4a3a-8465-622387f5f1f8.jpg?v=1729833932","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/the-story-of-follies-architectures-of-eccentricity-9781789146356","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}