The 1988 Glasgow Garden Festival

Discover the story behind one of Glasgow's most memorable events with this lavishly illustrated 200-page hardback book, exploring the history and legacy of the 1988 Glasgow Garden Festival.

Printed in Glasgow and featuring hundreds of photographs, diagrams and documents, including many previously unpublished images, this comprehensive book tells the story of how the Festival came to life, what visitors experienced and what happened to its exhibits afterwards.

Attracting 4.3 million visitors over 152 days, the Festival transformed 120 acres of Glasgow into a spectacular celebration featuring more than 50 different entertainments and attractions.

Inside, you'll find:

• The history of the Glasgow Garden Festival, from its roots in post-war West Germany to the Festival site today
• Hundreds of photographs, diagrams and documents, many previously unpublished
• A comprehensive gazetteer covering more than 230 Festival features and the stories behind them
• A detailed plan of the entire Festival site, indexed with exhibits
• First-hand accounts from the people who helped create the Festival
• The stories of what happened to the exhibits and where some can still be seen today
• A detailed topics index and index of people

A fascinating and richly researched record of a defining moment in Glasgow's history, this book is an essential addition for anyone interested in the city, its heritage and the iconic Glasgow Garden Festival.

Product Details:

• Format: Hardback
• Pages: 200
• Dimensions: 260 x 240mm
• Printed in: Glasgow
• Illustrations: Full colour throughout