New Nepenthes books by McPherson

[sockhom]

Hello,

This is a message from Stewart McPherson:

"Dear Valued Customers,

Further to our last update, we are very happy to write to you to confirm that our latest title Pitcher Plants of the Old World is now complete and ready to be printed.

Printing takes two to three weeks and all advance ordered copies will be dispatched immediately thereafter.

The final stages of editing did take slightly longer than anticipated, especially with the recent publication of one new Nepenthes species which needed to be included (N. naga). However the end result is a visually beautiful, thorough and complete study of all known Nepenthes and Cephalotus species which we are very confident you will enjoy.

Together the two volumes of this work are 1,380 pages long and include 751 figures.

Pitcher Plants of the Old World Volume One includes all Nepenthes from Borneo, Peninsular Malaysia, Indochina and the Philippines.

Pitcher Plants of the Old World Volume Two includes all Nepenthes from Sumatra, Sulawesi, New Guinea, all outlying areas and also Cephalotus follicularis.

We will send one final email in two to three weeks to confirm printing is complete and advance order copies are on the way!

Yours sincerely

Stewart McPherson "

www.redfernnaturalhistory.com/books/name/pitcher_plants_of_the_old_world_volume_one_-_hardback

The result is thorough, spectacular and well written. I really think this 2 volumes title might become a classic like Kurata and Clarke's books.

Make sure you get your copies ordered!


Cheers,

François.

[sockhom]

Hi,

Just a quick lines to say that the two volumes have now gone to press. Books will be dispatched in a few weeks.


François.

[PHaze]

Has anyone managed to get their hands on either of these books yet?

[rainforest]

Francois,
Please do a review when they come to the fore. I hope that these books have been professionally edited prior to printing as this would be a deterrent for me from getting one.

M

[PHaze]

What, you don't like nectarines?

[sockhom]

Jun 27, 2009 13:08:35 GMT -10 rainforest said:

Francois,
Please do a review when they come to the fore. I hope that these books have been professionally edited prior to printing as this would be a deterrent for me from getting one.

M

Hi Michael,


You can already read some comments here:

www.cpukforum.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=32347

There is no doubt in my mind that the editing quality will be excellent because they have been reviewed by well known specialists.
Don't worry about the quality of the printing either: I already own all Stewart McPherson previous titles: they are even better than Charles Clarke books (for example) from a printing point of view.
However, I did not receive this particular title yet (I will by the middle of next week).

I don't know if I will make a review though, because I'm one of the contributors of the books, so some might say I'm judge and party.


Cheers,

François.

[unclemasa]

The release of these two volumes seems to be taking longer than expected, even after being told that my order would be pushed to near the top of the list. The last I heard I was supposed to receive my copies back in April.

I have promised Stewart that I would write a review upon receipt of the new books but I am still waiting.

[sockhom]

Sam,

The books are now available:
www.forumcarnivore.org/ftopic11976-160.php

You should receive them shortly.

François.

[PHaze]

I guess my nectarines reference was a bit too obscure, so I'd better explain lest everyone think I'm loony or some sort of troll.

Of McPherson's books, I only own "Pitcher Plants of the Americas". For those of you who have not seen it, it's a wonderful book packed with detailed information covering everything from plant structure and trapping mechanisms to the geology of their habitats. The pictures must also be mentioned. They are both numerous and stunning.

I have, however, noticed a few minor editing errors, and based on Michael's comment, I suppose that he spotted a few as well. What does this have to do with nectarines? Well, the Catopsis chapter of "Pitcher Plants of the Americas" contains the memorable sentence:

"Expecting to find nectar, insects are drawn to the illusion and venture into the centre of the rosette in search of nectarines."

It's obvious that the author meant "nectaries", but fell victim to an overzealous spell checker. Anyway, I got a good laugh out of the line, and it stuck with me. I have not found any problems in the book that would make me hesitant to buy another book by Stewart McPherson.

[rainforest]

I haven't seen that book either, but another book which places a name like bicalacarata will forever be written and spelled as such by many to be known as it. I still get emails with people spelling it by that way and it really bothers me knowing the root of this is from a book.
Many books contain minor spelling with reference to incorrect diction, but a wrong name or misspelled name is unacceptable.
I understand what you meant by the nectarines now. I thought it was a reference like sour grapes or peaches.
(this is why N. flava is so oddly described, has anyone seen a yellow flava other than the UNIQUE form found by AW?)


M

[osmosis]

Got mine today ;D
Thats my evening sorted then

[crazymac]

OK, you guys are driving me crazy! Does anyone know how the books are being routed to the US? (Redfern e-mailbox is full)
Cheers,
Mac

[sockhom]

Jun 30, 2009 7:52:58 GMT -10 osmosis said:

Got mine today ;D
Thats my evening sorted then

So, do you like them? ;D


François.

[nepaholic]

I have seen the books at the weekend in Frankfurt. Stewart was there and sold them.
The books are fantastic.
He told me that he send out all who ordered them.
Hope i get my copys this week

Jens

[rainforest]

For US Customers: Does the phrase "Slow-boat to China," mean anything to you?

M