"THE BAMBOO HANDBOOK"

A growers guide written by Durnford Dart, the pioneer of Australian commercial bamboo production.

An in depth guide to bamboo selection, cultivation, maintenance and utilisation.

An investment for existing and prospective commercial and collector growers.

120 pages - 45 colour pictures.
$ 44.00 (inc GST) plus post.

"Building with Bamboo"

Jules J.A. Janssen

A practical guide descriptive handbook detailing methods of harvesting poles, preservation and methods of construction.

Detailed methods of strength calculation and other engineering formulas.

65 pages.
$ 59.50 (inc GST) plus post.

"Grow your own house"

Simon Valez

A publication based on the designs of architect Simon Valez. Details the engineering of the prototype Zeri pavilion in Hanover plus multitudes of both small and spectaulary large structures.

Another “must have” book for anyone interested in bamboo structures.

255 pages - Half of them breathtaking colour photos.
$ 135.00 (inc GST) plus post.

"Building Bamboo Fences"

A continuation of the Bamboo Fences Of Japan by author Isao Yoshikawa.

An excellent reference publication for anyone interested in bamboo fencing or Japanese gardens. Loads of sketches and colour showing how to split and construct Medake bamboo fencing.

141 pages with 34 in colour.
$ 54.50 (inc GST) plus post.

"Bamboo the gift of the Gods"

The new bible of Bamboo
by Oscar Hidalgo.

Covers everything relative to bamboo. The Plant, Flowering, Taxonomy, Ecology, Pests and diseases, Physical, mechanical and chemical properties. Manufacture of Bamboo handicrafts. Treatment for insect and fungi. Rules for improving durability. Manufacturing of bamboo composites. Bamboo construction technology. Houses, walls, roofs, prefab houses. Bamboo culture in America and Asia. Bamboo in Engineering, Aeronautical, Chemical, Civil, Electrical, Hydraulics, Nautical, Mechanical, Textiles, Weapons. Bamboo in Medicine.

550 pages black and white with multitude drawings and photos.
$175.00 (inc GST) plus post.

"New Bamboo - architecture & design"

A stunning work of art featuring pages of structures created by Colombian architect Simon Velez.

An absolute must for potential designers or builders of bamboo structures graphically depicting the versatility of the giant bamboo Guadua angustifolia.

206 pages crammed with excellent colour photos.
$ 165.00 (inc GST) plus post.

"Bamboo Style"

Gale Beth Goldberg

Takes you through a journey of bamboo, depicting the multitude of applications where bamboo can be utilised. Authored by a talented architect and designer who is a staunch advocate of sustainable architecture. High quality photos depict the beauty and unlimited amount of uses where bamboo can produce a peaceful and serene environment utilising a renewable resource.

175 pages.
Detailed drawings and quality colour photos.
$ 44.50 (inc GST) plus post.