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Bonsai techniques II

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Buyer beware. I would just like to point out that the prices are way out of the ball park. I purchased the same book for half price from an online bonsai store.....

I've seen on here that that promote the book as collectable because he signed the book. He signed every book. Don't fall for it.

This is the second of two great books by John Y. Naka. This book breaks the tree down, and goes into greater detail about each section of the tree. Then it gets into pots and how to display your bonsai. Both these books are worth the price, and if your into bonsai you need both his book.

A must have. This book along with Bonsai techniques I by John Yoshio Naka is one that will always be reference by the beginner or advance Bonsai enthusiast

If you only purchase one book on bonsai techniques, get this one. If you can purchase 2, then get his first one as well. Naka explores bonsai forms and styles with the gentle persuasion of a kind teacher. Even by today's standards, this book looks at revolutionary concepts. Also, it's a simple book in that it offers simple solutions for difficult problems. Is your buttress decomposing? Use bondo! Things like that. Hard to imagine that it was written in the early 80's. Naka has us relate to bonsai as bonsai relates to nature. To the trees found in nature. He reminds us of what we are really striving for with trees in miniature. Essentially: trees in miniature. He has a profound respect for nature, and it's catching. The overall feel of the book is for tree styling. Form, symmetry, redundancy, balance, branch placement, triangular pattern diagrams, etc. and the distribution of power in a bonsai. Top to bottom. This book has it all. For content I give it 5 stars. It's a one of a kind book. The only one you'll ever need. (But also check out Kimura's book, Peter Adams, and Craig Coussin's master books) Definitely my favorite. I give it four stars because of the print quality. A book of this stature and importance should have a better publisher/printer. Hell, it should be printed on silk. The paper is common print paper that is easily torn. The print is black and white and without quality, clarity, or depth. Basically, if you have ever made black and white copies using an old xerox machine, the quality is exactly the same. If you have the .pdf, use your printer to print this book out. It would be of much higher quality. This book is way, way, way, way, way, over priced, it probably cost them $7.50 to publish this virtually 'xerox copy book' but after checking around, the prices for this book are mostly all the same. Cheapest here. Lastly, this book isn't just for advanced students, but for beginning students as well. To be among the best, you read the best books on the subjects. You don't read crappy books first and then move onto better books. You read the best book you can find and study it long and hard until you understand the material. Anyway, get this book whoever you are, period.

If you want the mystery taken out of Bonsai; YOU NEED THESE BOOKS!! Both of his books are known worldwide as the "Bible" for Bonsai. Just to let you know that NOT ALL HIS BOOKS ARE SIGNED!!!
A lot are though. I have two sets myself; one signed, and one not signed. I read and reference out of the ones not signed. I have been creating and selling Bonsai for 8 years, and this book still blows my mind when I read it EVERY WINTER and reference it several times a month!! Great stuff!!!

I bought this book for my son-in-law and he was thrilled with it. The book was in beautiful condition (as advertised) and I was impressed with how quickly I received it since I had purchased it for a birthday gift and needed it right away.

Great book, with good pictures, a lot of information and the hints from a master.

I am pleased with my purchase. The book is in better condition than described in the sale, it actually looks new! Thank you.

Techniques I & II are absolute Must Haves in EVERY Library of those even contemplating Bonsai. John Naka was a Brilliant Man, and I am happy to say I learned much from Him, about Bonsai and about Life. Two things He taught me .....

The Master is One who learns from every source, especially from his Student.

Everyone knows when the Student is ready, the Teacher will appear, but few reMember ..... when the Teacher is ready, the Student will appear.

Hai!