Re: Book Review
- Subject: Re: Book Review
- From: "Glenn Breayley" v*@iafrica.com
- Date: Thu, 25 Sep 2003 11:24:08 +0200
> >Would anyone be able to provide an opinion on the new double volume
'Flora'
> >which was recently released. Its not available in this country & I'd have
to
> >have it shipped from overseas, so would like to know if its really worth
it
> >first.
> >I use 'Botanica' as my main reference & its the best plant book I've ever
> >had. Is the 'Flora' an update of this ? I see it has twice the species
> >numbers & was wondering if its 'Botanica' expanded or not.
> >Thanks in advance
> >
> >Glenn Breayley. Valhalla Bromeliads.
> >Box 26158, Hout Bay, 7872, Capetown.
> >South Africa. 021 7904253
> >valhalla@iafrica.com
>
> +++++------------------
> I called Borders. They had no record of the book. Do you have
> the ISBN number? It will help us find
it. ---Chas---**************************************************************
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Hi Chas
Sorry about the delay. I've been turning the house upside down trying to
find the catalogue where I first saw it.. I've got no number I'm afraid, but
its put out by Timber Press in Portland, Oregon. Try www.timberpress.com .
I think you'll also be interested in a book they've got due for release in
October, which I'd be interested in your opinion of as well. Its Bromeliads
for the Contemporary Garden by Andrew Steens. Given the pricing on most
other brom books, at US$ 30 its more affordable
While on the subject of books I've just finished reading 'The Botany of
Desire' by Michael Pollan & would thoroughly recommend it. Its a meditation
on the evolution of 4 different plant groups - apples, tulips, marijuana &
potatoes - through their association with man. You'll never be able to
regard your gardening the same way again.
Thanks a lot
Glenn Breayley. Valhalla Bromeliads.
Box 26158, Hout Bay, 7872, Capetown.
South Africa. 021 7904253
valhalla@iafrica.com
