Which book is your favorite?

[James P]

I think AKCA book store carried it for a while? JR

[aquitori]

Favorite book would have to be the tetra koi book...Always brought that book with me when I went to Douglas Fish Farm back in the day...

[schildkoi]

Koi Kichi and Koi2Kichi.

BUT, as it realtes to the specific question regarding describing quality, its hard to beat Kokugyo 1 and 2. That specific subject is a very tough one to handle in print alone. Even with the DVDs, pictures have a tough time in capturing that specific subject, after all, you cannot adequately judge a Koi from a picture, only the picture of a Koi from the picture. Given those limitations, Kokugyo 1 and 2 do an exceptional job.

Steve

[Russell Peters]

Does the Tetra book qualify? LOL

[koiczar]

Russ

I think Tony is in the "Roots" mode. Remembering when the hobby of koi WAS all about the koi and nothing else.

Tony

Didn't know you knew Douglas!?! Now there's a name from the past that could teach EVERYONE a thing or three!!

[Russell Peters]

My Tetra book is still in the nightstand next to my bed.
I think a lot of newbies find that book , and it serves a good purpose to start.

[Nancy M.]

1 of our first books, was "KOI" by. Grant Fugita and "Modern Nishikigoi" by. Takeo Kuroki. These 2 books helped us to get a better understanding of the koi hobby. Both are excellent reading material.

[aquitori]

Quote: Originally Posted by koiczar Russ I think Tony is in the "Roots" mode. Remembering when the hobby of koi WAS all about the koi and nothing else. Tony Didn't know you knew Douglas!?! Now there's a name from the past that could teach EVERYONE a thing or three!!

Douglas fish farm was the first "koi" dealer I went too. It was as close to Japan as I could get. Plus the guy was a breeder too. Those were the good ol'days!!!

[teddy]

Quote: Originally Posted by schildkoi Koi Kichi and Koi2Kichi. BUT, as it realtes to the specific question regarding describing quality, its hard to beat Kokugyo 1 and 2. That specific subject is a very tough one to handle in print alone. Even with the DVDs, pictures have a tough time in capturing that specific subject, after all, you cannot adequately judge a Koi from a picture, only the picture of a Koi from the picture. Given those limitations, Kokugyo 1 and 2 do an exceptional job. Steve

Hi all,
I just borrowed Kokugyo DVD version and so far I think kokugyo emphasises on pattern .
What book explain about selecting koi specially from body point of view..
perhaps with comparison with the same variety and size to make it more clear

rgsd,
teddy

[lildude]

Kokugyo vol.1

Dont have vol. 2 yet.