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The Bonsai Handbook (Paperback)

by David Prescott (Author)
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Product Description
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.


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.

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  • Paperback: 160 pages
  • Publisher: New Holland (March 28, 2003)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1859747094
  • ISBN-13: 978-1859747094
  • Product Dimensions: 11.2 x 8.4 x 0.5 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 1.7 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #580,757 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Classical Treatment of a Classical Art, March 13, 2002
By Michael T. Loos (Cleveland, Ohio United States) - See all my reviews
This review is from: The Bonsai Handbook (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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4.0 out of 5 stars Very Comprehensive, March 9, 2006
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I actually bought this book as a gift along with the various items needed in the growning of a bonsai. The book was amazing with beautiful pictures and detailed instructions for growing a bonsai from the underground - up. Great deal for the money. Enjoy!!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Great book, December 28, 2008
By Edward D. Killian (Duluth, GA USA) - See all my reviews
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Very helpful. Buy this book before any bonsai! It will save you from buying a bad plant!!
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