Books Details
Author : Harry Tomlinson Pages : 224 pages Publisher :
Abbeville Press Language : ISBN-10 : 1558591184 ISBN-13 :
9781558591189
Books Descriptions
The origins and development of bonsai are traced, and the
underlying principles of this fascinating art clearly
explained. The classic styles are listed and illustrated,
together with full descriptions of how they were derived from
models in the world. Outstanding examples of plantings in all
of the various styles are shown. The types of containers are
detailed, and the importance of their use for different trees
or styles explained. Advice is given on placing and exhibiting
your completed bonsai.CLEAR STEP-BY-STEP SEQUENCESThere is
comprehensive information on how to create a bonsai from a
seedling, cutting, or garden center plant. Clear step-by-step
sequences take you from the initial raw material through to the
finished bonsai, showing the superb results that can be
achieved. All the tools and techniques of bonsai are
illustrated and explained, and their use described in detail.
Maintenance and propagation sections tell you everything you
need to know to keep your bonsai beautiful
