Nature Aquarium: Complete Works 1985-2009 Hardcover – January 1, 2011

I've been more than a fan of Takashi Amano since I first cracked open a copy of Nature Aquarium World at Old Town Aquarium in Chicago back in the 80's as a kid. I've always said (to the few who would listen) that my life long love of aquaria will always fall into two phases - before and after I opened that book. I went from cheesy plastic plants and failed attempts at salt water to striving for freshwater planted aquariums with an eye for Japanese design. This book is simply as promised. His collected works in one book. The photos are well reproduced as is worthy of his gifts as a photographer and the preeminent aquascape designer.A reference I will return to for as long as I continue to strive for his level of mastery. I will never attain it, but it's a goal worth striving for.RIP Amano-Sama

This book is beautiful, well produced and inspiring. The wonderful Aquascapes on display in the book, created by Amano, are some of the best out there. Full page, full color and great printing are bolstered by informative text specifying what went into each tank pictured. I used this book as inspiration for my own tank and found myself going back to it again and again to get new ideas or simply enjoy what Amano is presenting here. Essential book for anyone interested in Aquariums and more importantly Aquascaping.

The most innovative and breathtaking designs from nature aquarium pioneer Takashi Amano. In this collection of works from the world-renowned aquarist, over 200 vibrant, full-color photos display the captivating beauty of nature aquariums while providing detailed, step-by-step instructions on how to create your own aquatic masterpiece. Along with expert advice on plant and fish selection, water chemistry, and maintenance, the author includes essays outlining aquarium aesthetics and his own personal design philosophies to inspire readers to create their own harmonious and tranquil nature aquarium designsIt was the gift for my 34 year old son, I have never seen him so happy, design is his passion.

This book is a must have for aquarists and makes a great coffee table book. Stunning pictures with amazing detail on glossy pages, plus anecdotes and tips from Amano himself. I find myself picking this book up at random times just to flip through it again and again,

It is a tribute to the now fallen aquascape pioneer Takashi Amano.Great book for the budding aquascaper, providing not only inspiration on what's possible, but enough technical detail to be helpful as well. It is NOT a manual, nor full of technical information. However, each picture of an Amano tank has the technical data next to it, showing what plants were used, what fish/inverts are in the tank, CO2 level, lighting used and at what level. I thoroughly enjoyed it and refer to it frequently.

I loved this book. It gave me so many ideas to use on my planted tanks, and people love going through it while visiting. Almost every page is 1/2 - 3/4 full of pictures of Takashi Amano planted aquariums. The only drawback is that, if you have poor eyesight, it may be a little difficult to actually read. The printing is probably .5 or .6 font. I can't really complain about that. If the writing was larger, the pictures would be smaller, or the book would be quite over-sized. The book gives some insight into Amano's mind, and each photo is accompanied by a list of the species of plants and fish pictured.

Beautifully compiled works of Takashi Amano. Generous sized hard cover book consisting of full page and full two-page color photos! Worth every penny to see the master aquarium artist's many works on glossy pages. This book is full of information on the fish and plants he uses, step-by-step instructions on creating your own beautiful aquarium, technical and artistic aspects of maintaining and improving your own aquarium and more. Included is a great overview of his life and how he was inspired to reach and elevate the art of aquascapes with fish to the highest level. A must see masterpiece of his masterpieces! You won't be disappointed.

great book for anyone who is interested in aquascapes. beautiful photography and clear detailed breakdown of the many tanks and component plants and materials from the one and only takashi amano. this is a must own. also makes a great coffee table book.truly the master aquarist, RIP Takashi Amano.