The book comprises two parts: first is the intrduction of the four most celebrated haiku masters: Basho, Buson, Issa and shiki and second part is the representative works by each haiku poet plus many ohters. The introduction is illuminating and informative and the translation and the selection of haiku is among the best. The entire book is also a collection of amazing photographs of nature done by John Cleare. This is a book that has captured the essence of peaceful and elegant haiku.