Michigan Tree Murderer
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I see a lot of tree specific books, but can you recommend a bonsai handbook or a bible? Video suggestions or websites are also welcome. 
What's your favorite Bonsai book?
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Michigan Tree Murderer
Masterpiece
Survival manual sounds a little extreme.
But I'll take a look at that book after I grab my go bag. 
Paradox
Marine Bonsologist
Principles of Bonsai Design by David DeGroot
Michigan Tree Murderer
Masterpiece
I definitely need design help. As this is an art & I'm not an artist.
Doubt I ever will be, but I can try.
Calnicky
Mame
I was literally thinking that it mean the survival of the Bonsai-ist...not the survival of the tree! Give us some help here Colin!
caffeinated
Mame
+1 for Principles of Bonsai Design by DeGroot. Harry Harringtons Inspiration 1 & 2 books which follow many really nicely documented progressions of trees, and the hows and whys of what he did along the way; and photo books from shows like the Kokufu or the US Nationals which are great for studying design and see how they break "the rules" and look fantastic doing it.
Potawatomi13
Imperial Masterpiece
Bonsai Techniques I & II by Master John Yoshio Naka. Videos? : Bonsai Mirai Live video library and on YouTube.
. Videos? : Bonsai Mirai Live video library and on YouTube.
Prickly_pair
Seedling
I'll second that.
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penumbra
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Lots of good suggestions here but honestly I don't have a favorite bonsai book. I buy what is affordable ..... and available.
Picking a favorite book is like picking a favorite ice cream flavor. It will change from time to time and you have to try as many as you can.
Picking a favorite book is like picking a favorite ice cream flavor. It will change from time to time and you have to try as many as you can.
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ShadyStump
Imperial Masterpiece
Or this one. The ABS has a store of this spiral bound after market printing they've sponsored. Available in their online store on the website. Don't recall the exact price, but it was very reasonable.
Michigan Tree Murderer
Masterpiece
What's the "ABS" ? Anti-lock braking system? Adult Book Store? American Bonsai Society? Can you post a link to it?
I saw that first edition for $200 (on amazon), I've never owned a two hundred dollar book before & I'm not sure I'm going to.
ShadyStump
Imperial Masterpiece
American Bonsai Society. Here's the link to their bookstore. Some great offerings, curated for practical learning.
Bonsai Books & More
No member discount on wholesale orders We ship domestic only, no international shipping
bonsai.shopsettings.com
Michigan Tree Murderer
Masterpiece
Thanks! $16 bucks is much better.American Bonsai Society. Here's the link to their bookstore. Some great offerings, curated for practical learning.
Bonsai Books & More
No member discount on wholesale orders We ship domestic only, no international shipping
ShadyStump
Imperial Masterpiece
That's not the original full book, FYI. It's the more condensed edition from a collection of a series of articles the author wrote. Still, everything you need to know to break the rules RIGHT is there.Thanks! $16 bucks is much better.
Brian Van Fleet
Pretty Fly for a Bonsai Guy
Kokufu-ten albums.
CaptColin
Sapling
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