Andrea Meriggioli's Bonsai Maples Book

[David P]

Hi fellow Bonsai Nuts, do any of you know where I can get a copy of Andrea Meriggioli's Maple Bonsai Book? I live in California and have not had any luck finding a copy of that book. I have read that its a great book and would love to get my own copy of it. Thanks for your help.

 

[dbonsaiw]

I believe this is where I got my copy - https://www.bonsai.co.uk/product/bonsai-maples-by-andrea-meriggioli/

The book is amazing and well worth it.

 

[Kevin1968]

I found him on facebook and ordered it directly from him with paypal https://www.facebook.com/andrea.meriggioli.3

also his website http://hiryuen.com/negozio/it/inglesi/2917-l-acero-bonsai.html

 

[Empty Mountain]

I got my copy from contacting him directly on Facebook as well. He also kindly signed it for me.

 

[David P]

I will try him on Facebook, I went directly to his website and it would not allow me to enter my US address not sure why.

 

[Kevin1968]

This just came up.
sorry

 

[Jatt]

hello friends

how much would the book cost ?
I texted Mr AM on Facebook but wanna know how much in dollars it would cost roughly + shipping

here in NY USA

thnaks folks ! …as always for sharing / teaching

 

[NateDyk47]

hello friends

how much would the book cost ?
I texted Mr AM on Facebook but wanna know how much in dollars it would cost roughly + shipping

here in NY USA

thnaks folks ! …as always for sharing / teaching

Mine was €145, with current exchange rates that's about $154.

 

[dbonsaiw]

Best money you will spend if you are interested in developing maples (or deciduous in general).

 

[Kevin1968]

I paid 135 euros, but the exchange rate changes to much for that to mater. He will likely ship it fedex so you get it quickly. Well worth the money and wait.

 

[Jatt]

ok thnak you Kevin….

i found greenwood in UK also sells it ; I Facebook messaged Andrea too. Seems he is traveling in US - New England area so not sure when he will access messages …

sad that so many bonsai books and sites have gone defunct / out of print/ cannot find …etc

best wishes

 

[Jatt]

one more question = should I get Peter adams book too or just go For Andrea’s book on maples bonsai ?

thnaks for advice / prompt replies /

 

[dbonsaiw]

one more question = should I get Peter adams book too or just go For Andrea’s book on maples bonsai ?

I don't think it is needed

 

[Deep Sea Diver]

Yep.

Bonsai Maples is by far the most comprehensive book on growing maples in or out of print I’ve read. That said, Peter Adam’s book Bonsai with Japanese Maples has a good points to fill in. It was the best of its time. No more

Bonsai Maples is by far more comprehensive of each salient point and has variations on techniques. See the sheer volume differences.



So if one has the desire to create bonsai maples… and other similar deciduous tree bonsai, save up the cash and by Bonsai Maples. It’s so complete, it will likely suffice for a career of creating deciduous bonsai.

It’s a great present

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[Jatt]

thanks dbonssis, Kevin and Diver …

updated profile just now - I am in Long Island NY zone 7

this bonsai nut family is simply amazing…..thanks folks

 

[Jatt]

I meant thanks dbonsaiw…..sorry for typo

 

[coltranem]

I have both. Andrea's book is way more in depth. If you can only have one choose his.

New England Bonsai Gardens is going to be getting some more copies soon. Don't know the cost but my guess is 140-150.

 

[Jatt]

Just got reply from greenwood uk for Andrea’s book 140 pounds , 4 days ship

 

[Jatt]

Thnaks Coltranem, dropped email to New England folks….

 

[Kevin1968]

Just got reply from greenwood uk for Andrea’s book 140 pounds , 4 days ship

You will not regret the money spent it is a very detailed book