{"product_id":"glasgow-garden-festival-11988","title":"The 1988 Glasgow Garden Festival","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fbskMG_root markdown prose dark:prose-invert wrap-break-word w-full light markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eDiscover 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.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrinted in Glasgow and featuring hundreds of photographs, diagrams and documents, including many previously unpublished images, this comprehensive book tells the story of how the Festival came to life, what visitors experienced and what happened to its exhibits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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAttracting 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInside, you'll find:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe history of the Glasgow Garden Festival, from its roots in post-war West Germany to the Festival site today\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHundreds of photographs, diagrams and documents, many previously unpublished\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA comprehensive gazetteer covering more than 230 Festival features and the stories behind them\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA detailed plan of the entire Festival site, indexed with exhibits\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFirst-hand accounts from the people who helped create the Festival\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe stories of what happened to the exhibits and where some can still be seen today\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA detailed topics index and index of people\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Details:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFormat: Hardback\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePages: 200\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions: 260 x 240mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrinted in: Glasgow\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIllustrations: Full colour throughout\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"SMALL MEDIA LARGE","offers":[{"title":"Default","offer_id":57874127683966,"sku":"9781036957643","price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0579\/7494\/7900\/files\/Glasgow-Garden-Festival-book-front-cover-low-res-1.jpg?v=1787232648","url":"https:\/\/shop.glasgowlife.org.uk\/products\/glasgow-garden-festival-11988","provider":"Glasgow Life Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}