Bob Harrison's terrible story of the ignorant beekeeper makes me wonder if
recalling our favorite books is really enough answer to the original
question - what books should be recommended to new beekeepers?  Many people
just don't read.
Learning from a mentor is the best but slow - say at least 2 years before
starting to keep your own hive.
Should we be pressing beginners to look at a video?  - much less effort, and
as a picture is worth a thousand words, equal to the longest book.
If so, what videos?  I have yet to find one that is really sound in advice ,
clear, interesting - and that makes beekeeping look FUN!

Robin Dartington

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