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Madoo: The Making of an American Garden is an illustrated book about Robert Dash’s Hamptons garden and the creative community around it. The description says it combines garden and interior photographs, archival material, Dash’s artwork, and essays, making it more of a visual and cultural portrait than a practical gardening manual.
At a glance
- Covers the evolution of Madoo from a fallow farm field into a garden and arts gathering place.
- Features garden and interior photography, archival material, paintings and drawings by Robert Dash, and essays.
- Connects garden design with art, literature, music, and the Hamptons.
Reference price: $45.00
Price checked: Nov 14, 2026
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Pros and cons
Pros
- The mix of photography, archival pieces, artwork, and essays offers several ways to explore Madoo’s story.
- Its focus on an individual artist’s garden and creative circle may appeal to readers interested in gardens as cultural places.
Cons
- The description emphasizes a garden portrait and cultural history, not step-by-step planting or maintenance guidance.
Technical specifications
8 specifications| Publisher | Timber Press |
|---|---|
| Publication date | June 2, 2026 |
| Language | English |
| Print length | 268 pages |
| ISBN-10 | 1643264192 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1643264196 |
| Weight listed | 2.29 pounds |
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| Dimensions | 8.3 x 0.81 x 10.3 inches |
Who is it for?
A good fit for
- Readers of illustrated garden books and landscape design history.
- Those interested in Robert Dash, artist-created gardens, or the cultural history of the Hamptons.
- Gift buyers seeking a visual book that combines gardens and art.
Less suited to
- Readers primarily seeking practical instructions for planning, planting, or maintaining a garden.
Customer reviews on Amazon
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The available aggregate ratings lean positive overall, but include a notable lower-star share. With only a small number of ratings and no written feedback supplied, they offer limited guidance about the book’s photography, essays, or usefulness. Buyers should judge fit by the described focus on visual storytelling and garden culture.
Frequently asked questions
What is Madoo about?
It portrays Madoo, the Hamptons garden developed by painter, poet, and horticulturist Robert Dash, and the artistic community associated with it.
What kinds of content does the book include?
The listing describes garden and interior photographs, archival material, Dash’s paintings and drawings, and essays.
Is this a practical gardening guide?
The supplied description presents it as a visual and cultural account of a particular garden, rather than a step-by-step gardening manual.
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