This is a list of books that I recommend but is not a complete list by any means. There are many good books that I have not read and I'm sure I'll be adding more to the list in the future. I also want to remind you that the public library is a great place to start. It gives you the opportunity to flip through a book before you decide to buy.
"Simon and Schuster's Guide to Bonsai"Gianfranco Giorgi, Victoria Jahn (Editor) Paperback - 255 pages (published May 1991) Click here for more reviews or to purchase this book Review: Guide for identifying your bonsai. Contains photographs of 150 species of trees. A great reference book to keep on hand. Book also contains care guidelines for all trees listed.
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"Bonsai Basics : A Step-By-Step Guide to Growing,
Training & General Care"Christian Pessey, Remy Samson (Contributor) Paperback - 120 pages (74 in color) (published March 1993) Click here for more reviews or to purchase this book Review: Covers all the basics like selecting bonsai; pruning, wiring, and styles. The book also covers some treatments for pest and disease. A good choice for a beginner.
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"Bonsai - pocket encyclopedia (RD Home Handbooks)"
Harry TomlinsonPaperback - 216 pages (published February 1995) Click here for more reviews or to purchase this book Review: Contains a wide range of information regarding bonsai. From growing a seed to creating landscapes. This book packed with some great information. A good choice for a beginner.
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"101 Essential Tips: Bonsai"Harry Tomlinson Paperback (published November 1996) Click here for more reviews or to purchase this book Review: A handy little reference containing for choosing a tree, design, pruning, wiring and propagation, and choosing the tree. A good choice for a beginner.
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"Keep Your Bonsai Alive & Well"Herb L. Gustafson Paperback - 96 pages (published October 1997) Click here for more reviews or to purchase this book Review: A good starter book that gives many of the tips a beginner needs. A good choice for a beginner.
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"Bonsai : The complete guide to art and technique"
Paul LesniewiczPaperback - 192 pages (published March 1998) Click here for more reviews or to purchase this book Review: This is a good book (one of my many favorites) and covers almost every aspects of growing and caring for Bonsai. Many tips and techniques are covered. Good for a beginner but geared more for the immediate level enthusiast.
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"Bonsai - A Hamlyn Care Manual"Colin Lewis Hardcover - 126 pages (published August 1997) Click here for more reviews or to purchase this book Review : This contains information on buying bonsai, repotting, feeding, selecting a pot and more. Book also includes good photos and information on 40 species suitable for bonsai.
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"Bonsai Survival Manual " Colin Lewis Paperback - 160 pages (published October 1996) Click here for more reviews or to purchase this book Review: The Bonsai Survival Manual provides the information that every bonsai enthusiast needs. The book also includes a good care guide containing 50 popular varieties. I really liked this book and it's a good choice for the beginning to immediate level enthusiast.
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"The Bonsai Workshop"Herb L. Gustafson Paperback - 128 pages (published March 1996) Click here for more reviews or to purchase this book Review : I really liked the step by step method the author uses in guide you in creating bonsai. The book is very informative covering creation, training, pruning, potting, and showing them. This book is a good choice for the beginning to immediate level enthusiast.
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"Bonsai : Its Art, Science, History and Philosophy"
Deborah R. KoreshoffPaperback - 287 pages (published February 1997) Click here for more reviews or to purchase this book Review : Very informative. The techniques and tips are very good. Several chapters were exceptionally good. This is a good choice for the intermediate enthusiast.
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"The Living Art of Bonsai : Principles & Techniques
of Cultivation & Propagation"Amy Liang Paperback (published April 1995) Click here for more reviews or to purchase this book Review : This book contains many beautiful Bonsai pictures and illustrations. Dr. Liang covers the history of bonsai, basic styles, plant physiology, training and propagation methods.
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"Classic Bonsai of Japan"John Bester (translator), Hideo Aragaki Hardcover (published October 1989) Click here for more reviews or to purchase this book Review : This is a coffee table type book on Bonsai. The photographs and drawings are wonderfully done. If your looking for pictures of some masterpieces I'd consider this book.
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"Bonsai Landscapes"Peter Adams, Bill Jordan (Photographer) Hardcover (Published 1999) Click here for more reviews or to purchase this book
Review : If your looking that covers the design, creation and care of
landscapes. This book is a good one.
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