Turbinicarpus books or publications?

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Turbinicarpus books or publications?

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I'm wondering if anyone who particularly likes this genus has a favorite book or piece of reading on Turbinicarpus? I'd like to know as much as I can about these quarky plants (for the most bang for my buck.)

To anyone who can respond on the subject, thank you.
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Zachar's book is a pretty easy-to-follow book on the subject and is almost sold out:

http://www.exoticplantbooks.com/detail/?product_id=2" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

The Donati book is more involved, but still a good number of copies available:

http://www.exoticplantbooks.com/detail/?product_id=110" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
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Thanks Daiv.
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Gymnocactus is usually included in Turbinicarpus these days. You may find this link of interest. Click on the plant names and illustrations etc come up and clicking on the illustrations enlarges them:-

http://www.cactusplant.co.uk/page9.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Also:-

http://www.mfaint.demon.co.uk/cactus/turbo/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

http://www.kakteenfotos.de/Turbinicarpus/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

http://www.cactofili.org/genere.asp?gen=turbinicarpus" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

http://www.turbinicarpus.net/gallery/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

http://www.mexiflor.net/turbinicarpus.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

http://www.ibiologia.unam.mx/slccs/www/ ... spinus.pdf" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

I have the Donatti book, but not seen the other one Daiv recommends. I have around 14 Turbinicarpus from memory without counting them.

T. subterraneus is the most quirky growing a long spindly stem from a tuberous root in habitat before producing a normal head on top:-
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