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I am currently reading.

Gnarly Branches, Ancient Trees.
The life and works of Dan Robinson - Bonsai Pioneer

A beautiful book which gets right to the heart of "naturalistic style",trees which show little indication of human hands.

Naturalistic style does not mean - let the tree decide (because I do not have any ideas)
It means to avoid the manicured appearance we often see. (do the work but don't make it obvious)

The book is well worth a read. The first part (the life of Dan Robinson) was a bit long for my liking but his works speak for themselves.

The book will be available in the BSV library very soon but only one copy.
It can be purchased from Stone Lantern $50.00 US

Gerard I have this book and I think it is excellent. phantom

phantom wrote:Gerard I have this book and I think it is excellent. phantom

Phantom - Many people agree with you
We had a copy at the last BSV committee meeting when we decided to purchase one for the club library.
Three of the committee wanted a copy for themselves so I purchased 4 copies.

Damn good read !!! Enjoyed reading and getting to know and understand Dan on a deeper level !!! A must do in your Bonsai repetoire !!! Yes Val i will return it this month !!!

Anyone who would like to buy a my copy send me a PM as I am going to the AABC in Melbourne and I will bring it with me, or can post it. Price A$50 (new condition). Jan

Corymbia wrote:Anyone who would like to buy a my copy send me a PM as I am going to the AABC in Melbourne and I will bring it with me, or can post it. Price A$50 (new condition). Jan

Done deal !!! i will pm my phone number to you so as we can meet !

I would like to share this link of Dans latest exhibition at the Pacific Rim in Washington. When one begins to understand and appreciate this mans work you have no choice but to question all that is Bonsai. Which in my view is healthy to constantly re evaluate. I was once a non believer in his work, the book has gone a long way to waking my sense's to Dan. This philosophy / styling wont work on all material IMO nor Dans i would think. He is heavily into aged material. Nor do i think it is the do all end all. How ever a great education and understanding to run along side what we already know and have. Victrina Ridgeway's photography on pg. 3 of this link does true justice to the cause!

http://ibonsaiclub.forumotion.com/t1050 ... n-robinson

Thanks for the link Annt ...what a magnificent exhibition of trees by an incredibly talented guy

Hi Antonio, I have been considering buying a copy of "Gnarly Branches, Ancient Trees" for quite a while now, I have seen some preview pages online and it looks very interesting, but physically unseen, in regards to the quality of the graphic presentation, photography and print production, would you (or others) recommend it for the $78 ($50 + p&h $28) to get it sent over here?

cre8ivbonsai wrote:Hi Antonio, I have been considering buying a copy of "Gnarly Branches, Ancient Trees" for quite a while now, I have seen some preview pages online and it looks very interesting, but physically unseen, in regards to the quality of the graphic presentation, photography and print production, would you (or others) recommend it for the $78 ($50 + p&h $28) to get it sent over here?

With out a doubt, a book that you will read at least 3 times in row if it is on your shelf (or is that just me ) and go back to again and again. The Information in this book is crucial to anyone who is dead serious about Bonsai IMO. The quality is second to none!!! Large book and photos, hard cover. Possibly one of the most thought provoking collections in the world!!!.

Thanks for the strong recommendation mate ... my copy has now been ordered

I do hate PayPal's exchange rate though (I know they've got to make money somehow) but surely they're already making interest off the money sitting in the account

... any way can't wait to receive my copy (happy reading)

Thanks,
Ryan