Ok, so this is looking a bit like Peter Chan Week over here, but would like to add a bit of a review of his book - Bonsai Secrets which was delivered about a month ago and that I've read cover to cover at least 3 times (have it lying around in the most visited parts of the flat so often sit down and read for a few minutes, or just marvel at some of the specimens within...).
The book is just so well written, with a bit on the historic roots of Bonsai in China, the migration to Japan along with other substantial parts of Chinese culture, along with the evolution of the art over the last century.
Most of the pictures are just stunning (I'm a particular fan of the Red Maple specimens) and it's very hard not to be inspired by the obvious pasion Peter feels towards Bonsai.
A warning though: This book makes you feel like you need to move into the country-side and grow the beautiful, majestic trees. I see myself as a metropolitan dweller, but the draw of nature is palpable when you read this.
The book describles very succinctly various techniques that should be followed to ensure the best looking tree, along with visual photographic guides.
If I had a star rating system going I'd definitely give it a 5! Love it.
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