the art of bonsai trees Principles of Bonsai Design by David De Groot – Stone Lantern

the art of bonsai trees Principles of Bonsai Design by David De Groot – Stone LanternThis 3nd edition of Dave De Groot's masterpiece features superior organization and content, including easily accessible how to graphics, design and easy to follow well written text. Everything you need to develop and advance your bonsai understanding and skills. And it's significantly improved, so even those of you who own the first edition may want your own copy of this 2nd edition. You'll enjoy 500 photos and drawings to support Mr. De Groot's in

This 3nd edition of Dave De Groot's masterpiece features superior organization and content, including easily accessible how-to graphics, design and easy to follow well written text. Everything you need  to develop and advance your bonsai understanding and skills. And it's significantly improved, so even those of you who own the first edition may want your own copy of this 2nd edition. 

You'll enjoy 500 photos and drawings to support Mr. De Groot's in depth discussions of bonsai art and aesthetics, traditional Japanese and Chinese bonsai styles, new naturalistic bonsai styles in the West and elsewhere, and much more

Perhaps best of all, are the detailed discussions that cover where technique and art come together; branch structure, deadwood features, initial styling, container selection, refinement, display and collection. And of course, more (scroll down for the table of contents). 

Whether you're a novice or a skilled practitioner, this one-of-a-kind book will help you improve your bonsai knowledge, your bonsai techniques and your enjoyment of the art of bonsai.

Softcover, 8 1/2" x 11", 250 pages with over 500 photos & drawings