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The Bonsai Handbook [Paperback]

David Prescott (Author)

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Publication Date: March 28, 2003

A combination of skillfully drawn artwork and breathtaking color photographs accompany inspiring descriptions that highlight every facet of bonsai practice: its aesthetics and anatomy; explanations of the different styles; growing your own bonsai; keeping plants healthy, pest-free, and in shape—indoors or out.

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"Bonsai books abound, but [this] may convince me to try again. It combines aesthetic appreciation with lucid practical advice, along with helpful drawings. Prescott deals with almost every facet of the art-from the proper tools, to watering, feeding, root pruning, soil types, pots and branch wiring-in a way that is truly encouraging."--Washington Post Book World

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About the Author

David Prescott created his first bonsai from seed at the age of eight, a Scots pine. He has since become a full-time bonsai expert, having learned from teachers such as well-known and widely published Colin Lewis, who acted on consultant on this, David's first book. David lives near Manchester, England.

Product Details

Paperback: 160 pages
Publisher: New Holland (March 28, 2003)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1859747094
ISBN-13: 978-1859747094
Product Dimensions: 10.9 x 8.5 x 0.6 inches
Shipping Weight: 1.7 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #106,564 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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28 of 28 people found the following review helpful

Classical Treatment of a Classical Art March 13, 2002

By Michael T. Loos

Format:Hardcover

David Prescott's treatment of bonsai is highly recommended. The Bonsai Handbook is a fine example of how bonsai should be presented. It depicts both young trees and fine specimens. It makes bonsai approachable to the beginner as well as creates intrigue for the advanced collector. The plates are clear and finely photographed. Illustrations are well executed and helpful. The text is well written, although, at times, a bit complex. The author thoroughly descibes the art, science, and technique. He includes excellent information concerning tools, pots and general horticultural practices. As a bonsai artist and horticultural botanist, I find this book to be a great value and superior to many bonsai books presently in-print.

I question only minor elements: the use of cut-paste on pruning wounds. One photograph (p.104)is mislabeled (Larix larcina should be Thuja occidentalis).

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Good book & good value August 29, 2009

By M. Miller

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This book does a good job of explaining the basics of bonsai. It is well written and complete with excellent illustrations. It is matter of fact and avoids mystical advice. It is an excellent value; the binding and pages are durable and attractive. I chose it over other books under $20 to give to students in a class on bonsai basics that I taught recently. The members of the class liked the book also.

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Great, but not complete March 18, 2012

By ASumnicht

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Pros: Detailed and eloquent descriptions of every facet of bonsai care for the beginner bonsai enthusiast. Lots of wonderful pictures to illustrate examples.

Cons: The book lacked description in such techniques as air layering and creating new branches. Though it did talk about them, these sections were not very clear. But that's just me being picky and a beginner.

Other thoughts: I've already read through this book twice and learned so much! The few gaps that the book has can be overlooked, as the information that the book does offer and helpful illustrations are encouraging to the beginner bonsai botanist!

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