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The Complete Practical Encyclopedia of Bonsai
Ken Norman
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Description for The Complete Practical Encyclopedia of Bonsai
Hardcover. The essential practical guide to a classic art with techniques, step-by-step projects and over 800 photographs, this stunning and fully comprehensive reference that is ideal for the beginner as well as the more experienced bonsai artist. Num Pages: 264 pages, 800 photographs. BIC Classification: WMQB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 228 x 176 x 23. Weight in Grams: 854.
This book defines and describes the ancient craft of bonsai, explaining the best trees and shrubs to use as well as the importance of size, proportion and aesthetics. The art of display is also examined, with useful advice on pots and containers, as well as how to display bonsai indoors and outdoors. The techniques of this precise art form are clearly described, and there is guidance on tools, propagation, and soil types, as well as on basic pruning, shaping and wiring. An invaluable bonsai directory provides information on a variety of popular species, while a chapter on caring for bonsai ... Read more
This book defines and describes the ancient craft of bonsai, explaining the best trees and shrubs to use as well as the importance of size, proportion and aesthetics. The art of display is also examined, with useful advice on pots and containers, as well as how to display bonsai indoors and outdoors. The techniques of this precise art form are clearly described, and there is guidance on tools, propagation, and soil types, as well as on basic pruning, shaping and wiring. An invaluable bonsai directory provides information on a variety of popular species, while a chapter on caring for bonsai ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Lorenz
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2009
Condition
New
Weight
807g
Number of Pages
264
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780754821809
SKU
V9780754821809
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 4 to 8 working days
Ref
99-33
About Ken Norman
Ken Norman has been growing bonsai for over forty years. He and his wife Ann have an important collection of bonsai permanently displayed at Leonardslee Gardens, West Sussex, England. Ken is a past Chairman of both the Federation of British Bonsai Societies (FOBBS) and the Friends of the National Bonsai Collection (FNBC). He is also a founder member, past ... Read more
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