One of the first very good technical bonsai books available in English, however be warned… This book is excellent if somewhat dated. It is up there with John Naka’s Bonsai Techniques I & II (which are probably the best books on bonsai available in English). I do have one word of caution to potential buyers, this exact same book was republished in 1996 as “The Art of Bonsai: Creation, Care and Enjoyment”. I didn’t realize until after I received my order that I already owned an exact copy with a different title. Do yourself a favor and make sure you don’t already own this…
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great book I first became aware of this book at a Shohin Bonsai show in Santa Nella California in February 2014 and thought to myself I just have to have this book. I came home and log into Amazon and low and behold it was there so I ordered it is exactly like the seller said it would be. It has a very nice looking cover and well taken care of. Some age of course, and the smell of the book reminded me of sitting in the library on weekends consuming knowledge. Once I turned to it pages I soon realize that…
The Japanese Art of Miniature Trees and Landscapes: Their Creation, Care, and Enjoyment
One of the first very good technical bonsai books available in English, however be warned… This book is excellent if somewhat dated. It is up there with John Naka’s Bonsai Techniques I & II (which are probably the best books on bonsai available in English). I do have one word of caution to potential buyers, this exact same book was republished in 1996 as “The Art of Bonsai: Creation, Care and Enjoyment”. I didn’t realize until after I received my order that I already owned an exact copy with a different title. Do yourself a favor and make sure you don’t already own this…
great book I first became aware of this book at a Shohin Bonsai show in Santa Nella California in February 2014 and thought to myself I just have to have this book. I came home and log into Amazon and low and behold it was there so I ordered it is exactly like the seller said it would be. It has a very nice looking cover and well taken care of. Some age of course, and the smell of the book reminded me of sitting in the library on weekends consuming knowledge. Once I turned to it pages I soon realize that…