The Bonsai Books, 2000 to 2049, A through J

THE BOOKS ON BONSAI AND RELATED ARTS
(bonsai, bonseki, bonkei, saikei, penjing, pentsai, suiseki, hon non bo)

2000 - 2049
AUTHORS A - J

Unknown / A / B / C / D / E / F / G / H / I / J /K / L / M / N /O / P / Q / R / S / T / U / V / W / X / Y / Z

" "   English
" AF "   Afrikaans
" BG "   Bulgarian
" CA "   Catalan
" CZ "   Czech
" CZ/E "   Czech/English
" DA "   Danish
" DE "   German
" EL "   Greek
" ES "   Spanish
" FI "   Finnish
" FR "   French
" FR/E " French/English
" HU "   Hungarian
" ID " Indonesian

" IT "   Italian
" JA "   Japanese
" JA/E "   Japanese/English
" KO "   Korean
" LT "   Lithuanian
" NL "   Dutch
" PL "   Polish
" PT "   Portuguese
" RU "   Russian
" SV "   Swedish
" TA "   Tamil
" TH "   Thai
" VI " Vietnamese
" ZH "   Chinese
" ZH/E "   Chinese/English

Subject Code: penjing , viewing stones , bonkei , saikei , indoor , bonsai , hon non bo

Awakening the Soul ; Washington, D.C.: U.S. National Arboretum ; 2000. 100 pp. Special letter from Dr. Tom Elias, Director of the Arboretum. Foreword by Felix Laughlin. Introduction by Larry Ragle. Photographs by Joe Mullan. Design by Jim Hayes and Lia Marta. Limited hard-bound (with slip-case) and soft-bound versions. The National Viewing Stone Collection of the National Bonsai and Penjing Museum. USDA

ZH Beijing shang shi yu pen jing : jing shi, jing zhuang, jing jen, jing yun (The art of Beijing ornamental stone and penjing) ; Beijing Shi : Zhongguo lin ye chu ban she, 2000. ISBN-10: 7503823410 ; ISBN-13: 9787503823411. 139 pp.

The Best of Bonsai in Europe 3 ; Bonsai Europe magazine; 2001. ISBN-10: 9080403431 ; ISBN-13: 9789080403437128. 128 pp. Over 150 photos. USDA

The Best of Bonsai in Europe 4 ; Bonsai Europe magazine; 2003. ISBN 90-804034-4-X. 128 pp. 251 color photos. USDA

The Best of Bonsai in Europe 5 ; Bonsai Europe magazine; 2005. ISBN-10: 9080403458 ; ISBN-13: 978-9080403451. 208 pp. Over 225 color photos. USDA

The Best of Bonsai in Europe 6 ; Kesteren, Netherlands : Bonsai Europe magazine; 2007. ISBN-10: 9080403415 ; ISBN-13: 978-9080403413. USDA

RU                 Bonsai for the novices ; Grandee Fair; 2006. ISBN: 5-8183-0697-6. 128 pp.

IT               Bonsai. Stili, legature e potature ; Pollice verde ; 2017. 128 pp. ISBN-10: 8844048736 ; ISBN-13: 9788844048730.   New 04/22/23

                           Essential Bonsai ; Kudos Books; 2003. ISBN-10: 1845102835 ; ISBN-13: 978-1845102838. 128 pp.

ZH               Fuqing Penjing (Fujian Penjing) ; Fujian Province Fuqing Flowers and Plants Penjing Association; 2003. 88 pp. Illustrations.

                           A History of Canberra Bonsai Society; Canberra Bonsai Society: 2020; 150 pp. Illustrated. Limited edition 200 copies.

JA                  Illustrated Book of Small Bonsai Pots ; 2006. 146 pp. About 650 colour photographs. This book is a directory of potters who have specialised in small bonsai pots. All pages show countless pots of still working artists. There are many impressive pots by Tosui, Ono Gishin, Heian Tofukuji, Kanzan, Takemoto and Inoue Ryosai.

JA                  Introduction to Bonsai ; Tankosha; 2002. 143 pp.

JA                  Japanese Bonsai: How to grow and take care of them ; Seibundoshinkosha; 2004. 123 pp.

Japanese Satsuki Bonsai: How to Grow Satsuki Bonsai and an Introduction to Their Varieties ; Tochinoha Shobou Co., Ltd.; 2004. ISBN 4886161480. 80 pp.

JA                  Kusamono Bonsai (Grass dwarf potted trees, An Introduction) ; Nosongyosonbunkakyokai; 2005. 130 pp.

IT               Migliori bonsai e suiseki ; 2005. ISBN 8890164107. 84 pp.

JA                  Mini Bonsai to Koke-Dama (Small dwarf potted trees and moss ball) ; Nihonhousoushuppankyokai; 2004. 143 pp.

ZH                 Old Zisha Pots Collection ; 2017. 252 pp. Illustrated. A privately printed book dedicated for serious collectors on the Zisha pots made during the Cultural Revolution period (1960s-80s). (Thank-you to Lisa Chow, Facebook Hong Kong Pots site.)

                           Proceedings of the International Scholarly Symposium on Bonsai and Viewing Stones May 2002; Washington, D.C.: U.S. National Arboretum ; 2005.  USDA

RU                 Room bonsai; Ex-MOPRESS; 2005. ISBN: 5-699-08714-1. 48 pp.

HU                  Titokzatos Bonsai (Bonsai Felszerelés Dobozban) ; Illia ; 2005. ISBN: 9638682310. 128 pp. Translation by Kristina Kelemen.   New 04/22/23

JA                  Trying to Make Bonsai ; Gijyutsuhyoron sha; 2005. 127 pp.

Adam, Rudi Master bonsai, A practical and inspirational guide ; 2013. ISBN: 978-1-920479-80-0. 224 pp.

AF Adam, Rudi Bonsai: bemeester die kuns ; 2013. ISBN: 978-1-920479-81-7. 224 pp.

Adams, Kate Bonsai Easy Steps With 21 Species ; Spokane, WA: Haskill Creek Publishing; 2008. 112 pp. Drawings by Peter Adams.

Adams, Peter Shaping Maples, Successful Bonsai Techniques ; Spokane, WA: Haskill Creek Publishing; 2007. ISBN-987-1-60402-397-8. 102 pages. Illustrations.

Adams, Peter Bonsai with Japanese Maples ; Portland, OR: Timber Press; 2006. ISBN 0-88192-774-0. 156 pp. 149 color drawings. USDA

Albek, Morten Majesty in miniature : shohin bonsai : unlocking the secrets of small trees ; Passumpsic, Vt. : Stone Lantern Pub.; 2007. ISBN-10: 0976755068 ; ISBN-13: 978-0976755067. With Wayne Schoech. USDA

ES Alonso de La Paz, Francisco Javier Enciclopedia Del Bonsai ; Madrid: Libsa; 2003. ISBN 8466208054. 190 pp.

ES Alonso de La Paz, Francisco Javier Gran atlas del bonsai ; Madrid: Libsa; 2000. ISBN 847630790X. 191 pp. USDA

Amaratunga, Rev. Fr. Artie Growing Bonsai in Sri Lanka and the Tropics ; 2000. Translation of 1990 Sinhalese book.

IT Andolfo, Michele Bonsai - Estetica, Studio & Progretto ; Youcanprint; 2016. ISBN-10: 8892626957 ; ISBN-13: 978-8892626959. 208 pp.

Ardle, Jon Bonsai ; London : Cassell Illustrated; 2003. ISBN-10: 1844030199 ; ISBN-13: 9781844030194. 96 pp. RHS Wisley Handbooks.

LT Armonas, D., Bonsu auginimo abecele (ABC of bonsai growing) ; Vilnius: Lietuvos jaunuju gamtininku centras; 2005. 22 pp. Short methodology.

Aziz, S. Madame Soka Revealed, My Journey in Life with Bonsai and Suiseki ; Jakarta: Sue Aziz and family, privately published; 2007. 295 pp. ISBN: 978-979-16556-0-6. Illustrated.

Bader, Jann The African Bonsai Collection: An Illustrated Guide ; Spearhead; 2001. ISBN-10 0864865198 ; ISBN-13: 9780864865199. 112 pp. Meant to be a humorous book about wire-frame Ming trees, actually.

ES Balbuena, Cristina and Ma José Pedraz and Carlos Lazaro Diez Guía del Bonsai ; Libsa; 2005. ISBN 8466210202. 144 pp.

Baran, Robert J. and Paul Steele The Bonsai Coloring Book ; Fountain, CO: Pyramid Dancer Publications ; 2005. ISBN 0-9659913-5-0. 36 pp. Text © 2005 Robert J. Baran, illustrations © 2005 Paul Steele. List price $5.95. Still the only bonsai coloring book with educational text.

DE Barbier, Alain and Erika Laïs Bonsai ; Gondrom Verlag; 2005. ISBN 3-8112-2606-1. 120 pp.

CZ/E Barta, Igor Suiseki, Gongshi, Suseok ; Bonsai Center Libcany; 2007. 104 pp.

Bebb, Lindsay Bonsai: an easy to follow guide ; Coopers Plain, Queensland, Australia: Lindsay Bebb; 2005. ISBN: 0646446991. 44 pp. Illustrated.

Bender, Richard W. Bountiful Bonsai: Create Instant Indoor Container Gardens with Edible Fruits, Herbs and Flowers ; Tuttle Publishing; 2015. ISBN 480531270X ; ISBN-13: 978-4805312704. 128 pp. Illustrated.

Benz, Willi Bonsai Kusamano Suiseki: a practical guide for organizing displays with plants and stones ; 2002 ISBN-10: 3000093222 ; ISBN-13: 978-3000093227. 204 pp. 235 color photos, 95 illustrations. USDA

FR Benz, Willi Plantes sauvages en pot, l'art du kusamono (Wild plants out of pot, the art of the kusamono) ; LR Press, 2005. 50 pp.

DE/E Benz, Willi and Gudrum Asiatische Kunst mit schoenen Steinen / The Asian Art of Beautiful Stones: gongshi, shangshi, suiseki, suseok ; Ketsch; 2003. 116 pp. 181 color photos. USDA

IT Bernardi, Paolo Penjing, L'arte cinese degli alberi in miniatura ; Edagricole; 2000. ISBN: 8820661314 ; ISBN-13: 9788820661311. 120 pp.

IT Bernardi, Paolo Coltivare i bonsai, la guida più semplice ; Oasi Alberto Perdisa; 2004. ISBN-10: 8883721888 ; ISBN-13: 9788883721885. 108 pp.

IT Bernardi, Paolo Le malattie dei bonsai, Prevenzione e cura ; Oasi Alberto Perdisa; 2006. ISBN-10: 8883723155 ; ISBN-13: 9788883723155. 132 pp.

Bewli, Maj Gen C.S. Bonsai Culture ; Kalamos Literary Services LLP; 2019. ISBN-10 : 938778018X ; ISBN-13 : 978-9387780187. 240 pp.

Billet, Jack John Naka's Sketchbook ; Washington, D.C.: U.S. National Arboretum ; 2005. ISBN 0970439245. USDA

ES Bonardi, Alejandro M. Suiseki, El Arte de contemplar piedras paisaje ; Santiago del Estero, Argentina : Idearte Grafica. 2017. ISBN: 978-987-4194-19-0. 147 pp.

Bonsai Clubs International Best of BCI: 50 Stones, 50 Trees, 50 Years: Bonsai Clubs International 1962-2012 ; Bonsai Clubs International; 2013. ISBN-10: 0615794491 ; ISBN-13: 978-0615794495. 120 pp. Illustrated. Limited edition. $49.95.

ES Botero De Gómez, Martha Olga Aprendamos Bonsai ; 2017. ISBN-13: 9789584825988. 256 pp.

Botticelli, Anna Maria Bonsai ; White Star Publishers; 2014. ISBN-10 8854408433 ; ISBN-13: 978-8854408432 208 pp. Photographs by Fabio Petroni. Preface by Luigi and Susanna Crespi. In collaboration with Crespi Bonsai Museum.

ES Brianso, M. and L. Vallejo Bonsai, Escultura y Naturaleza ; Lunwerg Editores; 2002. ISBN 8477826730.

FR Brohet, Miehl De l'arbre du Bonsaï ; 2022. New 04/22/23

Buehler, George Bonsai, Your Guide to Creating Stands and Benches ; Spokane, WA: Haskill Creek Publishing; 2009. ISBN-987-1-60530-993-4. 108 pages. Illustrations, pictures and plans.

Buller, Lew Saikei and Art: Miniature Landscapes ; San Diego, CA: Saikei and Art ; 2005. ISBN 0-9772443-0-X. 178 pp. Five charcoal drawings, two b&w and 252 color photographs. All photographs by Lew Buller except Three Sisters, by Grace Altus, the photo of the author by Martha Altus-Buller, and the photo of the author in a Naked Coral tree taken by Steve Valentine. Includes a letter from Toshio Kawamoto, founder of the School of Saikei. Ad price $39.95.

KO Bum-young, Sung Spirited Garden ; 2003.

Bum-young, Sung Spirited Garden ; 2003? Translation of the above.

ZH Bum-young, Sung Spirited Garden ; 2006. Translation of the above.

DE Busch, Werner M. Bonsai aus heimischen Bäumen und Sträuchern : Anzucht, Gestaltung, Pfelge ; München: BLV Publishers Ltd.; 2002. ISBN 3405163633. 143 pp.

Busch, Werner M. Bonsai: Grow Your Own Bonsai from Cuttings, Seeds, and Saplings ; The Lyons Press; 2002. ISBN 1585744417. 144 pp. Translation of the above?

NL Busch, Werner M. Bonsai ; Centrale Uitgeverij; 2003. ISBN-10 904470074X ; ISBN-13 9789044700749. 95 pp. Translated by Emmy Middelbeek.

NL Busch, Werner M. Bonsai, Vormen En Verzorgen ; Deltas Centrale uitgeverij; 2012. ISBN-10 9044733958 ; ISBN-13 9789044733952. 120 pp.

DE Busch, Werner M. Bonsai, Sonderausgabe Die schönsten Arten für draußen und drinnen. Anziehen, Gestalten, Pflegen ; BLV Verlagsgesellschaft; 2005. ISBN 3-405-17018-4. 99 pp.

DE Busch, Werner M. and Achim R. Strecker Bonsai: Gestalten mit heimischen Gehölzen, Ein Praxishandbuch für Einsteiger und Fortgeschrittene; Quelle & Meyer Verlag Wiebelsheim; 2014. ISBN: 978-3-494-01560-6. 408 pp. More than 1000 colored illustrations.

Callaham, Robert Z. Satsuki Azaleas for bonsai and azalea enthusiasts ; Passumpsic, VT: Stone Lantern; 2006. ISBN-10: 0976755017 ; ISBN-13: 978-0976755012. 240 pp. Illustrations. USDA

Castano, Enrique Botany for Bonsai, The Science Behind the Art ; Spokane, WA: Haskill Creek Publishing; 2007. 124 pp.

Ceronio, Charles Bonsai Styles of the World 2 ; South Africa; 2000+ ISBN-10: 0620326778 ; ISBN-13: 978-0620326773. 340 pp. Over 800 photos and illustrations. USDA

Chan, Peter Bonsai Secrets, Designing, growing and caring for your miniature masterpieces ; Pleasantville, NY: The Reader's Digest Association, Inc.; 2006. ISBN-10: 0762106247 ; ISBN-13: 978-0762106240. 176 pp. Illustrations. Original cover price: $19.95. A very complete introductory book, possibly the best one yet.

NL Chan, Peter Het Bonsaiboekje ; Veltman Uitgevers B.V. ; 2009. ISBN-10 9059208099 ; ISBN-13 9789059208094. 208 pp.

ZH Chen Dong Sheng The Great Stones of Ancient and Modern China. ; Beijing: Beijing Great Wall Press ; 2005. ISBN 7-80017-783-1. 522 pp. Illustrated. 498 RMB when published.

ZH Chen Dong Sheng The Grandview of Ancient Chinese Stone Spectrum. Stone Articles and Stone Poems. ; Shandong: Culture Publishing House; 2009. ISBN 978-988-43728-3-0. Four volumes. Illustrated. 298 RMB when published.

ZH Chen Zhiqi and Chen Zhijiu Gold Awarded Penjing of the World ; Guangdong Language Audiovisual & Electronic Press; 2007. 328 pp. Two volumes. Color illustrations. Compositions from 39 countries on 5 continents.

ZH Cheng, Cheng-Kung Bonsai Shari SiDiao, Vol. 1 (Manual Si-Daiao (Pines, Junipers)) ; 2004. Illustrations. USDA

ZH Cheng, Cheng-Kung Bonsai Shari SiDiao, Vol. 2 (Mechanical Si-Daiao (Miscellaneous Plants)) ; 2004. Illustrations.

Chesshire, Charles and Ken Norman The Complete Illustrated Guide to Japanese Gardening and Growing Bonsai: Essential advice, step-by-step techniques and projects, plans, plant listings, and over 1500 photographs and illustrations ; Anness Publishing Ltd.; 2012. ISBN-10: 0754820912 ; ISBN-13: 978-0754820918. 512 pp.

VI Chuong, Viet and Phuc Nguyen Huong dan che tac non bo ; Nha Xuaat Ban My Thuat; 2005. 84 pp.

VI Chuong, Viet and Phuc Nguyen 10 cau hoi dap: cham soc va tao dang bonsai ; My Thuat; 2005. 91 pp.

VI Chuong, Viet and Phuc Nguyen Thu choi mai ghep, mai bonsai ; Nha Xuaat Ban My Thuat; 2005. 87 pp.

IT Ciotti, Donatello Fiori e bonsai di perline ; Fabbri; 2002. ISBN 8845129543. 96 pp.

Clark, Ross C. Native North American Plants for Bonsai ; American Bonsai Society; 2012. 286 pp. Hundreds of color photos.

Cody, J.R. (Bill) The Indices 2004 ; Metairie, LA: Bonsai Clubs International ; 1992, 2001, 2003. The indexes to Bonsai (BCI), Bonsai Journal (ABS), Bonsai Today, International Bonsai, World Tropical Bonsai Forum, and Bonsai: United Kingdom/Europe from their first issues through 2003. On computer CD (801 pp.) for either MAC or PC. USDA

Coleman, Benjamin John Origami Bonsai: Create Beautiful Botanical Sculptures From Paper; Tuttle Publishing; 2010. ISBN-10: 0804841039 ; ISBN-13: 9780804841030. ASIN: B00ZM2G66I. 111 pp. "A book with more than 250 color photos, 100 diagrams, 14 projects and an instructional DVD explains origami bonsai -- the art of folding paper flowers and leaves a attaching them to natural branches, creating botanical sculptures."

Coleman, Benjamin John Origami Bonsai Kit: Create Beautiful Botanical Sculptures ; Tuttle Publishing, 2013. ASIN: B00ZM37P6M . DVD included.

Constable, John Landscapes in Miniature ; Lutterworth Press; 2001. ISBN 0718826027. 128 pp.

Coussins, Craig bonsai for beginners ; Bideford, Devon: D&S Books; 2000. ISBN 1-903327-00-8. New York: Sterling; 2001. ISBN 080694031X. 128 pp. 381 color photos and 24 b&w line drawings. "This book is dedicated to my wife, Svetlana Novikova Coussins, a lover of old Russia, old poets, old writers, old songs, old singers, old artists, old movies and old movers. She makes me feel younger every day." Original cover price: £11.99 USDA

RU Coussins, Craig Bonsais ; Moscow: Publishing Group Grand-Fair Press; 2004. ISBN 5-8183-0697-6. Translation of above by T. Novikova.

Coussins, Craig Totally bonsai: a guide to the art of shaping, growing, and caring for miniature trees and shrubs ; Toronto: Stoddart; 2001. ISBN 1-55144-260-4. Tuttle Publishing; 2001. ISBN 0804834202. the practical guide to growing bonsai: a guide to the art of shaping, growing, and caring for miniature trees and shrubs ; London: Quintet Publishing Limited; 2001. ISBN 1-84092-330-X. 128 pp. Photographs by Ian Howes. Preface by Salvatore Liporace. With a 146-word dedication "to John Yoshio Naka." Original cover price: £8.99 USDA

Coussins, Craig The Bonsai School ; Bideford, Devon: D&S Books; 2002. ISBN 1-856056-82-1. 256 pp. 762 color photos and 37 b&w line drawings. With contributions by an international community of artists: Robert J. Baran, Gary Field, Gary Marchal, Xiaojian Wang, Kevin Baillie, Joe Day, Shangli Bao, Patrizia Capellaro, John Hanby, Robert Langholm, Valerio Gianotti, Howard and Sylvia Smith, Tony Tickle, Tony and Frank Mihalic, Linsheng Zhang, Lit Van Phan, Koos Le Roux, Jessie Edwards, Michael Persiano, William Valavanis, Salvatore Liporace, Reiner Goebel, Allan Harriman, Felix Rivera, and the Joshua Roth company. Original cover price £15.99 Possibly the single best work in the field written to-date, simply because of the sheer amount of expertise which was drawn from to present the material. The format for quality books of the future?

Coussins, Craig Bonsai Master Class ; New York: Sterling; 2006. ISBN 1402735472. 256 pp. Illustrations. "For Svetlana, who shows me that life should be like a bonsai: good food, good air, goot water, good care and lots of love." USDA

Coussins, Craig The Handbook of Bonsai ; Devon, England: D&S Books Ltd.; 2007. ISBN-10: 1-903327-54-7 ; ISBN-13: 978-1-903327-54-8. 240 pp. Photographs by the author, Bill Jordan, and Trevor and Faye Yerbury. Drawings by Ian Baillie. "Material from this book previously appeared in Bonsai for Beginners." "This book is dedicated to my wife, Svetlana Novikova Coussins, a lover of old Russia, old poets, old writers, old songs, old singers, old artists, old movies and old movers. She makes me feel younger every day." Original cover price: £9.99

RU Coussins, Craig School of bonsai; Grandee Fair; 2006. ISBN: 5-8183-1007-8. Translation of above.

NL Coussins, Craig and Titia van Schaik Bonsai, Handleiding voor teelt, vormgeving en verzorging van bomen en struiken in miniatuur ; Librero; 2003. ISBN-10 905764360X ; ISBN-13 9789057643606. 128 pp. Translation of Totally bonsai.

PL Covello, Vincent T. w Yoji Yoshimura Japonska sztuka odnajdywania piekna w kamieniu, sztuka suiseki i jej zastosowanie w sztuce bonsai ; Universitas; 2004. ISBN 83-242-0448-2. 182 pp. Illustrations. Translation of their 1984 book. Contributor, Joanna Wolsa-Lenarczyk

Creech, Dr. John L. The Bonsai Saga: How the Bicentennial Collection Came to America ; Washington, D.C.: U.S. National Arboretum ; April 2001. ISBN 0-9704392-2-9. 48 pp. With 29 photographs and Japanese inscriptions. Foreword by Thomas S. Elias. In Sept. 2012, the National Arboretum posted this book on-line . USDA

Cullum, Stephen Bonsai Foundations, The essential knowledge to build better bonsai; Blurb; 2016. ISBN-13: 9780646960388. 144 pp. Over 250 pictures and illustrations.

Daphna & Cloe The Art of Bonsai ; Edizioni R.E.I.; 2015. 243 pp. ISBN 978-2-37297-2246. The history section appears to be taken from our article on the Bonsai Empire website. New 02/27/22

De Vosjoli, Philippe and Rudy Lime Pachyforms II, Bonsai Succulents ; Advanced Visions, Inc.; 2007. ISBN-10: 0974297135 ; ISBN-13: 978-0974297132387. 387 pp. Over 500 photographs.

FR Delmer, Bruno Jardin des Sense: Bonsai ; Hachette Livre; 2000.

Delmer, Bruno Beautiful Bonsai ; New York: Sterling Publishing; 2002. LCC #2002510326. ISBN 0-8069-7303-X. 159 pp. Illustrations. Photographs by Jacques Boulay. Translation of above by Kelly Ramke. USDA

Dey, S.C. Bonsai: The Art of Growing Miniature Trees ; Jodhpur, India: Agrobios; 2001. ISBN 81-7754-0874. 121 pp. USDA

ZH Ding, Xuimei San le tang cang zhen ; Nanning Shi : Guangxi mei shu chu ban she; 2001. ISBN-10: 7806740864 ; ISBN-13: 9787806740866.

DK Publishing Bonsai - techniques, styles, display ideas ; London: Dorling Kindersley Ltd; 2014. ISBN 1465419586 ; ISBN-13: 978-1465419583. 224 pp. Illustrated.

VI Do, Hiep Bonsai nghe thuat (The bonsai art) ; Hanoi: Nha xuat; 2001. LCC #2006366170. 327 pp. Illustrations.

ZH Dong, Hongquan Bogu penjing ; Shenyang: Wanjuan chuban gongsi; 2005. ISBN-10: 7806017739 ; ISBN-13: 9787806017739.

Douthitt, Jack Bonsai -- The Art of Living Sculpture ; NY: Rizzoli International Publications, Inc.; 2001. ISBN-10: 0-8478-23202-2 ; ISBN-13: 978-0847823208. 144 pp. Eighty-two color photos. Foreword by Warren Hill "This book is dedicated to my mother, Lorene, who always encouraged me to pursue my passions and to my soul mate, Michelle, who shares, and sometimes indulges, my passion for bonsai" No specific care information: this is all about the aesthetic values of these trees. USDA

Dupuich, Jonas (ed.) Bay Island Bonsai, An Exhibit of Fine Bonsai 2000-2004 ; CA: Bay Island Bonsai; 2004. 64 pp. Over 170 color photos. Original ad. price: $25.00.

Dupuich, Jonas The Little Book of Bonsai: An Easy Guide to Caring Four Your Bonsai Tree ; Ten Speed Press. 2020. ISBN 978-0-399-258259-2. 112 pp. Photographs by David Fenton. New 02/21/22

Ee, Su Chin Creating Bonsai Landscapes, 18 miniature landscape projects ; David & Charles ; 2003. 128 pp. ISBN-10: 0715315315 ; ISBN-13: 9780715315316. New 04/22/23

Elias, Thomas S. Viewing Stones of North America: A Contemporary Perspective ; Warren, CT: Floating Worlds Editions; 2014. ISBN: 978-1-891640-72-8. 147 pp. A jury of stone specialists selected 151 stones from 63 different sources.

Elias, Thomas S. and Hiromi Nakaoji Chrysanthemum Stones, The Story of Stone Flowers ; Warren, CT: Floating World Editions; 2011. ISBN-10: 1891640593 ; ISBN-13: 978-1-891640-59-9. 142 pp. 119 Color Figures. Original ad. price: $29.95.

Elias, Thomas S., Lianglu Li and Christopher Y. Fan The Viewing Stone Arts of Yunnan; 2019. 154 pp. Illustrated.

European Bonsai Association European Bonsai Association 1984-2004 ; 2004. 75 pp. 120 color photos.

ZH Feng, Guilin (ed.) Photo Collection of Alexa Queer Stones ; Yangfang Publishing House ; 2005. ISBN: 80595-825-4. 255 pp. Stones of the Gobi Desert.

Flacks, Marcus Contemplating Rocks ; London: Sylph Editions; 2012. ISBN: 978-0-9569920-7-9. 190 pp. A limited edition book by a London-based Chinese antique dealer specializing in Chinese furniture includes ten short essays by Flacks, an introductory chapter titled "The Historical Importance of Scholar's Rocks in Chinese Culture" by Robert D. Mowry and short essays by well-known Chinese art scholars and artists such as Lu Dan, James Lally, Nicolas Chow, and Brice Marden.

ZH Fu, Shanyi Zhongguo pen jing ; Shanghai: Shanghai ke xue ji shu chu ban she; 2002. ISBN-10: 7532364372 ; ISBN-13: 9787532364374.

ZH Fu, Shanyi Zhongguo shang shi ; Shanghai: Shanghai ke xue ji shu chu ban she; 2005. ISBN-10: 7532378381 ; ISBN-13: 9787532378388.

ZH Ge, Ziqiang Zhongguo Tong pai pen jing (Chinese bonsai of the Nantong style) ; Shanghai: Shanghai ke xue ji shu chu ban she; 2004. ISBN 7532373584. 184 pp. Illustrations. Zhongguo pen jing liu pai cong shu series. USDA

ES Genotti, Giovanni Los Bonsais Para Interiores ; Editorial de Vecchi; 2001. ISBN 8431520809.

ES Genotti, Giovanni Un Bonsai Ideal ; Editorial de Vecchi; 2003. ISBN 8431529237.

Gerard, Brothe The Spirit Whispering: Lessons for Simple Living Through Bonsai Gardening ; Hill St. Press; 2001. ISBN 1-58818-035-2. 224 pp.

Gerstle, Manette Beyond Suiseki: Ancient Asian Viewing Stones Of The 21st Century ; Water Stone Press; 2007. ISBN-10: 0979372909 ; ISBN-13: 978-0979372902. 142 pp. Contributor Kemin Hu. Photographs by Fernando Aguilar. USDA

VI Giorgi, Gianfranco and Enzo Arnone, Van Huan Tran, and Tich Luom Van Ky thuat trong bonsai ; Nha xuat ban My Thuat; 2003. 251 pp.

GHarold Co. Enchanted Bonsai Designs: Grown Up Coloring Meditation Activities Coloring Book ; CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform; Clr Csm edition ; 2015. ISBN: 1514337754 ; ISBN-13: 978-1514337752. 108 pp.

Giphart, Daan and Lévon Arzooyan Bonsai potters ; 2006. ASIN: B000HRCUBS. 130 pp. Bryan Albright, Derek Aspinall, Jack Bacus, Ian Baillie, Jim Barrett, Marc Bauwens, Cecilia Barton, Dan Barton, Richard Boggs, Patrice Bongrand, Dale Cochoy, Gordon Duffett, Gilbert van der Elst, Petra Engelke, Jim Gremel, Filip Haesen, Michael Hagedorn, Petra Hahn, Alan Harriman, Victor and Glyn Harris, Horst Heinzlreiter, Wendy Heller, Jü rgen Hilken, Franz Hilliger, Roger Hnatiuk, Stan and Ilse Holroyd, Renske Jaasma, David Jones, Lenie Jongerhuis, Andreas van Kerckhove, Milan Klika and Vlada Kurátková, Ingrid Kralovec, Peter Krebs, Ron Lang, René Lecocq, Nick Lenz, Dave Lowman, Elsebeth Ludvigsen, Jacques Marty, Sandi McFarland, Hans Meeuwsen, Andy Pearson, Donnas Hermena Peterson, John Pitt, Morea Pubben, Sara Rayner, Mario Remeggio, Tony Remington, Ron de Roo, Harry Smeets, Roger Snipes, Piotr Świecki, Diane Thoman, Kevin Thompson, Dirk Vanspeybroeck, Dolf Verjans, William Vlaanderen, Emil Wanningen and Silvia Weber. Original ad. price: €19.95. USDA

Goff, Martha Tropical Green Sheets, A Care Manual and Guide for Florida's Tropical Bonsai Growers ; Lehigh Acres, FL: Josephine’s Enterprises, Inc. ; 2005. Over 200 pages covering 127 species. Color photographs. Articles submitted by James Smith, Carolyn Carver, Dick Miller and many more covering a wide range of topics.

Goff, Paul Methods Of Bonsai Display ; 2013. 82 pp. Illustrated. New 04/22/23

RU Gorbachev, Galina Bonsai ; Fiton; 2004. ISBN: 5-93475-011-0. 160 pp.

RU Gorbachev, Galina Nikolaevna, and Vladimir Semenovich Zhitkov, and Elmira Tofikovna Mamedov \Bonsai ; Fiton; 2011. ISBN: 978-5-93457-375-2. 32 pp. Illustrations by M. v. Sukhanov.

FR Grandjean, Benoit La connaissance du Bonsai 2: techniques et méthodes de formation ; Edisud; 2000. ISBN-10: 2744901334 ; ISBN-13: 978-2744901331 255 pp. Line drawings and photos. "100 Questions / Réponses"

FR Grandjean, Benoit La connaissance du Bonsai 3 ; 2000. 240 pp. Line drawings and photos. "Esprit et esthetique"

Greaves, James L. American viewing stones, beyond the Black Mountain: color, pattern and form ; Santa Monica, CA: American Viewing Stone Resource Center; 2008. ISBN 0981768903 ; ISBN-13: 0981768908138. 138 pp. USDA

JA Gun, Kyoosuke Tenohirani no rushizen Minibonsai no subete (Nature on the palm of the hand, All about small Bonsai in English) ; Hikarinokuni; 2002. 159 pp.

ZH Guo Xiancai Ornamental stone - bonsai shi - shi inkstone and seal stone connoisseurship ; The Shanxi science and technology publishing house; 2005. 327 pp.

Gupit, Y The Wonders of Natural Stones, The Philippine Collection ; Manila: Natural Stone Society of the Philippines ; 2013. 56pp.

Gustafson, Herb L. Miniature Bonsai ; New York: Sterling Press; 2000. ISBN 0-8069-0983-8. 192 pp. Original ad. price: $19.95.

Gustafson, Herb L. Bonsai Design Workshop ; New York: Sterling Publications; 2002. ISBN 08069667X.

Hagedorn, Michael Post-Dated: The Schooling of an Irreverent Bonsai Monk ; Portland, OR: Crataegus Books; 2008. ISBN 0980109477; ISBN-13: 978-09801094-7-4. 216 pp. Color cover and b&w interior photos by the author. Author's photo by Greg Brenden. Foreword by David DeGroot. "For Oyakata Suzuki Shinji."

Hagedorn, Michael Bonsai Heresy ; 2020. 360 pp. Color illustrations by Sergio Cuan.

Hall, Abe The History of Bonsai, Penjing and Topiary Landscaping Design; BiblioBazaar; 2011. ISBN-10: 1241715920 ; ISBN-13: 9781241715922. 180 pp.

Hall, Doug Growing Bonsai in South Africa ; Southern Book Publishers; 2003? ISBN 1868124517. 180 pp.

Harrington, Harry Bonsai Inspirations; Bonsai4me.com ; 2011. ISBN 978-953-56515-0-5. 272 pp. Illustrations. Original ad. price: £24.95

Harvey, Louise Your First Bonsai: A Beginners Guide To Bonsai Growing, Bonsai Care and Understanding The Bonsai ; CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform; 2015. ISBN 1512355127 ; ISBN-13: 978-1512355123. 46 pp.

Heltsley, Dr. Brian The Why, What and How of Bonsai Soil ; Ithaca, NY: ABS; 2018.

Hideyoshi, Masao Bonsai: The Beginner's Guide to Cultivate, Grow, Shape, and Show Off Your Bonsai Tree: Includes History, Styles of Bonsai, Types of Bonsai Trees, Trimming, Wiring, Repotting, and Watering ; CAC Publishing; 2017. ISBN-10: 1948489015 ; ISBN-13: 9781948489010. 75 pp. New 04/22/23

Hiltz, Will[iam Fowler] Gnarly Branches, Ancient Trees: The Life and Works of Dan Robinson, Bonsai Pioneer ; Silverdale, WA: Nara Press, LLC; 2010. 292 pp. Photography by Will Hiltz and Victrinia Ridgeway. Foreword by Walter Pall. "Dedicated to my wife Zenah and to my brother Carl who first turned me on to bonsai." List price $49.95.

Hirose, Yukio The Ultimate Bonsai Handbook - The Complete Guide for Beginners ; Tuttle Publishing; 2020. ISBN-10 : 4805315024 ; ISBN-13 : 978-4805315026. 256 pp. Illustrated with over 1,000 photos. About 70 types of bonsai. New 02/21/22

NL Hop, Martina Bonsai ; Rebo Productions; 2007. ISBN-10 9036618096 ; ISBN-13 9789036618090. 144 pp. Illustrated by Rik Slinger.

DE Hopes, Fiona Bonsai ; Bielefeld: Delius Klasing; 2007. ISBN 3-7688-1872-8.

Hu, Kemin Scholars' Rocks in Ancient China: The Suyuan Stone Catalogue ; Trunbull, CT: Weatherhill; 2002. ISBN 0-8348-0503-0 (North America) ; 974-524-016-8 (Asia, Europe, UK). 164 pp. 122 color photos, plus 28 color and 43 b&w illustrations from scrolls & books. The photographs alone show a larger variety of stones and stands than presented elsewheres.

Hu, Kemin Modern Chinese Scholars' Rocks: A Guide For Collectors ; Warren, CT: Floating World Editions; 2006. ISBN 1891640348. 128 pp.

Hu, Kemin The Romance of Scholars' Stones, Adventures in Appreciation ; Warren, CT: Floating World Editions; 2011. ISBN-10: 1891640615 ; ISBN-13: 978-1891640612. 148 pp.

Hu, Kemin and Thomas S. Elias Spirit Stones, The Ancient Art of the Scholar's Rock ; NY: Abbeville Press ; 2014. ISBN: 978-0-7892-1152-1. 236 pp. Photographs by Jonathan Singer. List Price $95.00.

ZH Hu, Leguo Zhongguo Zhe pai pen jing (Chinese bonsai of the Zhejiang style) ; Shanghai: Shanghai ke xue ji shu chu ban she; 2004. ISBN-10: 7532373533 ; ISBN-13: 9787532373536. 206 pp. Illustrations. Zhongguo pen jing liu pai cong shu series. USDA

ZH Hu, Shixun Yi yuan pen jing yi shu ; Beijing: Zhongguo lin y chu ban she; 2005. ISBN-10: 7503840463 ; ISBN-13: 9787503840463.

ZH Huang shi jia zu Shi yuan xuan cui: Huang Jimian xian sheng pen jing yi shu ji nian ji (Nature in miniature: the bonsai art of K.M. Wong) ; Huang shi jia zu; 2002.

Hughes, Malcolm and Kathy The Little Book of Bonsai ; 2016. ISBN-10 1784721700 ; ISBN-13: 9781784721701.

Indo-Japanese Association Bonsai Study Group Nature in Miniature ; Mumbai, India ; 2006. 94 pp. Illustrated. USDA

IT Invernizzi Marco Mollo tutto e vado in Giappone sulla via del bonsai (Going to Japan on the Bonsai Trail) ; Mursia (Gruppo Editoriale); 2003. EAN 978-88-425-3982-7 161 pp. USDA

JA Ishihara, Nubuo Kikka-seki no Sekai (World of Chrysanthemum Stones) ; Osaka: Toho Publishing Company; 2000.

Iwai, Teruki and Boutique-sha, Inc. Tsukuru, Sodateru, Kazaru! Chou Mini Bonsai ; Tokyo: Boutique-sha, Inc; 2014; English translation © 2017 Periplus Editions (HK) Ltd. English translation by Leeyong Soo.

Iwai, Terutoshi Miniature Bonsai, The Complete Guide to Super-Mini Bonsai ; Tuttle Publishing; 2017. ISBN 978-4-8053-1438-8. 80 pp. Illustrated. English translation by Leeyong Soo.

Jackel, Larry Ponderosa Pines as Bonsai ; Spokane, WA: Haskill Creek Publishing; 2008. 120 pp. Illustrated.

Jackson, Andrea Blissful Bonsai: A Natural Meditations Coloring Book ; CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform, Clr Csm edition ; 2016. ISBN: 1530773520 ; ISBN-13: 978-1530773527. 58 pp.

FR Jardin Press, S.L. Le Congrès National Français Yutz 2003 ; Jardin Press, S.L.; 2003. 112 pp.

FR/ES/E Jardin Press, S.L. Premio Olea - 2003 ; Jardin Press, S.L. 140 pp. Introduction by Masahiko Kimura.

FR Jeker, François Esthétique et bonsaï, Comment améliorer la qualité esthétique de nos bonsaï, Vol. I ; Jeker Communication ; 2000. ISBN-10: 2951509952 ; ISBN-13: 9782951509955. 144 pp. USDA

FR Jeker, François Esthétique et bonsaï II ; Jeker Communication; 2003. ISBN-10: 2951509960 ; ISBN-13: 978-2951509962 ; 144 pp.

DE Jeker, François Ästhetik und Bonsai, Ein Praktischer Ratgeber, Wie Sie die ästhetische Qualität Ihrer Bäume verbessern können ; 2000. ISBN 2-9515099-5-2. 144 pp. Illustrated in colour throughout and provided with drawings. Price: €33,50. New 02/27/22

DE Jeker, François Ästhetik und Bonsai, Praktischer Ratgeber - Band 2, Wie Sie die artistische Qualität Ihrer Bäume verbessern können ; 2003. ISBN 2-9515099-6-0. 144 pp. Illustrated in colour throughout and provided with drawings. Price: €34,50. New 02/27/22

Jeker, François Bonsai Aesthetics: A Practical Guide : How to Improve the Aesthetic Quality of Your Trees, Vol 1 ; Jeker Communication; 2006. ISBN-10: 2951509952 ; ISBN-13: 9782951509955. 144 pp. Illustrated. Translation of the above.

ES Jeker, François Estética y bonsái: cómo mejorar la calidad estética de nuestros árboles, Vol 1 ; Jeker Communication; 2006. ISBN-10: 2951509952 ; ISBN-13: 9782951509955. 144 pp. Illustrated. Translation of the above.

FR Jeker, François Les bois morts de nos bonsaï, techniques de création et d'entretien ; Auray: É d. LR Presse, DL; 2008. ISBN-10: 2903651515 ; ISBN-13: 9782903651510. 240 pp. Illustrated.

Jeker, François Bonsai Deadwood, Techniques for Creating and Maintaining ; ABS Book Service; 2014. ISBN-10: 0985299827 ; ISBN-13: 9780985299828. 240 pp. Illustrated. Translation of the above.

ZH Jia, Xiangyun Chinese Stone Appreciation Series: Chinese Taihu Stones ; Shanghai: Shanghai Science and Technology Press ; 2008. ISBN: 978-7-5323-9161-5. 166 pp.

ZH Jia, Xiangyun Chinese Stone Appreciation Series: Chinese Yingde Stones ; Shanghai Century Publishing Co., Ltd. and Shanghai Scientific and Technical Publishers ; 2007. ISBN: 978-7-5323-9037-3. 144 pp.

ZH Jia, Xiangyun (ed.) History of Chinese Stone Appreciation Culture, 2 vols. ; Shanghai: Shanghai Scientific & Technical Publishers ; 2010. ISBN 978-7-5478-0466-7. 725 pp.

Joyce, David The Art of Natural Bonsai, Replicating Nature's Beauty ; New York: Sterling Publishing; 2003. ISBN 1-4027-0055-5. 288 pp. Original ad. price: $29.95. USDA

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