This book is the first of its kind on the angler’s rod basic component – Tonkin bamboo. Author Luis Marden observed and photographed the entire process of the cultivation and processing of Tonkin bamboo in its growing area of Kwangtung Province. Beautiful color photos and fascinating commentary detail the growing conditions, the cut and scrubbed culms (stalks) of bamboo, steps in processing, and the final product. This book also traces the history of the split-bamboo fishing rod, features two appendices, an index, and much more. For any angler, collector, or bamboo enthusiast, this little book will be a very welcome addition.