The Iwokrama Rainforest is an oasis of unimaginable beauty, vibrant colour and texture, lush tropical vegetation, cool breezes and warm sunshine. All of these aspects are expertly captured in The Iwokrama Rain Forest, a soft-cover book by Shirley Felts. Mrs. Felts, who is best known worldwide for her floral and fruit still life watercolours; has compiled a collection of paintings of the Iwokrama Rainforest.

One can almost hear the gentle rustle of ferns and constant buzz of insects as you thumb through the pages. Let Shirley take you on a guided tour along the winding trails surrounded by towering buttresses; below your feet a carpet of leaves pulsing with life, above your head bright red macaws and colorful toucans streaking through the tree tops.

Also included in the book are personal glimpses and sketches from Shirley. The book retails for $2,500 Guyana dollars (US$13, Can$18) and can be purchased from the Iwokrama International Centre at the administrative offices, 77 High Street Kingston, Georgetown, or from the Iwokrama Forest Field Station.

For orders or information, please contact Annalise Bayney (592)222-1504.