Bonsai: Its Art, Science, History and Philosophy [Illustrated] [Paperback]

Deborah R. Koreshoff (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: February 1, 1997

This book is intended to give correct and practical information on the Art of Bonsai. The horticultural and artistic aspects of Bonsai are covered in depth, and the reader is also presented with knowledge of the historical and philosophical aspects of the art.Published at $29.95 Our last copies available at $14.98

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Book Description

This lovely book, now available in paperback as well as in the original hardcover, has won acceptance as a standard on bonsai throughout the English-speaking world. It delves into the art & technique of bonsai styling, the text enhanced by line drawings & stunning color photographs.

Product Details

• Paperback: 255 pages
• Publisher: Timber Press, Incorporated (February 1, 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0881923893
• ISBN-13: 978-0881923896
• Product Dimensions: 11.6 x 8.1 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #667,221 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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23 of 23 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Comprehensive coverage for beginners to experts, June 15, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: Bonsai: Its Art, Science, History and Philosophy (Paperback)

This text was the one i'd been searching for so long. I've purchased a dozen bonsai books over the years and finally found Koreshoff's book. It's straight foreward, simple, and explains so many things i'd been confused about that other bonsai books don't touch on like the philosophical purpose of the shapes of trees. Bottom line is this: you can get many bonsai books and get close to what Koreshoff has done, or you can purchase hers and be done. You won't regret it.

20 of 21 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A compendium of practical and innovative bonsai techniques., March 12, 1998

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Jim Seeden - See all my reviews

This review is from: Bonsai: Its Art, Science, History and Philosophy (Paperback)

With few color photographs but many excellent line drawings and lucid writing, the author covers all the essentials. The techniques presented are both practical and innovative. The chapters on shaping, soil, and styling are exceptional. Only Naka's two volume set rivals this publication.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Bonsai: Its Art, Science, History and Philosophy by Deborah R. Koreshoff, October 27, 2010

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Ken Legg - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Bonsai: Its Art, Science, History and Philosophy (Paperback)

Excellent book, easily the best book I have read on Bonsai & I can highly recommend it. If you want a full, well explained & illustrated account of all aspects of bonsai & want to read just one book then this in my opinion is the book. I like the fact that it covers the science as well as the art as when you understand why you do something it makes it easier to implement. If you are a beginner & have no other access to instruction you could learn the art of bonsai by just reading, understanding & implementing the information gleaned from this book. Written by somebody who has walked the walk & not just talked the talk & written in a practical & non academic way!