Pleasant Place - Issue 6: Topiary John Martineau through invertebrates and fish through

through invertebrates and fish through the dinosaurs and on to birds and mammals – our planet has seen an explosion of life forms

actor and martial artist talks writing

Fernseh- und Fotografiegeschichte über seinen Auftritt in der Malerei bis hin zu seiner zentralen Rolle für die Erforschung der Gene

reflect the realities of the Egyptian and Greek cultures

Paul Rooney

Pleasant Place - Issue 6: Topiary John Martineau through invertebrates and fish throughTopiary is the practice of trimming and pruning trees and shrubs into clearly defined and fanciful shapes. As an art form, it is a type of living sculpture, and its practice in Europe dates from Roman times. Featured in this issue are a history of topiary and the changing views of nature by botanical philosopher Norbert Peeters; a conversation with Chris Crowder, head gardener of the celebrated topiary gardens at Levens Hall; the ancient Japanese