* * NEW BOOK -

Variation in British Butterflies
by A.S. Harmer.

'VARIATION IN BRITISH BUTTERFLIES' - A new book by A.S. Harmer illustrated by A.D.A. Russwurm is now finally available. This book contains 84 specially commissioned plates of watercolours by Donald Russwurm 53 colour photographs many of living examples of varieties, 12 black and white photographs and 8 diagrams. It includes a biography of the well known butterfly artist (who has illustrated, amongst others 'South's British Butterflies' and his own 'Aberrations of British Butterflies') as well as chapters on the theoretical and practical application of genetics to variation in butterflies and hints for techniques.
Visit http://www.variation-british-butterflies.co.uk  or write or phone to A.J.Pickles, 2A Park Avenue, Lymington, Hampshire, SO41 9GX. Tel: 01590 675 366 for brochure and order form.
The book currently costs £55 including delivery in the U.K. Details of additional carriage and methods of payment for overseas sales will be provided on request.

* * NEW BOOK -
Rearing the AGRODIAETUS of Italy (Lycaenidae)

by Alberto Bolognesi

(October 2000).  A5, p35 + 18 col plates with 295 photos.
Useful advice, observations and techniques for the successful rearing of Agrodiaetus from the egg to the imago.

Price is £10 Sterling incl. P&P, from the Author, write to
Alberto Bolognesi, Via Gabbro 7/7, 20161 MILNO - ITALY
or e-mail Alberto Bolognesi.

This is a very nice little book. Considering it must cost a couple of quid at least (2 pounds) to send from Italy, this is a bargain! The book has clear, concise and useful information and it is packed full of little photos of the ova / larvae / pupae & adults of Agrodiaetus species. I hope this is the first in a series and not just a one-off, because this is a spunking-good little book and represents some hard work on the part of the author.

It is all so easy to go over the top with a simple subject and end up with a book costing £100. The author has not done this.

If you have even the slightest interest in European Blues, then get this book. [Paul Batty].


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