Nantucket Gardens & Houses | Taylor Lewis Photography | Virginia Scott Heard | Vintage 1990 Hardcover | Coastal New England Design Book

NANTUCKET GARDENS & HOUSES
Photography by Taylor Lewis
Text by Virginia Scott Heard

Little, Brown and Company, 1990.

A beautiful celebration of the timeless architecture, enchanting gardens, and distinctive coastal character of Nantucket Island. Combining the evocative photography of Taylor Lewis with the engaging text of Virginia Scott Heard, this oversized hardcover offers an intimate look at some of the island’s most charming private homes and carefully cultivated landscapes.

Through stunning full-color photographs, the book explores Nantucket’s historic cottages, elegant seaside residences, brick walkways, weathered cedar shingles, white picket fences, perennial borders, climbing roses, and lush gardens that have become synonymous with the island’s enduring New England style. Heard’s informative narrative provides historical background and thoughtful commentary, revealing how homeowners and gardeners have preserved Nantucket’s unique architectural heritage while creating inviting outdoor spaces that complement the island’s natural beauty.

The book measures approximately 10.25 x 10.75 inches and contains 130 pages. It is in great vintage condition with its original dust jacket. There is a previous owner’s inscription on the inside front cover. The binding is sound, the pages are clean, and the book displays beautifully.