Did not read cover to cover, too intense, but turn to it when I am interested in a wood or wanted to know more. ( )

I finally got around to finish reading this book. It is an extremely comprehensive volume on hundreds of wood types listed by species name of the tree, but with common names given as well. So many of the woods listed were familiar yet very many were new to me. The book lists many characteristics of each type of wood including but not limited to the following: workability, common usages, availability, price ranges, health effects, hardness and the status of each type on international endangered species lists. The full color photographs of quartersawn faces and in many cases, the endgrain are beautiful. The book comes with no dust jacket, but it is not needed as the cover is a work of art in itself. Pages are on glossy paper and book has sturdy construction.
A reference book for woodworkers and others who appreciate the beauty and usefulness of wood.