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OverviewNew edition of the bestselling story of the Eden Project, written by Tim Smit, co-founder and CEO - published on the 15th anniversary of Eden's official opening. Updated, with stunning new photographs At the beginning of the twenty-first century, the impossible was delivered. From the sterile depths of a disused china clay pit in Cornwall rose one of the most remarkable and ambitious ventures in recent memory. The Eden Project's Biomes, the world's largest conservatories, are the symbol of a living theatre of plants and people and their interdependence, of regeneration and of a pioneering forum for the exploration of possible futures. This is the extraordinary story of the Eden Project, of its conception, design and construction, of the larger-than-life personalities who made it happen and of all that has happened since its doors were first opened to the public in 2001. It is now undisputedly one of the world's great gardens with more than 17 million visitors flocking there and projects and partnerships all over the world. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Tim SmitPublisher: Transworld Publishers Ltd Imprint: Eden Project Books Edition: Revised edition Dimensions: Width: 12.70cm , Height: 2.00cm , Length: 19.80cm Weight: 0.260kg ISBN: 9781909513075ISBN 10: 1909513075 Pages: 304 Publication Date: 10 March 2016 Audience: General/trade , Professional and scholarly , General/trade , General , Professional & Vocational Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: To order  Stock availability from the supplier is unknown. We will order it for you and ship this item to you once it is received by us. Table of ContentsReviews'Smit's vision of Eden is the eighth wonder of the world' * Independent * 'Inspiring...An invaluable guide to how a large project can succeed against all odds' * The Sunday Times * 'Smit is a truly driven individual who does not give up until he has accomplished his visionary goals' * The Times * 'Smit's vision of Eden is the eighth wonder of the world' Independent 'Inspiring...An invaluable guide to how a large project can succeed against all odds' The Sunday Times 'Smit is a truly driven individual who does not give up until he has accomplished his visionary goals' The Times 'Smit is a truly driven individual who does not give up until he has accomplished his visionary goals' * The Times * 'Inspiring...An invaluable guide to how a large project can succeed against all odds' * The Sunday Times * 'Smit's vision of Eden is the eighth wonder of the world' * Independent * Author InformationSir Tim Smit KBE was born in 1954 in Scheveningen, Holland, and educated in the UK. After graduating from Durham University he worked as a county archaeologist before spending ten years as a record producer and composer, successful in Europe, the USA and Japan. In 1987 he and his family moved to Cornwall where, with John Nelson, he was to 'discover' Heligan. His best-selling book, The Lost Gardens of Heligan, is an account of the discovery and restoration of the mysterious estate that time forgot. Sir Tim is Executive Vice-Chairman, and Co-founder of the award-winning Eden Project in Cornwall. He is a trustee, patron and board member of a number of statutory and voluntary bodies both locally and nationally. He has been awarded honorary doctorates and fellowships by a number of universities, and his national awards include The Royal Society of Arts Albert Medal (2003); 'Great Briton of 2007' in the Environment category of the Morgan Stanley Great Britons Awards; and a special award at the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year Awards (2011), which recognises the contribution of people who inspire others with their vision, leadership and achievement. He regularly broadcasts on TV and radio, and has been the subject both of 'This is Your Life' and 'Desert Island Discs'. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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