Customer Reviews
Ideal Present - By: Jdc Kneebone, 17 Oct 2008 
I followed the advice of the previous reviewers as I needed a present for a friend. I was not disappointed. This is a super book. It is useful because it has all kinds of designs, not just huge displays which not everyone wants to make. There are simple methods to follow so designs can be tried out easily at home. I like the history of flower designs too which is presented interestingly with some historical photos. There are also large glossy pictures for just browsing. This book is an ideal present. I have never been very tempted to try out flower arranging myself but this flower design encyclopaedia is a real inspiration & has given even me some ideas.
Best flower arranging book - By: D&D, 27 Sep 2008 I am a flower-arranging novice & this book was recommended to me by someone who has run (for a couple of decades) one of the many NAFAS branches dedicated to flower arranging, after I complained that all the flower books from my library basically just had many pretty pictures that didn't really support mein creating good arrangements for myself, based on bunches I could get at the supermarket. I wanted a flower arranging book with principles & theories, a really good teaching book.
I was more than impressed with this one: over two dozen classic & modern design principles for bigger arrangements plus easy-to-follow smaller ideas, examples of show-work, equipment & techniques, how to condition the plant material (vital if you want your arrangement to continue looking good for more than a couple of days), & much more. Clear text & great photos. If you only want one book on flower arranging, this is it. For a collection, this is a must-add or a wonderful starting point.
Excellent Book! - By: MrsU, 01 Sep 2008 This is book is jam-packed with techniques, tips & advice.
It has loads of info on various styles & flowers, with very clear instructions for beginners. Highly Recomended!
Just what I wanted - By: Charles Harris, 08 Sep 2006 Lovely photographs & great contents just about sums this book up. There is lots to inspire youin this book & I, being a novice, particularly found the Equipment & Techniques chapter very useful. The flowers & foliage chapter is also a good guide to what is available. There is a hell of a lotin this book & I think it is great value for money.
