Bonsai with Japanese Maples [Illustrated] [Hardcover]

Peter Adams (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0881928097 | ISBN-13: 978-0881928099 | Publication Date: October 15, 2006 | Edition: 2

With their delicate foliage, seasonal color changes, and intricate pattern of branching, Japanese maples are among the most popular and suitable plants for bonsai design. In this long-awaited book, internationally renowned expert Peter Adams discusses both the specific horticultural needs of Japanese maples as bonsai subjects and illustrates proven techniques for creating and maintaining beautiful specimens. Although aimed at an audience that has some familiarity with bonsai techniques, the book deliberately shows a mix of bonsai at different stages in their training, so that less experienced enthusiasts can gain new ideas and inspiration from trees that are "works in progress." Much more than a mere "how-to" book, Bonsai with Japanese Maples is a forthright attempt to look at bonsai as art objects and to critique and assess them from an artist's perspective.

Editorial Reviews

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Japanese maple and bonsai lovers cannot afford to miss this new book. ... The inspiration you'll feel after browsing the illustrations alone are well worth the ... price. -- Pat Hayward Garden Railways 20070401

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In this long-awaited book, Peter Adams discusses the specific horticultural needs of Japanese maples and illustrates proven techniques for creating and maintaining beautiful bonsai.

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 156 pages
• Publisher: Timber Press; 2 edition (October 15, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0881928097
• ISBN-13: 978-0881928099
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 7.2 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (15 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #116,130 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The perfect product for bonsai interested maple lovers, January 22, 2007

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S. Roxburgh "bonsai-ist" (Canberra, Australia) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Bonsai with Japanese Maples (Hardcover)

Bonsai with Japanese Maples by Peter Adams has all you will ever need to know about maples in bonsai. Excellent colour photos, techniques are explained in adequate depth and it is well worth the price, I paid shipping to Australia just for this product. The only issue of concern is that one should read a basic bonsai book for a few clarifications on wording, that is to say it is written for an intermediate-bonsai audience.

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars After all these years, January 4, 2007

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Nita G. Weinstein "great aunt" (NY, USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Bonsai with Japanese Maples (Hardcover)

I first saw this book as a bonsai student but it was already out of print. After years of searching, and seeing prices over $150, I am really happy to see it in re-print. It is the seminal Japanese maple book with many ideas that can be used for any deciduous tree. I strongly recommend it for anyone doing bonsai.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Everything you ever wanted to know about Maples, May 14, 2007

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M. L. Wilker "Bonsai enthusiast" (Belding, MI USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Bonsai with Japanese Maples (Hardcover)

Great detailed instructions on growing, training and styling bonsai maple trees. Excellent pictures and graphics. He covers several different techniques, some I had never seen discussed anywhere else. Good discussion of the general cultural conditions specific to maples. Suitable for any experience level.