Paul Bangay in conversation with Richard Unsworth

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Pre-eminent garden designer Paul Bangay reflects on the aesthetic influences that shaped him in 'A Life in Garden Design'

The Royal Oak

One of Australia's most acclaimed garden designers Paul Bangay has a new book out 'Life in Garden Design'. This illustrated memoir explores the evolution of one of Australia’s finest design minds. O﻿n Monday 9 October at The Royal Oak, join Bangay in conversation with garden designer Richard Unsworth. C﻿opies of 'Life in Garden Design' (out in October with Thames &amp; Hudson) will be available for purchase at the venue through Roaring Stories, with Paul Bangay signing copies after the discussion. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~Attendees are asked to arrive at 6.30pm for a 7pm start. Seating is unallocated – another reason to arrive early to secure an optimal spot. Why not make a full evening of it, too, by ordering a meal at the Royal Oak before or after the event? One of Balmain's oldest and most loved pubs, it serves a delicious range of food and beverages.If you miss out on a ticket, you can still watch the event as it is livestreamed from the Roaring Stories Facebook page (accessible on the Home page and from the Live tab). A recording will also be available to view later as an upload on the Roaring Stories YouTube channel.~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ABOUT THE BOOKA Life in Garden Design by Paul Bangay takes the reader through the life and career of the internationally acclaimed landscape designer, whose love for gardens and interest in the natural world was established at a very young age. In this richly illustrated book, Paul talks about his earliest pursuits and the paths he has taken to become the sought-after designer he istoday. Written in his characteristically engaging and approachable style, he introduces us to the people who have helped him along the way, and reveals the influence they have had on how he views the world. We look at the source of his inspirations and find out what travels means to him; as well, we visit Paul's own houses and gardens, and see how his approach to design has developed over the years. A Life in Garden Design is a book for anyone interested in gardens, design and the evolution of a creative life. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ABOUT PAUL BANGAYFor over 30 years Paul has fufilled his clients' aspirations for gardens that are expressive of the timeless elegance and classic simplicity for which he is internationally reowned. Paul is widely regarded as the foremost garden designer in Australia today, and his extensive list of projects span private and public commissions in Australia and New Zealand, as well as further afield in Europe, North America and the West Indies. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ABOUT RICHARD UNSWORTHRichard Unsworth is a leading garden designer and writer based in Sydney, and the owner of renowned outdoor design store Garden Life. Having grown up in England, Richard moved to Sydney in the 1990s, where he furthered his love of gardening with formal study in urban horticulture and started his first business, focusing on inner-city garden design. In 2001, he opened his first store, Garden Life. He has since expanded his practice to work in larger spaces both in the city and further afield. Richard has contributed to the garden pages of both Belle and Good Weekend magazines. Passionate about the natural environment, he spends his free time restoring the heritage garden at Trincomalee, his home in Pittwater, and helping people better connect with nature and with each other through a series of bushwalks to raise money for the Indigenous Literacy Foundation.~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~TERMS &amp; CONDITIONSRefundsPlease note that tickets are non-refundable unless the event is cancelled or postponed due to extenuating circumstances. Refunds are not issued within 48 hours notice of event date. Eventbrite's fee is nonrefundable.~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~This event is presented by Roaring Stories Bookshop Balmain and Thames &amp; Hudson.With thanks to our venue partner The Royal Oak.~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~<a href="https://roaringstories.com.au/sign-up" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Sign up to Roaring Stories newsletter</a>Follow Roaring Stories<a href="https://facebook.com/roaringstories268" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Facebook</a> | <a href="https://www.instagram.com/roaring_stories/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Instagram</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/RoaringStories" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Twitter</a>

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