This latest edition is twice as large as Mr. Earle's earlier work, back in 1963. 210 pages, including 131 color plates & 156 half-tone illustrations. This book covers 152 species, with concise descriptions & history. A useful book for anyone interested in cacti. Good glossary & bibliography are included as well as useful sections on cactus structure, culture & greenhouse cultivation. Many consider this the best cactus book for the layman ever published. An excellent field guide! Features non-technical plant descriptions in plain English. ISBN 0-935810-31-5 soft cover...$13.00 plus postage. ISBN 0-935810-30-7 hardbound, $24.95 plus postage. Standard library discount. Distributed by Tortilla Press, 8 Mulberry Lane, Bisbee, Arizona 85603.