Growing from 4 gardens in 1987 to 29 in 2015; Botanica; The Wichita Gardens has become a regional attraction. The dream of a botanical garden in Wichita started in the early 1970s with John Firsching; superintendent of landscape and forestry with the Board of Park Commissioners; and in 1987 the gardens opened on the site of Wichitas Sim Park. Images of Modern America: Botanica; The Wichita Gardens tells the story of the people; events; and stories that have shaped Botanica into Wichitas garden. Included are images of Botanica throughout the gardens 28-year history and the earlier history of Sim Park; many of which have never been published before.
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Review
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful. Fascinating insight into the great designers mindBy JamesA rather well written and fascinating description of life in high fashion from the pen of one of the greats. I do not know if Dior had a ghost writer assist. but this text is eminently readable.1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Five StarsBy CaliBearNice little book. Every fashionista must have.1 of 2 people found the following review helpful. The last chapter is the bestBy CustomerRead the last chapter first. it is the most personal and really is the most beautiful to read. Its the only chapter that really talks about his life and what led up to him becoming a fashion designer. The rest is covered very faithfully in the documentary. Dior and I. (Interestingly "Raf" has announced he is parting ways with the House of Dior the day before I wrote this review!) However. if youve seen the documentary. after reading the book. you realize. the way things were done then vs. now hasnt seemed to change much which I did not realize so that was very interesting to learn. It is a beautiful little book and I will cherish it always.
