The Proceedings of the 17th World Orchid Conference "Sustaining Orchids for the Future" 2002 is widely recognized as one of the most well-produced proceedings of World Orchid Conferences held hitherto. It is beautifully illustrated by 76 colour plates (each plate has a number of photographs) and numerous black-and-white illustrations and comes complete with a list of Conference registrants and their addresses.This is a must for serious orchidologists.Malaysian postage stamps issued for the conference are pictured on the inside flaps of the dust jacket.