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EDEN anniversary edition Tim Smit

EDEN anniversary edition By Tim Smit

EDEN anniversary edition by Tim Smit


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Summary

Since Eden opened in 2001, well over ten million visitors have made their way to Eden, drawn by the astonishing, visionary ambition of its founders, the horticulture and developments on-site. More have discovered it as an extraordinary music venue, attending Eden's sessions. This title tells the story of Eden.

EDEN anniversary edition Summary

EDEN anniversary edition by Tim Smit

'With passion and commitment thousands of 'small' people built Eden as a symbol of hope in action...We may all have feet of clay, but that shouldn't stop us trying to make a difference...We say, 'Demand the impossible. So said Tim Smit and thus was the impossible delivered: a living theatre of plants and people and their interdependence, housed in a disused china clay pit and featuring the world's largest greenhouses. Since Eden opened in 2001, well over ten million visitors have made their way to Eden, drawn by the astonishing, visionary ambition of its founders, the everchanging horticulture and new developments on-site. More have discovered it as an extraordinary music venue, attending Eden's sessions. But Eden is far more than a visitor attraction. It has mutated into an organisation with projects and partnerships all over the world concerned with rehabilitation (physical and social), community education, biodiversity, sustainable construction, green employment and town planning. Marking the 10th anniversary, this edition is the extraordinary, fully updated story of Eden complete with stunning new photographs.

EDEN anniversary edition Reviews

'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

About Tim Smit

Sir 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'.

Additional information

GOR002562645
9781905811274
1905811276
EDEN anniversary edition by Tim Smit
Used - Very Good
Paperback
Transworld Publishers Ltd
20110303
336
N/A
Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.
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