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The Professional's Book of Koi (Hardcover)

by Anmarie Barrie (Author) "Water covers much of the earth's surface, yet it is surprising how little the average person knows about this environment..." (more)
Key Phrases: taisho sanshoku, doitsu scales, koi owners (more...)

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Hardcover: 159 pages
Publisher: TFH Publications (September 1992)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0866225285
ISBN-13: 978-0866225281
Product Dimensions: 10.2 x 7.1 x 0.4 inches
Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds

Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (9 customer reviews)

Amazon.com Sales Rank: #837,838 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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Water covers much of the earth's surface, yet it is surprising how little the average person knows about this environment. Read the first page

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taisho sanshoku, doitsu scales, koi owners, gin rin, black koi, colored koi, isolation tank, koi pond, pond bottom

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Water Gardens for Plants and Fish by Charles B. Thomas on page 64, and Back Matter
Koi Varieties by Herbert R. Axelrod on page 84, and Back Matter
Water Gardens by Jacqueline Heriteau on page 64, and Back Matter
The Atlas of Garden Ponds by Herbert R. Axelrod in Back Matter
Water Lilies by Claude Monet on page 19

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5.0 out of 5 stars Koi, the beauty of it all, April 25, 2000

By	Lenore Shiveley (Bremerton, Wa.) - See all my reviews

I found this book to be quite informative, had found a copy in the library and wanted one of my own. For the Koi enthusiast, or beginning breeder of same, this book is a must have, the photos are fantastic, it's another great book to add to my collection of similar books on Koi.

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3.0 out of 5 stars Not really the Professional's Book, July 23, 2004

By	D. A. Farrington - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This is more of a book geared toward beginners and enthusiasts. Too often the comments are very general in character -- under anatomy, for instance, the author tells us that koi have all the usual internal organs one would expect -- and the author frequently refers the reader to other publications. There are numerous very nice color photographs and the book is easy to read. It just scratches the surface, however, and so is perhaps not aptly named.

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4.0 out of 5 stars Pretty book, but has some weakenesses, September 1, 2003

By	Paul Bridges (California) - See all my reviews

I love reading this book, for the tons of photos of different strains of koi. It also has a surprising amount of information on designing and building koi ponds, pond plants, anatomy/physiology, history, breeding, etc. But it does lack detailed information on some topics such as diseases and water chemistry. Statements such as "koi thrive between a pH of 6.5 and 8.0" are a good start, but a bit simplistic for the serious koi keeper.

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2.0 out of 5 stars Not for a professional and recycled materials from previous publications
I was excited by the title of this book because as a koi enthusiast since I was a little boy, I know how hard it can be to get something beyond the introductory level text on... Read more

Published 14 months ago by Jarrod Brown

1.0 out of 5 stars Suggest caution if seeking advice...
...from any of this author's books...Ms. Barrie was just the publisher's secretary...the publisher is Herb Axelrod and under cross-examination during litigation against him Ms... Read more

Published on August 13, 2006 by R. Taylor

1.0 out of 5 stars Impractical Guide
This book does not appear to be good for beginners or professionals. It does have details on constructing ponds, but it is seriously lacking in the `care and feeding' of koi... Read more

Published on January 29, 2006 by Patrick L. Connor

1.0 out of 5 stars This is no book for the Professional.
The Professional's Book of Koi is little more than a beginner's book with inferior photography. Anyone who has cared for koi for more than a few weeks will very little that is... Read more

Published on March 25, 2003 by Robert L. Hight

5.0 out of 5 stars The Professional's Book of Koi
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Published on March 23, 2003 by Rick Atkinson

5.0 out of 5 stars Enhanced with over 150 photographs and drawings
Compiled by Koi expert Anmaire Barrie, The Professional's Book Of Koi is a superbly presented full-color guide to the art of raising colorful Japanese carp. Read more

Published on July 8, 2002 by Midwest Book Review

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