As many requests concern CP books, below you find the most recent
version of the CP book list file.
My thanks to all who helped me with it, especially to Kunihiho (hi!).
Hope this is useful. BTW, there are still some undeleted question
marks. Who can help me with them?
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Aaseng, Nathan: "Meat-eating plants". Enslow, Springfield, N.J., 1996?
Descr.: projected publication date - 1996, juvenile literature
Aleksandrova, Vera Danilovna: "Rastenya - khishniki" (Plants - Predators).
Leningrad, Detgiz, 1955. ISBN ?, paperback.
Descr.: juvenile literature, in Russian, 52 pp., 38 drawings + 3 small
maps. For children not knowing anything on CPs, text has a format of tales
or short stories, no whole scientific names, no information on cultivation,
no references. Not worth reading.
Baffray, Michel, Brice, Francois, Danton, Philippe: "Les Plantes Carnivores
de France" (Carnivorous Plants of France). Editions Sequences, 16140
Aigre, 1985. ISBN 2-090290137-0, 87 Ffrs, hardcover.
Descr.: in French, 134 pp. Exceptional good line drawings. Deals with
French CPs, no horticultural info though.
Baffray, Michel, Brice, Francois, Danton, Philippe and Tournier, J.-P.:
"Nature et Culture des Plantes Carnivores" (?). Editions Edisud,
La Calade, RN 7, Aix-en-Provence, C.-Y. Chaudereille, 1989.
ISBN 2-85744-416-8, ca.150 Ffrs, hardcover.
Descr.: in French, 177 pp., 83 colour photos, 15 coloured drawings and
about 55 line drawings. Glossary, useful addresses, bibliography.
A good general book despite the fact that cultural info is only outlined.
Baffray, Brice and Danton, Philippe: "Les Plantes Carnivores : des pieges
au detour del'image" (?). Nathan, 1992. ISBN 2-09-290137-0, ? cover,
FF 350
Descr.: in French, 164 pp., 86 beautiful photos. This book deals with
different approaches of carnivority : popular, scientific, and artistic.
There are a lot of marvelous pictures and 59 reproductions of old
drawings. It explains how the scientists discovered carnivority, how there
discoveries were understood by people. An extended bibliography (back to
the 15th century),
Bentley, Linna: "Plants that Eat Animals". Series: Bodley Head natural
science picture book, Bodley Head, London, 1967, ISBN ?, ? cover
or Series: McGraw-Hill natural science picture book, McGraw-Hill
Book Co., NY, 1968, ISBN 68-26856, ? cover, US$ 3.50
Descr.: juvenile literature, 31+1 pp., B&W/color drawings. Skimpy text,
no information on cultivation. A survey of the four types of CPs -
sticky surface, pitcher plants, snare traps and suction traps -
describing how they ensnare and digest prey. See also CPN 19(1&2),
1990, p.32-40.
Bordoloi, Renu Prova Momin: "The pitcher plant: Nepenthes khasiana".
Series: Carnivorous plants of North East India I, Dutta Baruah,
Gauhati, 1977. ISBN ?, ? cover, Rs 20.00 (US$ 4.10)
Descr.: 59 pp. + 5 p. of plates, maps, bibliography, ?
Braem, Guido: "Fleischfressende Pflanzen" (Carnivorous Plants). Naturbuch
Verlag, 1992. ISBN 3-89440-014-5, DM 34.00, hardcover. (2nd revised
edition 1996, Verlag Ritschel, Gladenbach, Germany. ISBN 3-9804811-4-X,
hardcover, DM 49.80).
Descr.: in German, 136 pp., 72 color pictures, numerous line drawings
(2nd ed. ca. 75 color photos and 20 line drawings). A good general book,
nice pictures.
Breimhorst, Dietmar: "Tierfangende Pflanzen" (?). Der Palmengarten,
Sonderheft, Stadt Frankfurt a.M., 1988. ISBN ?, DM 5.00, ? cover.
Descr.: in German, ? pp. This is a short introduction to CPs made for
the visitors of the botanic garden. Many grave mistakes that should
make every botanic garden so ashamed that it sinks into the ground
lesser its value, but it has got a good concept, is easy reading,
has some nice pictures (forget the descriptions) and it's cheap.
Broome, Errol: "Sucked in". Series: Sunshine signposts, Heinemann
Educational, Oxford, 1994. ISBN 0-435-00842-0 or 0-435-00843-9,
? paperback, ?
Descr.: juvenile literature, 32 pp., ?
Carow, Thomas and Fuerst, Ruedi: "Fleischfressende Pflanzen - Artenubersicht
- Kultur - Vermehrung" (?). ?, 1990, ISBN 3-9801-839-0-4 (?, 6th edition
1995, ISBN 3-9801-839-1-2), DM 14.80, ? cover.
Descr.: in German, 72 pp., 35 ill., numerous line drawings. A nice small
book with useful information for the novice. Even though too short, it
worth spending money. Nearly no mistakes (except for: Genlisea pygmaea
has no bulbs or resting period as I know, p.25; P.hirtiflora doesn't
form winter resting buds, p.65).
Chan, Tai Fung: "?" (Insectivorous plants). Tak Li Books, Hong Kong, 1982.
ISBN ?, ? cover.
Descr.: in Chinese (plants have Latin names), 107 pp., 20 color photos,
101 B&W photos and 2 drawings, no map. The book is a translation of the
Japanese book "Insectivorous Plants" by ICPS (1979)
Casper, S. Jost: "Monographie Der Gattung Pinguicula L." (Monograph of the
Genus Pinguicula L.). Bibliotheca Botanica Heft 127/128, Vol.31, 1966.
ISSN ?.
Descr.: in German, 241 pp., 28 B&W photos, 46 drawings or maps. It deals
with all Pings known at that time. The chapters: General part: History of
the genus' systematics, Morphology, Embryology, Cytology, Ecology,
Chorology, Biochemical and medical aspects, Evolutionary development,
Special part: Subgenus Isoloba (20 species), Subgenus Temnoceras (9
species), Subgenus Pinguicula (17 species), Hybrids, Nomina dubia,
Determination key. Especially the Mexican Pings need a review,
nevertheless this is still the most important monograph of this genus
to date. An excellent book!
Cheers, Gordon: "Carnivorous Plants". Globe Press, Melbourne, Australia, 1983.
ISBN 0-9591937-0-7, US$ 7.95, paperback.
Descr.: 95 pp., 43 colour photos, drawings, 10 maps. Chapters: Past
history, How to choose CPs that will thrive for you (4 p.), ? p. of
description of CPs, Summer growth & winter dormancy (3 p.), Peat gardens
& terraria (9 p.), Equipment required (2 p.), References. A book mostly
dedicated to cultural information of the commonly grown species. Review
CPN 13(1), 1984, p.27 by D.E.Schnell.
Cheers, Gordon: "A Guide to the Carnivorous Plants of the World".
Collins/Angus & Robertson, Pymble, NSW, Australia, 1992. ISBN
0-207-16186-0 or "Letts Guide to Carnivorous Plants of the World",
Letts of London, 1992, ISBN 1-85238-124-8. hardcover + color dust
jacket, US$ 43.00
Descr.: 174 + X pp. , 236 colour + 7 B&W photos, 24 maps, 37 drawings,
29 p. about history, evolutionary, classification and trapping mechanisms
of CPs, 19 p. of cultivation & propagation. The main part of the book
(83 p.) describes 106 species including Brocchinia, Catopsis and
Triphyophyllum, 14 p. about the author's field trips. Review CPN 22(1&2),
1993, p.41-2 by D.E.Schnell: " This is an excellent book. ... I would
recommend that if you could only afford one book, this should be your
first choice." Despite some errors (e.g. p.78 not D.pygmaea, p.85 U.
quelchii for G.repens, p.87 H.nutans for H.heterodoxa, p.98/99 N.x
mixta for N.maxima, p.101 N.x kinabaluensis for N.rajah, p.105 N.x
kinabaluensis for N.villosa, p.114 P.grandiflora for P.vulgaris), it is
a beautiful book.
Clyne, Densey: "Plants of Prey". Allen & Unwin Pty Ltd., Sydney, Australia,
1992. ISBN 1-86373-132-6, paperback. ?
Descr.: juvenile literature, 33 pp., 31 color photos (numerous close-ups),
1 B&W drawing. An introductory work, no cultural information, no botanical
names.
Cooper, Jason: "Insect-eating plants". Earth's garden, Rourke Enterprises,
Vero Beach, Florida, 1991, ISBN 0-86592-624-7 (also in Spanish: "Plantas
insectivoras", Jardines, de la tierra, Argentina?, ISBN 0-86592-548-8),
? cover, US$ US$ 8.95
Descr.: juvenile literature, 24 pp., ?. An introduction to the world of
CPs.
Culham, A.: "The Guide to Carnivorous Plants". 2nd ed. 1991, the Carnivorous
plant society, London. ???
Descr.: ?
Danser, B.H.: "The Nepentheaceae of the Netherlands Indies". Bulletin du
Jardin Botanique de Buitenzorg, Ser.III, Vol IX, 1927-28, p.249-438.
ISSN ?.
Descr.: description of plants in Latin, notes in English, 190 pp.,
27 full-page drawings, 9 maps, 1 table, extended references, index..
This is from a magazine, however it is so important that it should be
included in this list. This is the most important monograph of the
genus Nepenthes describing the most (51) of existing species (many
were published for the first time) and some interesting theories
(distribution, evolution, comparison etc).
Darwin, Charles: "Insectivorous Plants". 1875. X + 462 pp.(2nd ed.
London,
J.Murray, 1888; 2nd rev.ed. 1893; NY, D. Appleton, 1896; NY, AMS
Press, 1971, reprint of 1893 ed., XIV + 377 pp., ISBN
0-404-01928-5; NY, AMS Press, 1972, reprint of 1896 ed., 462 pp.,
ISBN 0-404-08412-5, US$ 42.00; NY, University Press, 1989, reprint
of 1888 ed., 345 pp., ISBN 0-81471-822-1, US$ 95.00) other editions
and reprints, hardcover.
Descr.: ? drawings. This enjoyable book gave the carnivorous nature
of plants scientific reputation. This was not a less revolutionary
book than the one he became famous for, but, as Darwin said, the
little plant with sticky leaves (D.rotundifolia) was much dearer than
the whole development of species for him. So he dedicated a major
part of this book to this sundew and described many still interesting
experiments with which he proved carnivorous nature of plants.
However, most of the other CP genera are discussed, too. Fun
reading, a historical value. Highly recommended especially to
teachers and other people who want to give practical introductions in
the field of CP and science. Juniper et al. in their books write
that Darwin and Lloyd should be in a library of every CP botanically
founded enthusiast.
Dean, Anabel: "Plants that Eat Insects: A Look At Carnivorous Plants".
Lerner Publications, Minneapolis, 1977. ISBN 0-8225-0299-2, ? cover.
Descr.: juvenile literature, 32 pp., simple B&W drawings. Brief text,
no information on cultivation, no scientific names, see also CPN 19(1&2),
1990, p.32-40.
Degreef, Jean Daniel: "Carnivorous Plants". Drosera V.Z.W., Gent, Belgium,
1994. ISBN ?, ? cover, US$ ?
Descr.: in Flemish, German, English or French, 28 pp., 36 color photos,
13 line drawings, a few errors, quite a good booklet with a few errors.
Review CPN 23(4), 1994, p.88.
Diels, L.: "Droseraceae". In Engler, Adolf (ed.): Das Pflanzenreich,
IV.112,
Heft 26, Wilhelm Engelmann, Leipzig und Berlin, 1906. ISBN
3-7682-2026-5, hardcover, DM 40.00.
Descr.: in Latin with a German introduction, 286 pp., 40 drawings + 1
map which both are excellent, an often cited book. Still the most
important monograph of the genus Drosera, however, a review of the
genus is needed.
Doyle, Mycol: "Killer plants: Venus flytrap, strangler fig, and other
predatory plants". Lowell House, Los Angeles, Contemporary Books,
Chicago, 1993. ISBN 1-565-65056-5, ? cover, US$ 5.95 (CA$ 7.95)
Descr.: juvenile literature, ?. Describes thirteen plants, such as the
sundew, bladderwort, and mistletoe, that depend on the animal world or
other plants for their nutrition.
Duncan, F. Martin and Duncan, L.T.: "Plant Traps and Decoys". Oxford
University Press, 1930. paperback.
Descr.: 76 p., B&W/color pictures, ?
Erickson, Rica: "Plants of Prey in Australia". University of Western
Australia Press, 1968 (following ed. 1978 ?; 1986). ISBN
0-85564-099-5, US$ 16.00, ? cover.
Descr.: 94 pp., no photographs but 18 plates (B&W and colour) of densely
illustrated botanical drawings. Excellent companion to Lowrie's later
works. No cultural information. A book covering all the Australian CP
known at the time.
Fessler, Alfred: "Fleischfressende Pflanzen fuer Haus und Garten"
(Carnivorous Plants for Home and Garden). Kosmos, Stuttgart, 1982. ISBN
3-440-050-70-X, DM 19.50, ? cover.
Descr.: in German, 112 p., 39 color photographs (some very nice), numerous
line drawings. It is old but a very useful book for a beginner who wants
to know more on CPs and wants to grow them. However, the author uses
invalid names (S.drummondi,...).
Goldstein, Phillip: "Animals & Plants that Trap". Holiday House, NY, 1974.
ISBN 0-82340-241-X, US$5.95, ? cover.
Descr.: juvenile literature, 118 + 19 pp., B&W photos. A detailed work
with good B&W drawings, no overview on trap mechanisms, see also CPN
19(1&2), 1990, p.32-40.
Harms, H.: "Sarraceniales":
Uphof, J.C.Th.: "Sarraceniaceae", Harms, H.: "Nepenthaceae", Diels, L.:
"Droseraceae". In Engler, Adolf; Harms, H.: Die natuerlichen
Pflanzenfamilien, Band 17b, Leipzig, Verlag Willhelm Engelmann, 1936,
p.701-784. ISBN ?, ? hardcover.
Descr.: in German, 83 pp.. Rather a short summary of the works of
Macfarlane, Diels and other previous publications than a work of its own.
Survey of CPs known at that time.
Hattori, Tasuke: "Honposan nikushoku-shokubutsu" (Carnivorous Plants
in Japan). Rokumeikan, 1909. No ISBN ?, ? cover.
Descr.: in Japanese, ?
Hattori, Tasuke: "Nikushoku-shokubutsu no kenkyu" (Study of Carnivorous
Plants). Ogawa Shoeido, 1908. No ISBN ?, ? cover.
Descr.: in Japanese, ?
Heilborn, Dr. Adolf: "Fleischfressende Pflanzen" (Carnivorous Plants).
Brehm Verlag Berlin, Brehm Buecher Band 3, 1930. ISBN ?, ? cover.
Descr.: in German, 32 pp. It is an essay on the nature of CP, culture
omitted.
Insectivorous Plant Society (Ed.) "Hana Album, Shokuchu shokubutsu,
Shurui to saibai" (Flower Album, Insectivorous Plants, Species
and Cultivation) Seibundo Shinkosha, Tokyo, 1996. ISBN 4-416-49600-1,
paperback + color dust jacket, 2800 JPY.
Descr.: in Japanese, 170 pp., 320 color photos (80 p.). All carnivorous
plants introduced and cultivated in Japan (203 species) are shown in
color photos including those of their habitats, close-ups of flowers
and traps. Information on cultivation of each genus is described
in the text (84 p.)
Insectivorous Plant Society : "Shokuchu shokubutsu, Fushigi na miryoku"
(Insectivorous Plants). Seibundo Shinkosha, Tokyo, 1979. No ISBN,
1.400 JPY, paperback + color dust jacket.
Descr.: in Japanese, 199 pp., 106 color photos, many B&W photos,
drawings and 5 maps. ?
Jebb, Matthew: "An Account of Nepenthes in New Guinea". Science in New
Guinea, vol. 17, No.1, The University of Papua New Guinea, 1991.
ISSN 310-4303, ? cover.
Descr.: 48 pp., 30 full-page drawings, some maps. Botanical text in nature
with a key and descriptions of 11 species (N.ampullaria, N.mirabilis, N.
maxima, N.neoguineensis, N.papuana, N.insignis, N.paniculata, N.klosii,
N.treubiana, N.veillardii + 1 new sp. (?)), architecture, morphology &
ecology of Nepenthes, an identification guide to these species, a very
interesting description of the contents of 52 pitchers (of 20 plants).
Review CPN 21(4), 1992, p.108-9 by M.Cheek: "Anyone interested in any
aspect of Nepenthes is urged to get and read this work."
Jolivet, Pierre: "Les Plantes Carnivores" (Carnivorous Plants). Le Rocher,
Monaco, 1987. ISBN ?, ? cover, ?
Descr.: in French, 126 p. ?
Joseph, J., Joseph, K.M.: "Insectivorous Plants of Khasi and Jaintia Hills,
Meghalaya, India, a preliminary survey". Calcutta, Botanical Survey of
India, 1986. ISBN ?, paperback, Rs 44.00 (US$ 9.00)
Descr.: 40 pp. + 2 pages of plates, some field photos, detailed line
drawings. Gives a short survey on 13 CP species in this part of India:
N.khasiana, D.burmanii, D.peltata, U.gibba (referred to as U.khasiana),
U.stellaris, U.hirta (referred to as U.tayloriana), U.pubescens, U.
stanfieldii, U.bifida, U.scandens, U.caerulea, U.striatula and U.
furcellata. Keys to the described plants, description of habitat, plant
anatomy, flowering, location, distribution, altitude... Index and
bibliography. Review CPN 18(2), 1989, p.43 by E.Taniguchi.
Juniper, Barrie Edward, Robins, Richard J. and Joel, Daniel M.: "The
Carnivorous Plants". Academic Press, London, 1989. ISBN 0-12-392170-8,
US$ 161.00, hardcover + color dust jacket.
Descr.: 353 + XII pp., 174 B&W photos, diagrams and line drawings.
Extended references (26.5 p.). Very good research work on cytology and
chemistry of CPs, but riddled with errors on other matters. This is not
a book for a casual CPer, rather it is intended for the biochemist.
(Barry M.-R.) Review CPN 18/2 (1989) p.55-57 by D.E.Schnell.
Kasahara, Kazuhiro: "Shokuchu-shokubutsu no kyoi" (Prodigies of
Insectivorous Plants). Shakai-shisosha, 1964. ISBN ?, ?
Descr.: in Japanese, ?
Kite, L. Patricia: "Insect-eating plants". Millbrook Press, Brookfield,
Conn., 1995. ISBN 1-562-94562-9, ? cover, ?
Descr.: juvenile literature, 61 pp., ? . An intelligently written booklet,
good color photos covering all CP genera, chapters on conservation,
growing CPs, where to find more information. A good introductory book.
Review CPN 24(3), 1995, p.94.
Komiya, Sadashi: "Kansatsu to saibai, Shokuchu shokubutsu zukan" (Carnivorous
Plants, Observation and Cultivation). Asahi Sonorama, Tokyo, 1978.
No ISBN, 680 JPY, hardcover + color dust jacket.
Descr.: in Japanese, 158 pp., 51 color photos, 240 B&W photos,
27 drawings and 4 maps. ?
Komiya, Sadashi : "Shokuchu shokubuts, Sono fushigi wo saguru" (The
Insectivorous Plants). Shokken-jigyo Shuppan, Tokyo, 1994. No ISBN
(publ. at author's expense) , 2.300 JPY (incl.postage in Japan),
paperback + color dust jacket.
Descr.: in Japanese, 106 pp., 2 color (on a dust jacket) + 85 B&W photos,
43 drawings, 9 tables, 7 maps. Chapters on history CPs in literature
(8 p.), CP habitats (13 p.), mechanism of traps (41 p.), evolution of
CPs (12 p.), cultivation (6 p.). Useful addresses, bibliography (4 p.),
CP list + dividing CP genera into subgenera. Drawings are excellent.
About one third of photos are SEM microphotographs of various parts of
CPs and are really wonderful.
Komiya, Sadashi and Shimizu, Kiyoshi: "Shokuchu shokubutsu, Saibai to
kansatsu jikken" (Examination Notes on Carnivorous Plants). Series:
GreenBooks, New Science Co., Tokyo, 1978. ISBN 4-8216-0036-6, 750 JPY,
paperback + dust jacket.
Descr.: in Japanese, 90 pp., ?
Kondo, Masahiro and Kondo Katsuhiko: "Shokuchu shokubutsu, Nyushu kara
saibai made" (Carnivorous Plants). Bunken Shuppan, Tokyo, 1972. No
ISBN, 1.600 JPY, hardcover + color dust jacket.
Descr.: in Japanese, 292 pp., 200 color photos, many B&W photos and
drawings. ?
Kondo, Katsuhiko and Kondo, Masahiro: "Genshoku Shokuchu shokubutsu"
(Carnivorous Plants of the World in Colour). Ienohikari Association,
Tokyo, 1983. ISBN 4-259-53549-8, paperback + color dust jacket and
plastic cover, $12.00 (1.700 JPY).
Descr.: in Japanese, 232 pp., 220 color photos. Excellent resource for
the photos, nearly all of which are correctly identified.
(some mistakes are p.55 D.dichrosepala for D.paleacea
p.58 D.dilato-petiolaris for D.petiolaris ?
p.64 is rather D.rechingeri(->citrina) for D.pycnoblasta
p.78 D.subhirtella ssp.moorei for D.sulphurea
p.79 D.villosa ?
p.107 N.macfarlanei ?
p.110 N.fusca for N.maxima
p.113 N.ovata for N.pectinata
? p. N. sp.nova ? for N.petiolata
p.139 P.hemiepiphytica for P.colimensis
p.157 U.bisquamata (former U.capensis)
p.160 U.novae-zealandiae for U.dichotoma
p.161 U.benthamii for U.inaequalis (former U.benthamii)
p.170 U.reniformis for U.nephrophylla
p.182 bottom left: U.inaequalis for U.volubilis
Kurata, Shigeo: "Nepenthes of Mt. Kinabalu". Sabah National Park Trustees,
Sabah National Park Publication No.2, Kota Kinabalu, 1976. no ISBN ,
paperback, ?
Descr.: 80 pp., 27 color and B&W plates. An excellent reference work on
Nepenthes on this mountain and Nepenthes in general, although it is
too short.
Labat, Jean-Jacques and Starosta, Paul: "L'Univers des plantes carnivores"
(The World of Carnivorous Plants ?). DuMay, Paris, 1993. ISBN
2-906450-74-X, hardcover, 320 Ffrs
Descr.: in French, 140 pp., 113 p. of photos (effective close-ups),
each remaining page is devoted to one CP genus (description, species,
habitat life cycle, detailed growing tips), a list of CP species,
glossary, addresses of CP societies and sources, limited bibliography,
a couple of errors: p.67 - not N.maxima, p.77 - not N.truncata.
Review by D.E.Schnell CPN 24(2), 1995, p.53-4.
Lecoufle, Marcel: "Carnivorous Plants - Care and Cultivation". Blandford,
London, 1990. ISBN 0-7137-2185-5, hard cover, US$ 29.95, or
0-304-34330-7, paperback, US$ 19.95 (also in French: "Comment Choisier
et Cultiver vos Plantes Carnivores", Editions Bordas, Paris, 1989, ISBN
2-04-018457-0, 230 Ffrs).
Descr.: 144 pp., 152 color photos, 22 B&W + 4 color drawings, 4 maps,
a few tables. Chapters: Part I:General principle - CPs: an introduction
(8 p.), Capture and absorption of prey (4 p.), General principles of
cultivation (11 p.), Part II:Traps and flowers (16 p. of nice photos),
Part III:Principal species in cultivation (104 p. describing 35 species),
CP list, Glossary, Bibliography, CP societies. Filled with a vast number
- not worth it if you're looking for correct information, but photographs
are very good.
Lerner, Carol: "Pitcher Plants: the elegant insect traps". William Morrow
& Co., NY, 1983. ISBN 0-688-01717-7, hardcover, US$ 12.95 or
0-688-01718-5, paperback, US$ 11.00.
Descr.: juvenile literature, 63 + 1 p., B&W/color drawings, 1 map. No
information on cultivation. Review CPN 12/2 (1983) p.53 by D.E.Schnell:
"This superb little book...should be in every CP enthusiast's library. ".
Review CPN 12(1), 1983, p.? by D.E.Schnell, see also CPN 19(1&2), 1990,
p.32-40.
Lloyd, Francis E.: "Carnivorous Plants". Series: New series of plant
science books, V.9, Chronica Botanica Company, Waltham, Massachusets,
1942. (following ed. Dover Publications, NY, 1976, paperback) ISBN
0-486-23321-9, US$ 7.95, hardcover.
Descr.: XVI + 352 pp. (11 figures in text, 38 B&W plates), much
information on anatomy, histology and early experiments with digestion.
A very good book with extended references. Together with Darwin should be
in a library of every CP botanically founded enthusiast. (Juniper et al.)
Louveaux, Jean: "Plantes carnivores et vegetaux hostiles" (?). Series:
L'Aventure de la vie X, Hachette, Paris, 1965. ISBN ?, ? cover, ?
Descr.: in French, 108 pp., ?, describes many CPs as well as
poisonous plants.
Lowrie, Allen: "Carnivorous Plants of Australia" Vol.1. University of Western
Australia Press, 1987. ISBN 0-85564-254-8 or 0-85564-253-X, AU$ 27.50
hardcover or AU$ 21.00 paperback.
Descr.: XXVI + 202 pp., 133 colour photos, 51 drawings, 47 range maps.
Preface, the grouping and dichotomous keys to most of tuberous sundews,
detail botanical description of 46 species of erect, climbing, rosetted
and fan-leaved tuberous sundews, glossary, bibliography, index.
An excellent book. Review CPN 17(1), 1987, p.27
Lowrie, Allen: "Carnivorous Plants of Australia" Vol.2. University of Western
Australia Press, 1989. ISBN 0-85564-299-8 or 0-85564-300-5, AU$ 27.50
hardcover or AU$ 21.00 paperback.
Descr.: XXXVIII + 202 pp., 172 colour photos, 45 drawings, 46 range maps.
Preface, the dichotomous key to pygmy sundews and their gemmae,
description of life cycle of pygmies, their habitats and natural
hybrids, botanical description of 40 pygmies + 2 non-pygmy, non-tuberous
droseras + 3 tuberous droseras. The same format as Vol.1. In the light
of new discovers there are some old names, field names...
(e.g. shown D.rechingeri is D.citrina, D.coolamon is D.rechingeri.).
Review CPN 19(1&2), 1990, p. 49-50 by D.E.Schnell, CPN 19(3&4), 1990,
p.? by M.Cheek. Highly recomended.
Lowrie, Allen: "Carnivorous Plants of Australia" Vol.3. University of Western
Australia Press, 1996 ?
Descr.: (waiting for being published)
Macfarlane, J. M.: "Cephalotaceae". In Engler, Adolf (ed.): Das Pflanzenreich,
IV.116, Heft 47, Wilhelm Engelmann, Leipzig und Berlin, 1911.
ISBN ?, hardcover.
Descr.: in Latin with English introduction, 15 pp., 4 drawings, .
Macfarlane, J. M.: "Nepenthaceae". In Engler, Adolf (ed.): Das Pflanzenreich,
IV.111, Heft 36, Wilhelm Engelmann, Leipzig und Berlin, 1908.
ISBN 3-7682-2036-2, hardcover, DM 30.00.
Descr.: 95 pp., in Latin with English introduction (26 p.), 19 drawings.
Description and a Latin key to 58 species, about 75 hybrids.
Macfarlane, J. M.: "Sarraceniaceae". In Engler, Adolf (ed.): Das
Pflanzenreich, IV.110, Heft 34, Wilhelm Engelmann, Leipzig und Berlin,
1908. ISBN 3-7682-2034-6, hardcover, DM 15.00.
Descr.: 43 pp., in Latin with English introduction (24 p.), 10 drawings,
1 B&W photo. Description of Darlingtonia, Heliamphora nutans, 7 species of
Sarracenia (but S.leucophylla is referred as S.Drummondii, S.alata as
S.Sledgei) and about 30 Sarracenia hybrids.
Nelson, E. Charles: "Venus's Flytrap-Aphrodite's Mousetrap". Boethius
Press, Aberystwyth, Wales, 1990. ISBN ?, ? cover, ?
Descr.: ?, a very interesting and hilarious book, no CP information in it,
other than historical aspects of VFTs. Review CPN 24(2), 1991 p.124 by
D.E.Schnell.
Nielsen, Nancy J.: "Carnivorous Plants". First book, Franklin Watts, 1992.
ISBN 0-531-20056-6, hard bound or ISBN 0-531-15644-3, paperback, $18.43
or $5.95.
Descr.: juvenile literature, 64 pp., 26 color photos (mostly close-ups).
Describes various plants that prey on animals, including Venus Fly Trap,
bladderwort, and pitcher plant. Index, bibliography. This book is not an
update to a work by J.F.Waters.
Nothhelfer, Ingo: "Fleischfressende Pflanzen - Insektivoren" (?). Spreyer,
Eigenverlag des Autors. ISBN ?, ? cover, DM 6.00
Descr.: in German, 65 pp., 28 B&W pictures (2nd class). a cheap old
brochure, rather intended for the customers of the author's nursery
than for serious readers.
Oikawa, Tetsuya: "Muyuso" (Nepenthes - the Grief Vanishing). Series: Jungle
Books, Parco Co., Japan, 1992. ISBN 4-89194-309-2, hard bound,
2.000 JPY.
Descr.: in Japanese, 66 pp., a few color drawings, 72 color photos of
Nepenthes in their natural habitats (species: N.ampullaria,
N.bicalcarata, N.edwardsiana, N.eymai, N.fusca, N.gracilis, N.lowii,
N.maxima, N.merrilliana, N.mirabilis, N.northiana, N.rafflesiana,
N.rajah, N.reinwardtiana, N.stenophylla, N.tentaculata, N.villosa,
N.x kinabaluensis), 1 to 9 photos of each mentioned species, information
on morphology and functions of Nepenthes. The photos are so beautiful
that at least Nepenthes enthusiasts should have this book.
Ornduff, Robert: "Islands on Islands: Plant life on the Granite Outcrops
of Western Australia". Lecture Number Fifteen, the University of
Hawaii Press, Harold L. Lyon Arboretum, Honolulu, 1987.
ISSN ?, ? cover, ?
Descr.: 32 pp., B&W photos, description of habitats of D.gigantea,
D.glanduligera, D.macrantha, D.menziesii, D.stolonifera ssp.stolonifera
& ssp.rupicola, D.subhirtella, Polypompholyx multifida, P.tenella, and
U.violacea, a good booklet.
Overbeck, Cynthia: "Carnivorous Plants". A Lerner natural science book,
Lerner Publications Co., Minneapolis, 1982 (adapted from Kiyoshi
Shimizu: Shokuchu Shokubutsu (1977)). ISBN 0-8225-9535-4, paperback,
US$ 5.95 or ISBN 0-8225-1470-2, hard bound, US$ 7.95
Descr.: juvenile literature, 48 pp., very good color photos. No info
on cultivation, no scientific names, no chapter headings. Describes
Venus flytrap, sundew, pitcher plant, and bladderwort, and explains
how active and passive traps work. See also CPN 19(1&2), 1990, p.32-40.
Phillipps, Anthea and Lamb, Anthony: "Pitcher - Plants of Borneo".
Natural History Publications (Borneo) Sdn. Bhd., Kota Kinabalu, Sabah,
Malaysia. ISBN 983-812-009-X, hardcover + color dust jacket (with
a watercolour painting & a photo), RM 95.00 (incl. postage, = $38).
Descr.: X + 171 pp, 1 B&W + 18 color photos, 31 B&W drawings + 38
watercolour paintings, 2 maps. Describes 32 + 1 new sp. of Nepenthes +
7 hybrids found in the island of Borneo. Chapters: Discovery and History
(28 p.), The Pitcher-plant (14 p.), Ecology and Natural History (13 p.),
Pitcher-plants in Floklore (5 p.), The Bornean Species and Selected Hybrids
(96 p.) + Glossary, Bibliography (7 p.) and Index. A very good book!
Phillipps, Anthea and Lamb, Anthony: "Pitcher - Plants of East Malaysia
and Brunei". Nature Malysiana Vol. 13, No. 4, 1988. ISSN 0125-5318,
soft cover, US$ 2.5
Descr.: 20 pp., 80 color photos + a photo on cover. Although this is
only an article, it is so important and nice that is included here.
It is divided into sections: List of species (25 sp.), Biology (a general
description of a Nepenthes, relationships Nepenthes and insects), Uses,
The species (the distribution of 25 sp., their characteristics +
interesting notes on soil etc.), References. Especially photos are
excellent!
Pietropaolo, James and Pietropaolo, Patricia Ann.: "The World of Carnivorous
Plants". R.J.Stoneridge, Shortsville, N.Y., 1974. ISBN 74-78287,
soft cover, US$ 6.30
Descr.: 128 pp., 58 B&W photos, a short informative booklet dealing mainly
with North American CPs including some weird anecdots and some more
worthwhile experiments comparing growing environments (light, soil,... ).
Pietropaolo, James and Pietropaolo, Patricia Ann.: "Carnivorous Plants of the
World". Timber Press, Portland, Oregon, 1986. ISBN 0-88192-066-5,
hard bound, US$ 30.30
Descr.: 206 pp., 55 color photos, 63 line drawings, it is an enlarged
edition of their previous work, 10 p. intro, 114 p. describing various
CP genera and species, 28 p. on cultivation, 22 p. about pests & diseases,
propagation, hybridization and about 10 p. of various appendices (CP
sources, societies...), a very good book.
Poole, Lynn and Poole, Gray Johnson: "Insect-Eating Plants". Thomas Y.
Crowell Co., NY, 1963. ISBN 0-690-44052-9, hard bound, US$ 4.50
Descr.: juvenile literature, VII+ 87 + 1 pp., 25 B&W drawings. Includes
instructions for maintaining a terrarium, a sample from a plant watching
journal, and a list of sources. See also CPN 19(1&2) 1990, p.32-40.
Prince, Jack Harvey: "Plants that Eat Animals". Thomas Nelson, Publishers,
Nashville, 1979. ISBN 0-840-76599-1, ? cover, US$ 6.95
Descr.: juvenile literature, 92 pp., B&W drawings and photos
(unimpressive). Discusses life processess of several types of CPs,
includes instructions for cultivating. See also CPN 19(1&2), 1990,
p.32-40.
Prior, Sophia: "Carnivorous plants and "the man-eating tree"". Field
Museum of natural history, Chicago, 1939. ISBN ?, ? cover
Descr.: 20 pp. + 8 plates, ?
Rahn, Joan Elma: "Traps & Lures in the Living World". Athenum, NY, 1980.
ISBN 0-689-30766-7, ? cover, US$ 8.95
Descr.: juvenile literature, VII + 94 pp., B&W drawings and photos.
A very good book for children, no information on cultivation, scientific
names used very occasionally.
Rondeau, J. Hawkeye: "Carnivorous Plants of California". Edited by
author: J.Hawkeye Rondeau PhD, 37 Sunnyslope Avenue, San Jose, CA
95127 USA, 1991. No ISBN, spiral bound W/plastic cover, US$ 14.50.
Descr.: 51 pp., 6 color photos, 3 drawings, 3 maps, a description and
distribution of CPs in California (D.anglica, D.rotundifolia, D.x obovata,
P.vulgaris, P.macroceras, U.gibba, U.intermedia, U.minor, U.macrorhiza,
U.ochroleuca and Darlingtonia californica). Review CPN 21(3), 1992, p.79
Rondeau, J. Hawkeye: "Carnivorous Plants of the West, Volume II:
California,
Oregon and Washington". Edited by the author: J.Hawkeye Rondeau
PhD, 37 Sunnyslope Avenue, San Jose, CA 95127 USA, 1995. No ISBN,
spiral bound w/plastic cover, US$ 16.00 + 3.00 S&H inside US.
Descr.: 82 pp., 7 color photos, some B&W drawings and range maps.
Chapters: Introduction, Droseraceae, Lentibulariaceae (BTW, here is a
Latin description of P. macroceras ssp. nortensis (ssp. nova)) ,
Sarraceniae, Exotics. Extended references (24 p). It is a
scientifically oriented botanical book, an update and geographical
expansion of his previous book. Not a book with advices for CP
growers. Review CPN 24(4), 1995, p.?
Schnell, Donald E.: "Carnivorous Plants of the United States and Canada".
John F. Blair, Publisher, Winston-Salem, NC, 1976. ISBN 0-910244-90-1,
hard bound + color dust jacket, US$ 9.50
Descr.: 125 pp., 116 color photos, 7 drawings, 25 maps. Chapters: CPs
- introduction (15 p.), VFT (6 p.), The Eastern North American
pitcher plants (30 p.), The California pitcher plant (4 p.), The
sundews (15 p.), The butterworts (12 p.), The bladderworts (13 p.),
Growing North American CPs (18 p., notes on field collection), Additional
Reading, Glossary, Derivation of scientific names, Index.
The species are described in great detail including key. A wonderful
book which can be recommended to everyone.
Schulz, Bruno: "Fleischfressende Pflanzen". A.Ziehmsen Verlag, Wittenberg
Lutherstadt, Die neue Brehnm Buecherei, 1965. ISBN ?, ? cover
Descr.: 112 pp., 53 B&W? photos. Describes the CP-phenomenon, no
horticulture, no full description of the species.
Schwartz, Randall: "Carnivorous Plants". Praeger Publishers, NY, 1974.
ISBN 0-275-51580-X, hard bound, US$ 6.95; Avon Books, 1975, ISBN
0-380-00518-2 hard bound or 0-380-26989-2, paperback, US$1.25
Descr.: 128 pp., B&W photos, filled with lots of mistakes
(e.g.D.schizandra and tropical butterworts should be exposed
to full sun or high-mineral tap water will not affect CPs)
Shikata, Kinji: "Shokuchu-shokubutsu, jitsuyo-hyakka-jiten" (Insectivorous
Plants, Encyclopedia for Practical Use). Shakai-shisosha, 1962. ISBN
?, ?
Descr.: in Japanese, ?
Shimizu, Denkichi: "Mushi o taberu shokubutsu" (Plants That Eat Insects).
Koseisha, 1956. No ISBN ?, ?
Descr.: in Japanese, ?
Shimizu, Kiyoshi: "Hae-tori-gusa" (Venus's Flytrap). Iwasaki Shoten, 1981.
No ISBN ?, ?, 1100JPY.
Descr.: in Japanese, ?
Shimizu, Kiyoshi: "Shokuchu shokubutsu no himitsu" (The Mystery of
Carnivorous Plants). Akane Shobo, Tokyo, 1972 (2nd ed.1977). No ISBN,
880 JPY, hardcover + color paper box.
Descr.: in Japanese, juvenile literature, 54 pp., 57 color photos. ?
Shimizu, Kiyoshi: "Shokuchu-shokubutsu, Shimizu Kiyoshi shashin-shu"
(Insectivorous Plants, Photo Album by Kiyoshi Shimizu). Seibundo
Shinkosha, 1966. No ISBN, ?
Descr.: in Japanese, ?
Shivas, Roger G.: "Pitcher Plants of Peninsular Malaysia & Singapore".
Maruzen Asia Pte. Ltd., Singapore, 1984. ISBN 9-971-954-16-8,
paperback, US$ 10.50.
Descr.: 58 pp., 21 color plates, 6 B&W plates, chapters on general biology
of Nepenthes, a key, description of 12 species, their distribution and
hybrids, cultivation notes. Review CPN 13(2), 1984, p.55.
Simons, Paul (editor): "A Guide to Carnivorous Plants". Croxley Green:
Carnivorous Plant Society, 1984. No ISBN ?, paperback, ?
Descr.: 16 pp., ?
Simpson, R. B.: "Pitchers in trade : a conservation review of the genera
Sarracenia, Darlingtonia and Heliamphora." Kew conservation review
Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, 1994. ISSN?: 0-947-64365-6, ? cover, L 6.00
Descr.: 61 pp, a very few B&W line drawings, ? maps. Contents:
Aknowledgements, Introduction, The genus Sarracenia (about two p. on each
species, sub-species and form), genus Darlingtonia (3 pages), genus
Heliamphora (3 pages), references and Annexes (Sarracenia key, checklist
of Sarracenia species, description of IUCN Red Data Book categories,
Proposed new IUCN criteria, US Conservation and Protection Status,
Definition of Artificial Propagation, a key to Heliamphora), glossary.
"It is not a book for beginners or average collectors and its definitely
not a coffee table book (i.e. its not pretty enough to leave out to
impress your friends)." (P.Temple)
Slack, Adrian: "Carnivorous Plants". Ebury Press, London, 1979, ISBN
0-262-19186-5 (following ed. MIT Press, Cambridge, Massachusets, 1980,
ISBN 0-262-69089-6, paperback or ISBN 0-262-19186-5, hard cover; Dorset,
England, 1981; rev.ed. Alpha Books, London, 1988, ISBN 0-7136-3079-5;
also in German: "Karnivoren - Biologie und Kultur der Insektenfangenden
Pflanzen", Eugen Ulmer, Stuttgart, 1985; in Dutch: "Vleesetende
Planten", Spectrum BV, 1989) US$ 13.95
Descr.: 240 pp., 16 color + 105 B&W photos, about 50 drawings. Chapters:
Part I:Description: The CPs:An introduction (10 p.), The pitcher plants
of continental America (54 p.), The tropical pitcher plants (14 p.),
The West Australian pitcher plant (3 p.), Genlisea (3 p.), The passive
flypapers (8 p.), The active flypapers (52 p.), The spring traps (10 p.),
The bladder traps (22 p.), II:Cultivation - 45 p. + 3 appendices
(Raising Sarracenia, hybrids, Triphyophyllum, Nepenthes horticultural
hybrids), Bibliography & references, List of Supplies, Glossary, Index.
One of basic books on CPs, D.E.Schnell said in 1985 "It is the best
general survey book for a popular audience published to date. It
contains a detailed section on cultivation, a list of sources, and
a helpful glossary."
Slack, Adrian: "Insect-Eating Plants and How to Grow Them". Alpha Books,
London, 1986 (University of Washington Press, 1988; also in French:
"Les Plantes Carnivores les Cultiver"?, Editions Diagone-Levy, Paris).
ISBN 0-295-96637-8, paperback, US$ 9.95
Descr.: 172 pp., Nomen est omen: The follow up of his first book takes
reliably care of the cultural needs of the cultivated species and those
which should be, alltogether treating about 200 species with short
description and advice of an expert. His first book was great but with
this one he wrote another most useful book which leaves almost no need
for any other popular book. The photo of U.neprophylla shows U.reniformis
in fact (p.?).
Stehli, Dr.Georg: "Pflanzen auf Insektenfang" (). Kosmos, Stuttgart, 1934.
ISBN ?, ? cover
Descr.: 79 pp., in German, a unique old booklet because of being printed
with Fraktur letters. Plants that catch animals including a few Aroids,
Aristolochia, insectivorous fungi etc. are discussed. Striking
with its writing but convincing with some almost modern photos
(including Heliamphora in culture). No cultural advice.
Studnicka, Miloslav: "Masozrave rostliny" (Carnivorous Plants). Zivou
prirodou, Academia, nakl. CSAV, Praha, 1984. ISBN 21-112-84, hard
cover, 35 Kc (< US $2.00).
Descr.: in Czech, 152 + 12 pp., 81 color photos, 4 maps, 10 whole-page
drawings, 59 pages of description of various genera and species, 23
pages describing kinds of traps, their mechanisms and digestion of prey,
chapters on cultivation, propagation, crossing, CP on agar soil. A very
good book even though some statements have not already been true. The
only one in Czech language. The photo of P.hirtiflora doesn't show this
species.
Suzuki, Yoshigoro: "Shokuchu shokubutsu, Torikata fuyashikata" (Insectivorous
Plants). Kajima Shoten, Tokyo, 1957, (2nd ed. 1971). No ISBN, 400 JPY,
hardcover + plastic cover.
Descr.; in Japanese, 168 pp., 124 B&W photos. ?
Swenson, Allen: "Cultivating Carnivorous Plants". Doubleday & Co., Garden
City, New York, 1977. ISBN 0-385-11148-7, ? cover, US$ 7.95.
Descr.: 152 + XIII pp., 66 photos, 13 line-drawings. 12 p. on cultivation,
99 p. about various plants and genera including fungi, experiments
with CPs, CPs on display. Includes index, bibliography.
Szesze, Michael: "Teachers Guide to Carnivorous Plants, Educational Aids".
Edited by the author: Michael Szesze, 3431 Bayside Forest Court,
Huntington, MD., 20639, USA, 1995?. No ISBN, staple bound, US$10.00 +
2.00 shipping.
Descr.: 75 pp., ? drawings. Designed for students of all ages, contains
hands-on activities including experiments, games puzzles, flip book...
Also available is a CP educational board game Bugs in the Bog (US$ 25.00
+ 2.00 shipping).
Taylor, Peter: "The Genus Utricularia - A Taxonomic Monograph". Kew Bulletin
Additional Series XIV, Royal Botanic Gardens, 1989. ISBN 0-947643-72-9
or 0-11-250046-3, paperback, US$ 68.00
Descr.: 724 pp. (incl. 220 p. of line drawings and 8 halftone plates),
an excellent monograph of bladderworts covering 214 recognized species,
morphology and anatomy of the genus, splendid keys, complete bibliography
and index... According to the review CPN 19(1&2), 1990, p.51-2 by D.E.
Schnell "I can recommend this book without reservation, and it should be
in the personal library of all serious CP students...", see also CPN
20(1&2), 1991.
Temple, Paul: "Carnivorous Plants". A Wisley Handbook, Royal Horticultural
Society, London, 1988 (printing 1989, ISBN 0-304-31145-6), (rev. ed.
1993, ISBN 0-304-32064-1), paperback, US$ 5.95.
Descr.: 64 pp., 40 color photos, 7 tables. Chapters: Introduction,
What is a CP? (4 p.), Cultivation (13 p.), Growing outdoors (4 p.),
Growing indoors (2 p.), Popular CPs (24 p.), Pests & diseases (5? p.),
Sources of supply (4 p.), Index. One serious mistake - showed U.intermedia
is U.ochroleuca. It's a very good especially for beginners or intermediate
growers. Review CPN 22(1&2), 1993, p.42 by D.E.Schnell.
Waters, John Frederick: "Carnivorous Plants". Series: A First book, Franklin
Watts, NY, 1974. ISBN 0-53102-700-7, hard bound, US$ 4.50.
Descr.: juvenile literature, VII + 60 + 1 pp., nicely ilustrated by B&W
drawings, diagrams and photos. Includes bibliography, notice in CPN 4(1),
1975, p.52 by D.E. Schnell and J.A.Mazrimas.
Wexler, Jerome: "Secrets of the Venus's Fly Trap". Dodd, Mead & Co., NY,
1981. ISBN 0-396-07941-5, hardbound + color dust jacket, US$ 6.95
Descr.: juvenile literature, 64 pp., 80 B&W photos. No scientific
names, no page numbering, a very excellent book on Dionaea for children
(details its growth, its reaction to various foods and how to care
for them at home), review CPN 10(2?), 1981, p.82-3 by S.E.Williams, see
also CPN 19(1&2), 1990, p.32-40.
Wexler, Jerome: "Sundew stranglers: plants that eat insects". Dutton
Children's Books, NY, 1995. ISBN 0-525-45208-7, hard bound?, US$ 15.99
Descr.: juvenile literature 45 pp., ?. Describes what sundew plants are
and how the digest prey. D.capensis illustrate. Review CPN 24(4), 1995,
p.?: "A good book to give someone in the preteen years an introductory
course."
Yamakawa, Gakusaburo."Shokuchu shokubutsu" (Insectivorous Plants). Series:
Color Books, Hoikusha, Osaka, Japan, 1978. ISBN 4-586-50446-3, 620 JPY,
paperback.
Descr.: in Japanese, 152 pp., 63 color + 85 B&W photos, 20 drawings, 15
maps. ?
no author: "Carnivorous Plants". Centre for life studies, Zoological
Gardens, London, 1985. ISBN ?, ? cover, US$ 2.50 incl. surface mail
postage.
Descr.: 57 pp., intent as a school educational tool, excellent line
drawings, information on trap functions, methods of propagation,
a discussion of horticulture and cultivation, a list of sources (of
plant material and of educational materials including slides, books
and VCR tapes. (One of) the best short introductions to CP, with all
information needed for the beginning. Review CPN 16(3), 1987, p.88 by
D.E.Schnell (the same one in CPN 17(2), 1988, p.40)
no author: "Carnivorous Plants". Ely: Ely Area Resource Organisation,
A Botanic Garden guide, Cambridge University Botanic Garden, 1979.
ISBN(?) 0-904-46357-5, paperback, L 0.70.
Descr.: 16 p., ?, 1 map. Text by Kathryn Woodcock
no author (?): "Hui dong de zhi wu" (Plants that can move). Series: Zhong
Hua er tong zong he bai Ke, 13 (Chinese children encyclopedia), Zhong
Wen Book Co. Ltd., Taiwan, 1987.
Descr.: in Chinese (?), primarily for children, 31 pp., beautiful photos
(?) and simple text both illustrate where CPs grow and their trap
mechanisms.
Some other interesting books:
Bonnivier, Gaston: "La legende des Plantes Carnivores" (The Legend of
Carnivorous Plants). ?, 1908. ?
Descr.: according to this book there are no CPs existing. ?
George, Uwe: "Inseln in der Zeit" (?). GEO im Verlag Gruner und Jahr,
Hamburg, 1988. ISBN 3-570-06212-0, DM 80.00., ? hard bound.
Descr.: in German, ? pp., ? photos. A book not written on CPs but
about the lost world in Venezuela. Breathtaking pictures of tepuis.
Here is a special chapter (p. 201-221) on the secret of sun pitchers,
but Heliamphoras, Droseras and Utricularias appear throughout the book.
Wonderful photos including some species of Heliamphora which have not
been published yet.
Graf, Alfred Byrd: "Exotica, series 4 international : pictorial
cyclopedia of exotic plants from tropical and near-tropic regions".
12th ed., East Rutherford, N.J. : Roehrs Co. Publishers, 1985.
ISBN, ? cover
Descr.: 2 volumes (2576 p.)
This book does not focus primarily on CPs but rather on several
exotic plant species, although it does have excellent photos of many
species of Nepenthes, Sarracenias, Droseras, Pinguiculas, as well as
Dionaea, Cephalotus, Roridula gorgonias, Drosophyllum, Byblis,
and a black and white photo of the traps of Genlisea repens.
Rey, Hans Augusto: "Elizabite: adventures of a carnivorous plant". Harper
& brothers, NY, London, 1942 (2nd ed. Linnet books, Hamden, Conn., 1990).
ISBN 0-2-8-02288-0, ? cover, US $ 17.00
Descr.: 32 pp., some drawings, a CP story in rhyme: an unusual Venus
Flytrap bites everything in sight and finally wins fame by capturing
a burglar.
Sekino, Yoshiharu: "Giana kochi" (The Lost World). Kodansha, Tokyo,
Japan, 1989. ISBN 4-06-100373-9, paperback + color dust jacket,
3.600 JPY.
Descr.: in Japanese, 172 pp., 144 p. of color photos, 1 color + 2 B&W
maps, 3 diagrams. 14 p. of description of tepuis. This is a book devoted
to Venezuelan tepuis. It is divided into 7 parts: Angell Fall (13 p.),
Auyan-tepui (50 p.), Roraima (50 p.), Neblina (20 p.), Plants of tepuis
(10 p.), and history (14 p.). ? The photograps are really gorgeous!
no author: "The Visual dictionary of plants." Series: Eyewitness
visual dictionaries. Dorling Kindersley, New York, 1992. ISBN
1-5645-8017-2, ? cover, ?.
Descr.: 58 pp., ? photos, ?. The books has Darlingtonia on the
cover, Sarracenia purpurea on p.7, and other CPs on p.54-55.
The structures are tagged and they have micrograph of lobe of
VFT, wall of pitcher of nepenthes, and butterwort leaf, as well
as a sequence of photos showing the development of modified leaf
of cobra lily and nepenthes. Includes index.
Videos:
"Death Trap". VHS video by Time-Life, 1989. Time-Life Video, 777 Duke
Street, Alexandria, VA 22314.
Descr.: 60 min., shown plants: Pinguicula, Nepenthes, Heliamphora,
Cephalotus, detailed: Drosera, Utricularia, Dionaea, Aldrovanda,
Sarracenia, unidentified bromeliad. Beautiful time-lapse photography
of close-ups of growth and digestion. Discussed is a mechanism of
trap closure, symbiotic relationships with insects, a probable
evolution of CPs. Other 'peculiarities' are shown (mimosa,
Roridulla). A nice video!
"Beautiful and Hungry - Carnivorous Plants". Siegfried Hartmayer,
A Hartmayer Production, Germany, 1994. Available from author:
Siegfried Hartmayer, Wittlinger Strasse 5, 79576 Weil am Rhein, Germany.
Systems S-VHS and VHS, DM 46 + postage (DM 15).
Descr.: 60 (?) minutes, shows plants growing in Singapore, Australia,
Germany, Switzerland and Seychelles, mainly Nepenthes, Drosera and
Cephalotus.
"Beautiful and Hungry - Carnivorous Plants, Part 2". Siegfried Hartmayer,
A Hartmayer Production, Germany, 1994. Available from author:
Siegfried Hartmayer, Wittlinger Strasse 5, 79576 Weil am Rhein, Germany.
Systems S-VHS(PAL) and VHS(PAL), (NTSC not available!), DM 60.00 or US$
40.00. CD rom should be available at the end of 1996.
Descr.: 80 minutes, it is about northern Australia, it's CPs and their
associated insects, covers Kununurra Region, Beverley Springs, Darwin
Region, and Far North Queensland.
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