Books like Naka John Bonsai Techniques?

[Ply]

Does anybody have recommendations for a book(s) that is similar to Naka John's Bonsai Techniques? Specifically I mean a book focused on the design aspect of bonsai, with many visuals and illustrations as examples. For a concrete example of what I'm looking for, its something similar to the page below from Bonsai Techniques 1.

I've previewed a couple dozen books by now and they all tend to be focused on horticular/care, and feature few if any illustations, which is not at all what I'm looking for. Any recommendations would be much appreciated!

 

[Gabler]

I've been meaning to get myself a copy of De Groot's Principles of Bonsai Design, but I can't recommend it, because I haven't read it.

 

[AshleyMammal]

I've been meaning to get myself a copy of De Groot's Principles of Bonsai Design, but I can't recommend it, because I haven't read it.

But I have and I do! It’s an incredible book and goes so deep into the design aspect of bonsai. 10/10 would thoroughly recommend

 

[Fern]

Principles of Bonsai Design is on sale at Stonelantern.com! I would agree a 10/10 book that all bonsai enthusiast would love.

 

[rockm]

If you like forest plantings/design or just bonsai in general this book is excellent. If you can find it

Forest, Rock Planting & Ezo Spruce Bonsai by Saburo Kato

RARE OUT OF PRINT This exceptional classic is a wonderful museum quality bonsai treasure by the true master of forest rock plantings. Previously available only in Japanese, it stands as the definitive bonsai book on the subject and is a noble addition to the collection of top quality bonsai...

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