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Bonsai School
Craig Coussins
Be among the first to get Craig Coussins' latest book, "Bonsai School", just
released by Sterling Publishing in April 2003. Craig has taken a unique
approach with this beautifully illustrated book by including step-by-step
demonstrations from several international Bonsai artists. Each artist's "design
class" features a series of pictures and descriptions to guide you through the
process of shaping your miniature tree. "Bonsai School" also includes
additional sections on such Bonsai-related art forms as Suiseki, Penjing, and
Hon Non Bo.
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The Complete Book of Bonsai
Harry Tomlinson
Features an excellent full-color photographic species guide with impressive
examples and detailed information on over 100 varieties as well as a compendium
of 200 other plants suitable for bonsai. Also included are numerous pictures of
bonsai "forests" containing multiple plantings and plantings using the
root-over-rock style. Detailed instruction for creating such plantings are
included, as well as instructions for creating jins (which are carved or torn
branches) to give the appearance of age.
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Bonsai for Beginners
Craig Coussins
A beautifully illustrated book that is easy to follow, well-organized and
inspirational. Beginning students will find this guide invaluable.
"...a thoroughly illustrated reference that will captivate and educate
newcomers to the art...a wealth of personal insights accompanied by
illustrations that are refreshing in their clarity and in the depth of the
accompanying explanations." —Bonsai Online.
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The Living Art of Bonsai
Dr. Amy Liang
With 288 color pages, Liang's is one of the best books on the subject. Her book
includes a breathtaking photo gallery of bonsai, basic styles, group planting,
plant physiology and nutrition, cultivation, propagation, transplanting and
repotting, and training and dwarfing--in other words, everything the bonsai
grower needs to know. Chapters devoted to the use of rocks both as planting
surfaces and compositional icons give the reader a rare look at bonsai from a
decidedly Chinese perspective.
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The Bonsai Workshop
Herb L. Gustafson
This introductory book gives details on many types of bonsai plants, each with
its own needs and techniques for maximum growth. With over 400 full-color
photos, plus drawings, the author covers all the basics of the care, creation
and display of trees in miniature, stressing the most vital aspects of growing
bonsai... from how to select and evaluate native plants in the backyard and in
the nursery, to how to grow trees from seeds and cuttings, to what tools are
needed, to how to pot and repot, to the bonsai types that grow best where you
live. The troubleshooting guide answers all your questions, from watering to
emergency treatment.
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Bonsai Life Histories
Martin Treasure
The 40 meticulously photographed case histories are truly inspirational and
demonstrate how the most insignificant material can be transformed into
impressive specimens over the years. The interesting and informative stories
relating to these life histories include insightful technical tips. This book
is a wonderful reference resource, with detailed sections on getting started,
maintenance, care, training, display and a season planner. The author's obvious
enthusiasm and knowledge is clearly shown by the quality of his trees.
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Bonsai Survival Manual
Colin D. Lewis
From advice on evaluating and selecting plants, to assessing plant health and
troubleshooting, the Bonsai Survival Manual provides the comprehensive
information every bonsai gardener needs for success. Advice on selecting
suitable species, feeding, watering, and providing the proper temperature;
step-by-step guidance on keeping your miniature tree in shape and avoiding
common bonsai ailments; and detailed horticultural profiles of 50 popular
commercial varieties, with at-a-glance information on their specific
requirements.
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Keep Your Bonsai Alive & Well
Herb L. Gustafson
Gustafson provides answers to commonly asked care and maintenance questions,
creating an invaluable handbook for bonsai gardeners. With more than 150
full-color photographs showcasing exquisite bonsai and illustrating the various
procedures, he explores the needs of indoor and outdoor plants, watering,
weeding, seasonal care, repotting, how to control pests and diseases, and more.
Consult handy checklists for tasks to be done in each season, like applying
lime sulfur to deciduous trees in early winter, beginning to pinch back new
growth in mid-spring, and scrubbing trunks clean in late summer. For over 150
species, a convenient chart provides information on the soil requirements,
pruning techniques, sunlight tolerance, and the most common pests it attracts.
Plus, find out how to diagnose and treat a bonsai in emergency situations.
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Classic Bonsai of Japan
Nippon Bonsai Association & John Bester (Translator)
The Nippon Bonsai Association, Japan's preeminent voice of the bonsai
tradition, introduces a collection of the finest bonsai pieces to be found in
Japan today-some of them presented to a Western audience for the first time.
Over 130 full-color and 48 black-and-white plates of priceless specimens with
informative commentary provide a definitive tour of the bonsai world from a
15-year-old flowering cherry to a majestic 1,000-year-old Yezo spruce. The
notes for each piece offer insights into the balance, style, harmony, and
overall aesthetic effect along with comments on the history of its cultivation
at the hands of several generations of bonsai masters. A feast for the eyes as
well as a lasting monument to the history of an artistic tradition, this deluxe
volume is sure to delight any bonsai enthusiast.
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