Bonsai masterclass. All you need to know about creating Bonsai from one of the world’s top experts. Peter Chan. Apple Press, 1987.

Apple Press ; 1987;9781850760931; Rilegato con titoli in oro al dorso, sovracoperta; 25,5 x 20 cm; pp. 160; Peter Chan. Prima edizione. Volume illustrato a col. e b./n. Numerose fotografie ; Presenta severi segni d’uso alla sovracoperta, volume saldo, interno senza scritte, lievemente brunito; Accettabile (come da foto). ; One of the greatest gifts that Japanese and Chinese gardeners have given to the world is the craft of Bonsai – the art and science of growing miniature trees and shrubs in decorative pots. Just as with painting or sculpture, composition, balance, perspective, depth, texture, colour and so on are all involved, the result being one of the gardening world’s most attractive art forms. With the aid of BONSAI MASTERCLASS, every gardening enthusiast can master the intricacies of this entrancing art. It covers every aspect of the subject in full, practical detail – from the basic horticultural and artistic principles involved through to the actual business of Bonsai creation. Its core is a series of step-by-step projects, purpose-planned to enable you to put principles into practice and learn through actual creation, rather than relying on theory. The indispensable, practical guide to the art of Bonsai for all gardening enthusiasts. Contents include: Aesthetic and horticultural principles. Humble beginnings. Shortening the timescale. Bonsai from air-layering. Bonsai from collected trees. Bonsai from nursery stock. Tree nursery material. Bonsai from hedging material Forest or group plantings. Plantings on rocks Chinese-style bonsai. Suiseki. Exhibiting bonsai International scene. Tools and equipment. Complete with practical projects to put principles into practice ; L’immagine se disponibile, corrisponde alla copia in vendita.