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Koi Crazy Koi Book -Written By Peter Waddington

The Koi Crazy Book is a gift from Peter "Probably the best koi book in the world" Waddington.

The Koi Crazy Book was written between 2005 to 2008 and the information within is as up-to-date as is possible for the hobby of keeping Koi in 2009. The contents page of the book gives a brief outline of all topics covered and the 11 chapters have been written to detail, in full, every aspect of each topic.

I have written the book in mind of ALL classes of Koi enthusiasts, ranging from absolute beginners right through to those who are very experienced. Some pertinent information has been transferred from my first book ‘Koi Kichi’ in 1995, some has been transferred from my second book ‘Koi2Kichi’ in 2004 and the majority is new material I have prepared since then.

Koi 1 Book - Go Sanke Varieties

351 pages dedicated entirely to the study of the Gosanke varieties -origins, skin quality, growth development and characteristics of certain bloodlines.

Koi - sexing, judging, size and age, methods of rearing, colour, and skin quality.

Gosanke Varieties - The book goes into great detail discussing and providing photographic examples of sahi and kiwa, skin quality, growth and development, origins, bloodlines, and body forms for all the gosanke varieties.

Breeder sections include a detail history and description of production values for breeders in Nagaoaka, Ojiya, Uonuma, Isawa, Fukui, Hiroshima, and Fukuoaka regions. Just a partial lists includes Maruboshi, Hasegawa, Isa, Torazo, Shinoda, Izumiya, Hoshikin, Oomo, Maudo, Jinbei, Tanaka, Shintaro, Murata, Matsunosuke, Kachi, Sakai, Ueno, and Ogata.

In-depth explanations about Koi care and health, water chemistry, nutrition, etc.

Koi 2 Book - Kawari Varieties

Also 351 pages, dedicated entirely to the study of Kawari varieties - origins, skin quality, growth development and characteristics of certain bloodlines.

Shiro Utsuri, Ki Utsuri, Bekko, Asagi, Gin Rin varieties, Doitsu varieties, Shusui, Goshiki, Hajiro, Kumonryu, Chagoi, Soragoi, Ochiba, Midorigoi, Koromo, Yamabuki, Ogon, Matsuba, Hariwake, Kikusui, Kujaku, Kikokuryu, and many more! This section also discusses the development of varieties from Kobayashi Showa, Tatsu Magoi, and Asagi Magoi.

Similar to Volume 1, the book provides for an extensive discussion of various breeders of Kawari including Aoki, Ikarashi, Kase, Yotaro, Otsuka, Kataoka, Sakazume, Masaki, Kuniyasu, Ohya, Hirasawa, Chogorou, Miya, Yagenji, Hosokai, Kaneko, Ohfuchi, Yamasaki, Yamada, and Omosako.

Koi 2 Kichi

Koi 2 Kichi...This Is not just a book but an Atlas about Koi..

Back in 1995 Peter Waddington gave Koi Kichi to the world. Since then the book has been hailed by Koi lovers worldwide as THE must have book for serious hobbyists.

Koi 2 Kichi was almost two years of planning and writing, Peter's New Book, Koi 2 Kichi was released in early September 2004. Koi2Kichi is not just a book it's a Nishikigoi experience, a completely original and totally unique package. Unlike Koi Kichi, Koi2Kichi is a journey in TWO books

"The First Book - The Path to Understanding - from Mistake to Mystique
Deals with every aspect of Koi. From a detailed work about how Koi and the Koi industry emerged, water, an incredibly detailed segment on state of the art pond design, to health aspects, Koi shows and The Definitive Work on Tategoi. This aspect especially has been laboured over by Peter for years — the understanding of a lifetime in Koi.

The Second Book - The Path to Yamakoshi - the Highways and the Byways
Takes us on four basic journeys through the mountains of Yamakoshi. Starting from Nagaoka/Ojiya it takes an the reader on an incredible journey through the legendary villages of Niigata and visits literally hundreds of the leading breeders. It not only shows you where they are and how to find them, it actually takes you there! It reveals incredible details about many of the world leading breeders.

Koi Health Book

The Manual of Koi Health by Keith Holmes and Tony Pitman.

A comprehensive, illustrated and authoritative guide that offers practical advice about disease diagnosis, prevention and treatment.

Written by two experienced koi professionals, it includes a complete listing of all common koi diseases and how to treat them.

Explains treatments for parasites, bacterial, fungal and viral infections, ulcers, lesions, woulnds and stress conditions. Also explains preventative measures.

Hardcover, 160 pages with over 300 color photos.

An essential read for all Koi owners.

The Mystique of the Yamakoshimura Koi Book

The Mystique of the Yamakoshimura Koi Book is a new Peter Waddington Koi Book which is intended to be a very comprehensive guide to all Koi enthusiasts.

A5 Size it gives vast information on the Yamakoshirmura area for those who would like to visit or who have visited the area.

This is the birthplace of Nishikgoi.