Magnificent Trees of Beijing
(2007, Sanlian Shudian, In English and Chinese) ISBN:978-7-108-02581-4
This book is a celebration of those trees that have a link with history, that have stories to tell.To hunt and visit the well-known and remarkable trees of Beijing is actually a journey of discovery, not just around the capital; city, but a trip through the ages. These majestic trees scattered around the city and their environs, make a map of Beijing’s past.
Noted environmental protectionist, Mr. Liang Congjie, noted that “While appreciating her exquisitely photographed pictures of the old trees, we should try to understand the ‘historical annual rings’ of Beijing. Only by doing so can we do justice to Virginia Anami’s original intention to look for and photograph those trees that have become landmarks of old Beijing.Virginia Anami never photographs an object just for its own sake, but in its human context..as most trees are found in old temples and villages.”
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Beijing Evening News, 北京晚报,2007.11.11