Written over the course of 18 months, ‘Bonsai Inspirations 1’ the book is divided into 14 chapters, each chapter covering the progression and development of a bonsai over a period of many years, illustrating in great depth how impressive and majestic bonsai can be created from humble beginnings.
In-depth articles, diagrams and many hundreds of photographs have been inserted into each Chapter to help explain and illustrate the techniques involved in the development of each bonsai. Within the book, Harry Harrington reveals many aspects of his unique work, in particular his carving techniques, branch development and tree design as well as his techniques for ensuring the health and vigour of his bonsai. Species covered in detail within the book include Japanese Maple, Trident Maple, Beech, Privet, Oak, Hawthorn, Spruce, Blackthorn, Hornbeam and Elm.
‘Bonsai Inspirations 1’ has been written to provide interest and inspiration as well as information to bonsai enthusaists of all levels, whether they are novices looking to learn how to look after their first trees, experienced growers or bonsai professionals.
A must read for enthusiasts of all levels
This book and his other works are great. it provides information that is fundamental to design and puts it in a context so you can apply it to your own trees. Being a bonsai enthusiast for a bout 5 yrs I understand the frustration of finding information to developing your own trees from seedlings. Most of the information that I had stumbled onto, some great some bad is only but pieces of info. For example books I had read right from the beginning offered great info but its mostly for…