BAMBOO PRESERVATION COMPENDIUM by Walter Liese and Satish Kumar

[Scott]

Is anybody familiar with the BAMBOO PRESERVATION COMPENDIUM, published in 2004. This sounds like a great book, I'm trying to get hold of a copy. There's lots of references to it on the web, however I can't seem to find anywhere selling it.

[CaroleMeckes]

Check with Sue Turtle (absTreasurer@aol.com)

I think she might have some copies of the BAMBOO PRESERVATION COMPENDIUM for sale.

Carole

[Scott]

Thanks Carole, I should have mentioned I'm in Bangkok, Thailand. I will try contacting INBAR.

[Satish Kumar]

Is anybody familiar with the BAMBOO PRESERVATION COMPENDIUM, published in 2004. This sounds like a great book, I'm trying to get hold of a copy. There's lots of references to it on the web, however I can't seem to find anywhere selling it.

This is an INBAR publication. INBAR office in your country should be able to help you. Otherwise you may write to CIBART (INBAR) Jorbagh, New DElhi for getting a copy. If you fail to get it please contact me at satish_dun@yahoo.com. I will give you complete adddress as well as e-mail adddres.

I hapeen to be one of the authors.
Satish KUmar

[Scott]

Hi Satish,

Many thanks for posting here. A while ago I became a member of INBAR, one of the main reasons was to get this book. I've emailed several times, however it was to an office in China. I am still awaiting a reply and will try again soon.

I am living in Thailand and would like to build with D. Asper. Unfortunately Thailand is not an INBAR member.

Thanks again

Scott

[Scott]

Hi Dr. Satish,

I have emailed you regarding the publication, thanks.

[Scott]

It seems almost impossible to obtain a copy of this book, which is a real shame as bamboo preservation is vital for it's successful use.

I've joined INBAR with the promise of being able to purchase a copy, however they are not answering emails.

No wonder bamboo isn't being taken seriously as a building material, the little research that has been conducted is not accessible.

[CaroleMeckes]

Hi Scott,
I checked with Sue Turtle and she can send the Bamboo Preservation Compendium to you. The cost (including shipping) would be $36. A check made out to the American Bamboo Society in U.S. funds works or you could fax her a credit card number and all the details for shipping --Please note: she will be out of the country (in Ecuador on the BOTA trip) from Sept. 1 through 23 so if you want me to send it soon -- you will have to get the info pretty quickly.

Please correspond with her directly by email (ABSSTreasurer@aol.com)

Carole

[Scott]

Carole,

Thanks a lot, I shall email her.

[Danielc]

Hi Scott,
I'm based in Chiangmai and am setting up a company making and exporting contemporary furniture etc. We will be using bamboo a lot, but have the same problem as you regarding info for preservation, and especially splitting when exposed to climatic changes (such as when shipped from here to northern Europe and kept in a centrally-heated home during winter - splitting is a big problem!). If you have found out how to get this publication, I would be grateful if you would contact me (coxdaniel@yahoo.com), we too are trying to gather as much info as possible. Many thanks for any help :)

[Scott]

Hi Daniel,

I've emailed you, if you didn't receive the message, pls let me know by posting here,

Scott

[bambooza]

Hi Mr Satish..i m Wg Cdr Bhatia from the India. I have harvested a few groves of bamboo and am still trying to find out the basics of preservation. The end use is for welfare of military personnel. How do i get hold of this book...compendium.