English Edition Edition BONSAI ART 2023, 170 pages, size 21 x 30 cm, softcover Many bonsai prominently display deadwood as either complimentary or even as a major focal point adding both value and quality to the tree. Deadwood is often found on specimens collected from the wild consisting of wounds or stumps occasionally from pruning operations or just natural forces. Andrés Bicocca’s credo is to transform these somewhat unsightly features, which some might view as problem areas, into particularly interesting and natural focal points. Using tools partly of his own design together with highly refined techniques, this Europe-based Argentinian achieves outstanding results on deadwood that have made him famous throughout the bonsai world and popular as a workshop teacher and demonstrator. In this book, Andrés shares his knowledge, skills and philosophy, illustrated with numerous examples and detailed photographs.

A concise, authoritative overview of Japanese gardens in the United States Japanese-inspired gardens have delighted Americans since they were introduced in the United States a century ago. Their style has evolved from the earliest public display gardens to the friendship gardens of the postwar period to more recent naturalistic woodland gardens. Yet they have always been cherished places to connect with nature and experience one of the world’s most revered cultural traditions. In-depth, beautifully photographed profiles of eight of the most iconic Japanese-style public gardens in the United States A primer on the historical roots of Japanese garden styles, including tea gardens and dry rock gardens Essays and commentary by the most respected names in Japanese garden design Practical information on how to design, choose plants for, and care for a Japanese-inspired garden at home Tips for how to interpret public Japanese gardens and lead tour groups

• How do I create shohin? • Which techniques do I use? • What to consider? • Practical advice with 1,200 pictures • Guide with stages of development • For beginners and advanced bonsai fans 24,5 x17,3 cm, Hardcover. "Bonsai Shohin Passion", written by the South Tyrolean bonsai expert Roland Schatzer, offers a wide range of tips and advice on 370 pages, for beginners as well as for expert bonsai fans. With more than 1,200 pictures this books shows how shohin trees can be cultivated and refined. Lots of useful knowledge that enables the reader to carry out his/her own experiments to obtain and successfully style a shohin of their own.

Azalea determination made easy. In Japanese language, but with Latin names. 734 pages, softcover, 13 x 18 cm.

Treasures of the California deserts capture the essence of the unique and beautiful landscapes of the Southwest. Stones from the author's collection found in South Africa, China and Japan illustrate the universal appeal of these miniature natural wonders. An informative book with 60 inspirational color photographs of the author's most prized stones. 48 pages - 9" x 8" - Hard cover 40 pages, English language many color photos Author: Melba L. Tucker Publisher: Stone Latern Publishing

Author: Michoko & David Young Winner of the 2006 American Horticultural Society Book Award! Gardening has reached new heights of sophistication, and this book profiles a number of the most notable gardens in Japan and beyond. the goal of a Japanese garden is to suggest a landscape, to depict famous natural scenes, or to evoke a particular artistic quality or atmosphere. Graveled courtyards, early aristocratic gardens, Zen gardens, and several other elements all play key roles in these extravagant landscapes. The Art of the Japanese Garden is a valuable resource for anyone interested in gardening, landscape design, and Japanese art and culture. 176 pages, 27,7 x 21,3 cm

Ursula Funke developed a fascination for "small" things at an early age. Since the 1980s, she has been working with bonsai - and this led to a special fondness for shohin. On numerous trips to Japan, she specifically visited Shohin exhibitions and Shohin gardens. She speaks Japanese and learned a lot about shohin display design from Tomohiro Masuri, the president of the Japanese Shohin Society. Her self-published book shows the interested reader what a harmonious Shohin display can look like. She deals with all components: Shohin trees, pots, shelves, tables and other accessories are addressed. It also shows award-winning displays from various exhibitions. We are proud to be able to offer you this multi-faceted compendium. From the blurb: Anyone who wants to create a harmonious Shohin display should study this book. It shows all the components that are necessary for such a display. It starts with shohin trees, pots, rackets, tables and other accessories. Exercises with the different types of racks as well as award-winning displays from various exhibitions are presented. In German and English. 296 pages, 30 x 22 cm, colour, hardcover.

Shunmyo Masuno, Japan's leading garden designer, is at once Japan's most highly acclaimed landscape architect and an 18th-generation Zen Buddhist priest, presiding over daily ceremonies at the Kenkoji Temple in Yokohama. He is celebrated for his unique ability to blend strikingly contemporary elements with the traditional design vernacular. He has worked in ultramodern urban hotels and in some of Japan's most famous classic gardens. In each project, his work as a designer of landscape architecture is inseparable from his Buddhist practice. Each becomes a Zen garden, "a special spiritual place where the mind dwells." This beautiful book, illustrated with more than 400 drawings and color photographs, is the first complete retrospective of Masuno's work to be published in English. It presents 37 major gardens around the world in a wide variety of types and settings: traditional and contemporary, urban and rural, public spaces and private residences, and including temple, office, hotel and campus venues. Masuno achieved fame for his work in Japan, but he is becoming increasingly known internationally, and in 2011 completed his first commission in the United States which is shown here.