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Books on Bamboo

In association with Amazon.com we offer this collection of books, on and about bamboo. The first few are probably best for the beginner who wants to learn about bamboo and see some nice pictures of the different types of bamboo. Following this are more books, from growing bamboo, to building with bamboo, to designing with bamboo.

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The Book of Bamboo
by David Farrelly
If you can purchase only one book, this is the one! A journey through the world of bamboo, covering all aspects from growing, to identifying, to utilizing. Probably responsible for turning more people on to bamboo than any other book. Text and lots of drawings, 340 pages. A true classic. Paperback. 

Bamboos
by Christine Recht
Over 100 color photographs and 60+ drawings. Easy to read text. A nice, comprehensive book for the bamboo lover. Clear, concise descriptions of over 80 species. The pictures are especially nice. 160 pages. Hardcover.

Bamboo for Gardens
by Ted Jordan Meredith
"The book's attractive format opens the door to the usefulness and beauty of bamboos, presenting a vast range of possibilities to enhance a garden or landscape. And although avid plant lovers have generally overcome a fear of the invasiveness associated with these plants, Meredith addresses the issue with a chapter pointing out landscaping options and maintenance requirements. He also lists bamboos for special situations, so readers can glean which plants might be used to create an evergreen privacy screen, lush grove, or other design ideas that might translate to a private garden..."(review from Amazon.com) 

The Gardener's Guide to Growing Temperate Bamboos
by Michael Bell
Offers a valuable guide both to gardeners seeking the best performers for different landscape situations and for specialists interested in the details behind the plant. The book is illustrated with superbly detailed photographs and illustrations, providing an excellent aid to identification.

A Japanese Touch for Your Garden
by Kiyoshi Seike
Text and 130 full color photos plus numerous drawings. Info on including bamboo in the landscape and constructing bamboo fences. The basic components of a Japanese garden and their functions are explained and illustrated. 80 pages. Paperback.

Bamboo World
by Victor Cusack

"Bamboo World is one of the very best , most comprehensive,most detailed , best photographed, authoritative texts on bamboos and clumping bamboos..."(review from Amazon.com)

Grow Your Own House
by Simon Velez
"There are many fantastic images of bamboo design and architecture, which is being taken to the next level by Velez and others. With population growth and environmental crises what they are, bamboo may emerge as a key building material worldwide. Velez's mushroom dome for the Hannover Expo 2000 was a..."(review from Amazon.com) Ppaperback - 265 pages.

Building Bamboo Fences
by Isao Yoshikawa
Text, 146 color photographs, 9 B/W photographs, many detailed drawings. Illustrated explantions of bamboo fence terms, basic techniques and detailed, step by step illustrations of the construction of 10 different bamboo fences. Paperback. 184 pages.

Building With Bamboo
byDr. Jules A. Jansen
Text, graphs, 3 B/W photographs 61 drawings. Practical information and engineering data on constructing basic building components including trusses, walls, doors, windows, floors, and ceilings. Paperback. 65 pages.

American Bamboos
by Emmet J. Judziewic
This book gives substantial details on 30 varieties of Phyllostachys bamboos. The author covers shoot quality and flavor, commercial and traditional uses, where and how to grow, and much more. Book and cover are printed on 100% bamboo pulp. 28 pages. Paperback.

Bamboo in Japan
by Nancy Moore Bess
This is one of the most interesting and beautiful books I've read in years. The author spent years researching in Japan and discovered that bamboo contributes to every aspect of Japanese life: from architecture to religion, from household goods to children's toys. Bamboo is made into rakes, blinds, fans, baskets, kites, fences, tea ceremony whisks and scoops; into lanterns, spoons, dolls, umbrellas, fish rods, swords, and musical instruments.

The Angler's Bamboo
by Luis Marden
This book is about Tonkin Cane (P.amabilis), the species used in constructing the classic bamboo flyrod. More for the bamboo lover than the fisherman(woman), this book covers how and where Tonkin cane is grown and facts about the nature of the fibers that give this cane it's superior strength and flexibility. Of course there is also information on the building of a flyrod. Hardcover. 64 pages.

The Bamboos
by Floyd Alonzo McClure

Hardy Bamboos for Shoots & Poles
by Daphne B. Lewis
This book gives substantial details on 30 varieties of Phyllostachys bamboos. The author covers shoot quality and flavor, commercial and traditional uses, where and how to grow, and much more. Book and cover are printed on 100% bamboo pulp. 28 pages. Paperback.

The China Voyage
by Tim Severin
Severin has undertaken several previous adventures of historcal significance. This expedition was motivated by findings of experts who believed it is poible that Chinese crossed the Pacific. The raft wa built in Vietnam from bamboo. The crew made it two thirds of the way before they had to abandon the craft. Very exciting, several good photographs. Paperback.

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Jim Mortensen 
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