Snowdrop events 2011

[KentGardener]

Hanneke's new book Galanthomania is out at the end of January from Amazon and all other good book stores. Book Depositery is cheapest
http://www.bookdepository.co.uk/book/9789089892430/Galanthomania

That sounds very interesting Mark - with my birthday coming up in March that could be a present idea.

Has anyone seen a preview copy?  500 snowdrop pictures - do you know if it is going to contain some of the wonderful snowdrops from mainland Europe that we get tantalising photographs of from Hagen and co or is it covering drops already featured in the snowdrop 'bible'?

Many thanks.

[mark smyth]

John I have asked her already about the book but no reply so far

[Paddy Tobin]

Galanthomania
Snowdrops - Snowdrop
Hanneke van Dijk

From 01/30/2011 to your bookstore!

- The first book about snowdrops with the new official classification
»About the Book
 

Snowdrops are among the most popular bulbs. Every year in national and international events and snowdrops galanthofielen collectors and meet the many organized tours.
The book contains an alphabetical list of 500 different snowdrops. This is the first book in which the new official classification is given based on cultivar groups.
The bilingual book (English / Dutch) contains portraits of growers, collectors and other lovers of the snowdrop and is packed with information on history, breeding and disease.
The first book author Hanneke van Dijk made on this subject, Snowdrop, was a great success, was quickly sold out and was also translated into German.
An absolute must have for anyone who keeps snowdrops, both the professional grower and the average gardener and lover!
»Specifications
 

ISBN   :    9789089892430

NUR-code   :    426 | Garden plants
From 01/30/2011 to your bookstore! *
Size   :    unspecified
Product   :    book
Finish   :    Bound
Press   :    1
Number of pages   :    144
Edition   :     Terra Publishing
 
* Please note that it sometimes takes several days for a title effectively in the stores.
»About the author
 

Hanneke van Dijk
    Hanneke van Dijk is one of the most famous Dutch garden experts and a centipede. She writes for newspapers and magazines garden, gives lectures, organizes specialist garden tours and a series of books to her name. In addition, they frequently translate foreign books garden.

Other expenses of Hanneke van Dijk

   Spring Summer Autumn Winter
On your (garden) slippers by the seasons
Author (s):   Hanneke van Dijk
 

[ashley]

... and a centipede.

[David Nicholson]

... and a centipede.

...... and the average gardener and lover!!

[Paddy Tobin]

Hey, the two of you are awake tonight.

"Centipede" - the result of automated website translation. The challenge is to figure out what what the correct translation should be.

Paddy

[Maggi Young]

I'm thinking a reference to the busy nature of this lady.... occupied in many spheres.... thus having many feet to accomplish this hectic lifestyle  

It's a great description!

[Diane Clement]

  Other expenses  of Hanneke van Dijk  

   I suppose being a galanthophile can be expensive  

[mark smyth]

Hello Mark,
 
The information on the site of Amazon is not right (anymore).

The size of the book is now 160 pages and it will cost 30 euros (I don't know what the price will be at Amazone).
 
The 500 pictures of snowdrops will be 25 on a page of 25 x 25 cm.
New is the classification in ten groups, based on the flowers. By looking at the flower it is possible to decide the group.
There is a determination key for the groups and also a key for one of the groups.
The classification is made with the help of specialists and taxonomists.
 
The interviews are with snowdroppersons in England, Scotland, Holland, Belgium and Germany.
Sorry Mark, I did not visit Ireland.
 
The book is completely different from the book of Matt. My book is about snowdroppersons and the snowdropworld of today.
 
Matt and Joe verified the names and the pictures of the snowdrops.

It is not about Galanthus species but about the cultivars.

[WimB]

... and a centipede.

  It's a direct translation from the Dutch Word "duizendpoot". We have two meanings for "centipede", one being the animal, the other meaning "Jack of all trades".

[WimB]

  Other expenses  of Hanneke van Dijk  

   I suppose being a galanthophile can be expensive  

  Again, we use the same word (uitgave) for two meanings, one being "expenses" the other being "publications"...

[Paddy Tobin]

Wim,

Obviously, the automated translator cannot replicate the human insight.

Paddy

[Brian Ellis]

The information on the site of Amazon is not right (anymore).
The size of the book is now 160 pages and it will cost 30 euros (I don't know what the price will be at Amazon).

I am glad that I didn't pre order from the Book Depositery then Mark, as they don't do refunds if the price drops!

[mark smyth]

I have removed the link to Book Depository. We can choose where to buy the book from nearer the time when we see who is cheapest

[KentGardener]

The information on the site of Amazon is not right (anymore).
The size of the book is now 160 pages and it will cost 30 euros (I don't know what the price will be at Amazon).

I am glad that I didn't pre order from the Book Depositery then Mark, as they don't do refunds if the price drops!

The book depositery was only £16.88 with free postage - I can't imagine there will be a better offer than that.