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Suggest a good book
Posted: January 27th, 2017, 10:53 am
by bonsaeen
Hi All,
Even though I have been reading a lot online but I still feel I better a get a good book on Bonsai and have a read through it all. What books would the members here suggest? I am looking for a top class book for a beginner. Thanks
Re: Suggest a good book
Posted: January 27th, 2017, 11:24 am
by delisea
Peter Warren's 'Bonsai' is perfect for a beginner. Peter learnt in Japan, but is also a champion of using local species in non-Japanese styles. You can get it for virtually nothing online. Reading his old blog is also very rewarding.
https://www.dk.com/uk/9781409344087-bonsai/
Cheers,Symon
Re: Suggest a good book
Posted: February 3rd, 2017, 3:31 pm
by bonsaeen
The book in question does not show the author. I have seen this on Penguin website and didn't see the author so wanted to be sure I am getting the right one. Any local australian link?
Also any more suggestions guys ?
Re: Suggest a good book
Posted: February 3rd, 2017, 5:59 pm
by hard1all
Bonsai Art and Technique
by Jennifer Wilkinson
out of print so look for a second-hand copy on ebay
or here
https://www.amazon.com/Bonsai-Art-Techn ... 0850915511
Re: Suggest a good book
Posted: February 3rd, 2017, 7:28 pm
by Matt S
The Art of Bonsai Design
by Colin Lewis
https://www.amazon.com/Bonsai-Design-Co ... 585&sr=1-6
Not so much a step by step guide but case histories of some of Colin's trees with lots of good advice on design and maintenance.
Re: Suggest a good book
Posted: February 4th, 2017, 5:36 am
by Watto
Harry Harrington has a couple of books out that I have found really useful. Harry grows stuff that will grow in Melbourne so that is a bonus. From memory the titles are Bonsai Inspirations and Bonsai Inspirations 2.