Bonsai Techniques

by John Yoshio Naka

This book was originally written to serve the students in the author's bonsai workshops, who he felt needed more reference information than provided by the mimeographed pamphlet he had been using. Everything an aspiring bonsai practitioner needs to know is explained -- from tools and supplies for the workshop to notes on daily and monthly care. Charts are provided for soil mixture, transplanting and soil changing. The text is profusely illustrated with both photos and diagrams. At the front of the book are 16 magnificent full-color plates. All the bonsai appearing in the photographs are from the author's personal collection and were both collected and created by him. If you could only have one bonsai book, this would be it.

Genres: Nature, Plants

269 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1980

Reviews

[Dennis Nolan · Rating 5 out of 5]

I feel very fortunate to have met and participated in workshops with this great author and bonsai master, John Naka. John presented me with a now hard-to-get 'Hard Copy' if this one-of-a-kind book.
He was so good with his bonsai design drawing and I believe almost all drawing in this book were his own.
I have most certainly and carefully read through this great book many time and seem to learn more each time I take it down from the special place in my library of books in my home. My highest offer for this scarce Hard Back first edition book has been $500.00. Needless to say, it is not for sale. It is available in paperback and, of course, comes highly recommended by me. This is one that every bonsai enthusiast should own.
Rest in Peace Mr. John Yoshio Naka, 1914-2004

[Roger Jimenez · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excelente texto de referencia para principiantes y avanzados en el hermoso arte del Bonsái.

[Ruhegeist · Rating 5 out of 5]

best bonsai book ever. refer back to it all the time

[Chuong Ha]

absolutely a good book for bonsai beginer, very detail from styling to soil.

[Ananda · Rating 5 out of 5]

Una miniera di informazioni per chi si vuole approcciare seriamente all'arte del bonsai.

[The Bibliophile Angel · Rating 5 out of 5]

Best book to learn about bonsais and all the culture around them. Best investment ever.

[Paula]

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[Jayson · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is great manual for bonsai artist