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There's no other bonsai book like it: this magnificent guide was 30 years in the making and features beautiful natural specimens photographed over long periods of time. Dave Joyce has devoted his life to growing, researching, and photographing natural bonsai, and his wisdom and artistry are showcased in this full-color volume packed with advice and breathtaking images of trees maturing. Illustrated case histories offer details on the preferences and requirements of various species. Every task and technique is explained, from choosing a container and watering to wiring and pruning. Helpful tips explain using garden-center stock, starting trees from seed, collecting from the wild, or taking cuttings.

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  • Paperback: 288 pages
  • Publisher: Sterling (February 28, 2006)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1402735243
  • ISBN-13: 978-1402735240
  • Product Dimensions: 10.9 x 8.5 x 0.9 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 2.6 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #171,736 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Most helpful bonsai book I've seen, August 31, 2007
If you have been studying everything you can get your hands on and are looking for something beyond the basic "tree identification/how to prune" book, then this is the book for you.

This is a beautiful book that documents the author's many trees, from beginning to end, with beautiful photos and many pages of the author's tips, tricks, and experiences with each tree profiled.

I've learned more about the progression of bonsai growth from this book than all the websites/blogs/library books I've seen.

You will not regret buying this book.
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11 of 12 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars The Best Bonsai book I have ever purchased., November 20, 2006
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As an avid gardener, but newbie to bonsai, all I can say is that this book is inspiring. I had been toying around with the thought of getting into bonsai for about 5 years. I have 5-10 books on the subject, but always felt that I didn't have all of the info. This book not only is a great how to book, but is also filled with photos of the author's beautiful trees. He does a great job showing his love for the art, and showing how you can do it also. The only thing that this book is lacking is a sequel, so I thank him and his wife for making the completion of this book a priority. It has given me the confidence to move forward!
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Best Bonsai Book, June 2, 2008
Simply stated, this is the best book on bonsai. Amazingly, it has photo documentation of dozens of bonsai trees, and what techniques he used on them, over the 20 years of their development. It is a detailed and brilliantly planned how-to that other books just don't touch. It has advanced techniques and even instructions for concrete pot making. This book is chock-full of information. As the title of the book states, his trees have a natural, poetic look to them that will inspire you. The author is a true master artist. If you are serious about bonsai, this book is an absolute must-have.
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5.0 out of 5 stars almost an encyclopedia..........
I may be a bit biased because I got it for $15.00....it has 288 pages of info.Made extremely well with glossy pages and hardback. Read more
Published 2 months ago by S. Bavis

4.0 out of 5 stars Just a great read.
To read this book was an interesting journey through the authors many years of bonsai. It is very well set out and is more interesting to read than most of the others books (more... Read more
Published 9 months ago by S. Irwin

5.0 out of 5 stars Great book for bonsai beginners
Very good book. Shows through case studies how to create natural looking bonsai from seedlings to nursery stock or plants collected in the wild. Read more
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5.0 out of 5 stars For the Basic Bonsai Library
This is a great basic or beginner's book that is rich in understandable, approachable, usable information. Read more
Published 14 months ago by K. Baxter

5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful resource for a beginner
David Joyce's "The Art of Natural Bonsai: Replicating Nature's Beauty" is the most practical and clear-written of 4 bonsai books that this bonsai beginner has read. Read more
Published 14 months ago by C. Swenson

5.0 out of 5 stars What you're looking for?
The Art of Natural Bonsai was written by a man with great love and passion for bonsai. It is well planned, very readable and contains much very practical and useful information... Read more
Published 15 months ago by George Saul

5.0 out of 5 stars One of the Best!
This is one of the best books on creating and understanding Bonsai that I have ever read. The pictures are top class; the explanations are easy for the beginner, yet exciting for... Read more
Published on November 11, 2007 by AF Litschka

5.0 out of 5 stars If you want to become a Bonsai enthusiast
If you want to become a Bonsai enthusiast this book is for you. Everything you could ever want to know on how to care for your little trees. Read more
Published on July 30, 2007 by U. Maier

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