<![CDATA[Bonsai Outlet: New Products - Books & Guides]]> https://www.bonsaioutlet.com Tue, 09 Jun 2026 15:19:36 +0000 <![CDATA[Miniature Living Bonsai Landscapes: The Art of Saikei]]> https://www.bonsaioutlet.com/supplies/books-guides/miniature-living-bonsai-landscapes/ Tue, 20 Sep 2022 13:20:40 +0000 https://www.bonsaioutlet.com/supplies/books-guides/miniature-living-bonsai-landscapes/ A front cover photo of the book "Miniature Living Bonsai Landscapes: The Art of Saikei" by Herb L. Gustafson, resting on a weathered wooden table against a plain white wall. The book's cover features a deep purple border. At the top, a large teal rectangle contains the title "MINIATURE LIVING BONSAI LANDSCAPES" in bold, white, capital letters. Just below it, a smaller orange banner displays the subtitle, "The Art of Saikei." The central image is a stunning color photograph of a Saikei arrangement, showcasing a mature, gnarled bonsai tree with dense green foliage growing atop a formation of dark, craggy rocks. Green moss and tiny groundcover plants sprout from the crevices of the rocks. To the left, a smaller, similarly styled tree completes the miniature landscape, which is set in a shallow wooden tray filled with fine grey pebbles. The entire scene is photographed against a bright, clear blue sky with soft white clouds. At the very bottom of the cover, the author’s name, "HERB L. GUSTAFSON," is printed in light teal capital letters.

Miniature Living Bonsai Landscapes

Saikei is the art of the living landscape. A form of bonsai, it uses miniature trees, rocks, soil and vegetation to form replicas of gardens and the natural world. This book instructs on ..

Price: $29.95

]]> A front cover photo of the book "Miniature Living Bonsai Landscapes: The Art of Saikei" by Herb L. Gustafson, resting on a weathered wooden table against a plain white wall. The book's cover features a deep purple border. At the top, a large teal rectangle contains the title "MINIATURE LIVING BONSAI LANDSCAPES" in bold, white, capital letters. Just below it, a smaller orange banner displays the subtitle, "The Art of Saikei." The central image is a stunning color photograph of a Saikei arrangement, showcasing a mature, gnarled bonsai tree with dense green foliage growing atop a formation of dark, craggy rocks. Green moss and tiny groundcover plants sprout from the crevices of the rocks. To the left, a smaller, similarly styled tree completes the miniature landscape, which is set in a shallow wooden tray filled with fine grey pebbles. The entire scene is photographed against a bright, clear blue sky with soft white clouds. At the very bottom of the cover, the author’s name, "HERB L. GUSTAFSON," is printed in light teal capital letters.

Miniature Living Bonsai Landscapes

Saikei is the art of the living landscape. A form of bonsai, it uses miniature trees, rocks, soil and vegetation to form replicas of gardens and the natural world. This book instructs on ..

Price: $29.95

]]> Miniature Living Bonsai Landscapes

Saikei is the art of the living landscape. A form of bonsai, it uses miniature trees, rocks, soil and vegetation to form replicas of gardens and the natural world. This book instructs on ..]]> <![CDATA[Viewing Stones of North America]]> https://www.bonsaioutlet.com/supplies/books-guides/viewing-stones-of-north-america/ Mon, 22 Feb 2021 13:32:53 +0000 https://www.bonsaioutlet.com/supplies/books-guides/viewing-stones-of-north-america/ The front cover of the book "Viewing Stones of North America: A Contemporary Perspective" by Thomas S. Elias stands upright on a rustic, weathered wooden table against a plain white background. The book’s dust jacket is a solid, earthy olive-gold color with a glossy finish that reflects light in the upper right corner. Dominating the left side of the cover is a large, high-resolution photograph of a vertical viewing stone, or suiseki, which resembles a rugged, ancient mountain peak or a piece of petrified wood. The specimen is highly textured with deep ridges and a variegated color palette of dark charcoal, warm browns, and patches of light tan and orange. It is perched on a small, dark, custom-carved wooden base. On the right side of the cover, the text is presented in clean, white typography. The main title, "VIEWING STONES OF NORTH AMERICA," is set in all-capital letters, separated by a thin white horizontal line from the subtitle, "A Contemporary Perspective," written in a smaller mixed-case font. The author's name, THOMAS S. ELIAS, is printed at the bottom right in a similar white capital font. This book is a key resource for enthusiasts of bonsai and the related art of suiseki.

Viewing Stones of North America - A Contemporary Perspective

by Thomas Elias

Although firmly rooted in ancient East Asia cultures, stone appreci..

Price: $50.00

]]> The front cover of the book "Viewing Stones of North America: A Contemporary Perspective" by Thomas S. Elias stands upright on a rustic, weathered wooden table against a plain white background. The book’s dust jacket is a solid, earthy olive-gold color with a glossy finish that reflects light in the upper right corner. Dominating the left side of the cover is a large, high-resolution photograph of a vertical viewing stone, or suiseki, which resembles a rugged, ancient mountain peak or a piece of petrified wood. The specimen is highly textured with deep ridges and a variegated color palette of dark charcoal, warm browns, and patches of light tan and orange. It is perched on a small, dark, custom-carved wooden base. On the right side of the cover, the text is presented in clean, white typography. The main title, "VIEWING STONES OF NORTH AMERICA," is set in all-capital letters, separated by a thin white horizontal line from the subtitle, "A Contemporary Perspective," written in a smaller mixed-case font. The author's name, THOMAS S. ELIAS, is printed at the bottom right in a similar white capital font. This book is a key resource for enthusiasts of bonsai and the related art of suiseki.

Viewing Stones of North America - A Contemporary Perspective

by Thomas Elias

Although firmly rooted in ancient East Asia cultures, stone appreci..

Price: $50.00

]]> Viewing Stones of North America - A Contemporary Perspective

by Thomas Elias

Although firmly rooted in ancient East Asia cultures, stone appreci..]]> <![CDATA[Suiseki & Viewing Stones - By Melba Tucker with Photographs by Peter Bloomer]]> https://www.bonsaioutlet.com/supplies/books-guides/suiseki-viewing-stones-by-melba-tucker/ Tue, 19 Nov 2019 14:39:39 +0000 https://www.bonsaioutlet.com/supplies/books-guides/suiseki-viewing-stones-by-melba-tucker/ Suiseki & Viewing Stones - By Melba Tucker with Photographs by Peter Bloomer

Suiseki & Viewing Stones, By Melba Tucker

With Photographs by Peter Bloomer.

Treasures of the California deserts capture the essence of the..

Price: $17.95

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Suiseki & Viewing Stones, By Melba Tucker

With Photographs by Peter Bloomer.

Treasures of the California deserts capture the essence of the..

Price: $17.95

]]> Suiseki & Viewing Stones, By Melba Tucker

With Photographs by Peter Bloomer.

Treasures of the California deserts capture the essence of the..]]> <![CDATA[The Satsuki Azaleas-Floral Treasures of Japan by Alexander Kennedy]]> https://www.bonsaioutlet.com/supplies/books-guides/satsuki-azaleas-floral-treasures-japan/ Tue, 19 Nov 2019 14:36:14 +0000 https://www.bonsaioutlet.com/supplies/books-guides/satsuki-azaleas-floral-treasures-japan/ An upright front-view photograph of the book "Floral Treasures of Japan: The Satsuki Azaleas" by Alexander Kennedy, standing on a rustic, weathered light-brown wooden surface against a plain off-white background. The book’s white front cover features the main title in red, stylized font at the top, framed by a thin red border. A large central photograph on the cover showcases a spectacular Satsuki Azalea bonsai in full bloom, highlighting the species' characteristic multi-colored floral display. The dense clusters of flowers range from crisp white and pale cream to vibrant orange-red and soft pink with darker rose-colored centers. The subtitle, "The Satsuki Azaleas," and the author's name, "Alexander Kennedy," are printed in white text over the lower portion of the floral photograph. The book’s magenta-colored spine is visible along the left edge, identifying this comprehensive guide as an essential resource for bonsai enthusiasts and collectors of Japanese floral treasures.

The Satsuki Azaleas-Floral Treasures of Japan, Alexander Kennedy

Bred and selected for over 300 years as container-grown exhibition trees, the Satsuki azaleas hold a very special place in Japanese culture. The annual Satsu..

Price: $39.95

]]> An upright front-view photograph of the book "Floral Treasures of Japan: The Satsuki Azaleas" by Alexander Kennedy, standing on a rustic, weathered light-brown wooden surface against a plain off-white background. The book’s white front cover features the main title in red, stylized font at the top, framed by a thin red border. A large central photograph on the cover showcases a spectacular Satsuki Azalea bonsai in full bloom, highlighting the species' characteristic multi-colored floral display. The dense clusters of flowers range from crisp white and pale cream to vibrant orange-red and soft pink with darker rose-colored centers. The subtitle, "The Satsuki Azaleas," and the author's name, "Alexander Kennedy," are printed in white text over the lower portion of the floral photograph. The book’s magenta-colored spine is visible along the left edge, identifying this comprehensive guide as an essential resource for bonsai enthusiasts and collectors of Japanese floral treasures.

The Satsuki Azaleas-Floral Treasures of Japan, Alexander Kennedy

Bred and selected for over 300 years as container-grown exhibition trees, the Satsuki azaleas hold a very special place in Japanese culture. The annual Satsu..

Price: $39.95

]]> The Satsuki Azaleas-Floral Treasures of Japan, Alexander Kennedy

Bred and selected for over 300 years as container-grown exhibition trees, the Satsuki azaleas hold a very special place in Japanese culture. The annual Satsu..]]> <![CDATA[Shakespeare's Flowers by Francie Owens (Hard Cover)]]> https://www.bonsaioutlet.com/supplies/books-guides/shakespeares-flowers-by-francie-owens-hard-cover/ Tue, 19 Nov 2019 14:35:51 +0000 https://www.bonsaioutlet.com/supplies/books-guides/shakespeares-flowers-by-francie-owens-hard-cover/ A detailed close-up of the front cover for the hardcover book "Shakespeare's Flowers" by Francie Owens. The cover is dominated by a vibrant, large red poppy flower in full bloom, its delicate, ruffled petals filling the center and bottom of the frame against a soft, out-of-focus background of dark green leaves. At the top of the image, the title "Shakespeare's" is written in an elegant white script, with "Flowers" printed below it in a clean, spaced-out white serif font. This book, featured by Bonsai Outlet, explores the botanical world of William Shakespeare's plays and sonnets through vivid photography and descriptions.

Shakespeare's Flowers, intro by Francie Owens

11"x14" Hardbound with 176 pages all in color.

The Bard’s poetry combines with beaut..

Price: $29.95

]]> A detailed close-up of the front cover for the hardcover book "Shakespeare's Flowers" by Francie Owens. The cover is dominated by a vibrant, large red poppy flower in full bloom, its delicate, ruffled petals filling the center and bottom of the frame against a soft, out-of-focus background of dark green leaves. At the top of the image, the title "Shakespeare's" is written in an elegant white script, with "Flowers" printed below it in a clean, spaced-out white serif font. This book, featured by Bonsai Outlet, explores the botanical world of William Shakespeare's plays and sonnets through vivid photography and descriptions.

Shakespeare's Flowers, intro by Francie Owens

11"x14" Hardbound with 176 pages all in color.

The Bard’s poetry combines with beaut..

Price: $29.95

]]> Shakespeare's Flowers, intro by Francie Owens

11"x14" Hardbound with 176 pages all in color.

The Bard’s poetry combines with beaut..]]> <![CDATA[Ponds & Water Gardens by Bill Heritage]]> https://www.bonsaioutlet.com/supplies/books-guides/ponds-water-gardens-by-bill-heritage/ Tue, 19 Nov 2019 14:35:40 +0000 https://www.bonsaioutlet.com/supplies/books-guides/ponds-water-gardens-by-bill-heritage/ Ponds & Water Gardens by Bill Heritage

Ponds & Water Gardens (Soft Cover)

170 fact filled pages. Soft cover 5.25"x7.5" just the right size to throw in your back pocket while planning, and building your Water Garden.

Price: $11.95

]]> Ponds & Water Gardens by Bill Heritage

Ponds & Water Gardens (Soft Cover)

170 fact filled pages. Soft cover 5.25"x7.5" just the right size to throw in your back pocket while planning, and building your Water Garden.

Price: $11.95

]]> Ponds & Water Gardens (Soft Cover)

170 fact filled pages. Soft cover 5.25"x7.5" just the right size to throw in your back pocket while planning, and building your Water Garden.

]]> <![CDATA[Bonsai Today Master Series Book Kit - Growing and Styling Pines & Junipers]]> https://www.bonsaioutlet.com/bonsai-today-master-series-book-kit-growing-and-styling-pines-junipers-kit137/ Thu, 07 Jun 2018 11:21:14 +0000 https://www.bonsaioutlet.com/bonsai-today-master-series-book-kit-growing-and-styling-pines-junipers-kit137/ Bonsai Today Master Series Book Kit

Bonsai Today Master Series Pines Book - Growing & Styling Japanese Black & White Pines

The definitive how-to & care book on Black and White Pine Bonsai trees with detailed instructions by some of the world's gr..

Price: $59.95

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Bonsai Today Master Series Pines Book - Growing & Styling Japanese Black & White Pines

The definitive how-to & care book on Black and White Pine Bonsai trees with detailed instructions by some of the world's gr..

Price: $59.95

]]> Bonsai Today Master Series Pines Book - Growing & Styling Japanese Black & White Pines

The definitive how-to & care book on Black and White Pine Bonsai trees with detailed instructions by some of the world's gr..]]> <![CDATA[The Art of Bonsai Creation, Care and Enjoyment. Yoshimura & Halford]]> https://www.bonsaioutlet.com/supplies/books-guides/art-bonsai-creation-care Wed, 31 Jul 2013 10:59:46 +0000 https://www.bonsaioutlet.com/supplies/books-guides/art-bonsai-creation-care The Art of Bonsai Creation, Care and Enjoyment. Yoshimura & Halford

The Art of Bonsai Creation, Care and Enjoyment

How-to bonsai tree book.

When this ground-breaking b..

Price: $19.95

]]> The Art of Bonsai Creation, Care and Enjoyment. Yoshimura & Halford

The Art of Bonsai Creation, Care and Enjoyment

How-to bonsai tree book.

When this ground-breaking b..

Price: $19.95

]]> The Art of Bonsai Creation, Care and Enjoyment

How-to bonsai tree book.

When this ground-breaking b..]]> <![CDATA[Bonsai Book Saikei & Art - Miniature Landscapes. By Lew Buller (Hard Cover)]]> https://www.bonsaioutlet.com/supplies/books-guides/bonsai-book-saikei-art-miniature-landscapes-by-lew-buller-hard-cover/ Wed, 31 Jul 2013 10:59:46 +0000 https://www.bonsaioutlet.com/supplies/books-guides/bonsai-book-saikei-art-miniature-landscapes-by-lew-buller-hard-cover/ A front view of the hardcover book "Saikei and Art: Miniature Landscapes" by Lew Buller, standing upright on a weathered, light-colored wooden surface against a plain off-white wall. The book's cover features a dramatic and artistic photograph of a miniature landscape (saikei) in silhouette. Dark, jagged rock formations and the delicate shapes of small plants are set against a vibrant, glowing sunset. The sky transitions from a deep, chocolate brown at the top to a fiery orange near the horizon, where a large, bright yellow sun is partially visible. The title, "Saikei and Art," is printed in a clean white serif font in the upper left, followed by the subtitle "Miniature Landscapes" and the author's name, Lew Buller. At the very bottom of the cover, a single line of smaller white text reads, "With a letter from Toshio Kawamoto, Founder, School of Saikei." The overall presentation highlights the book as an elegant and authoritative guide to the Japanese art of creating miniature living landscapes.

Bonsai Book Saikei & Art

Miniature bonsai landscapes. A unique book on the bonsai art of saikei. Any beginning or advanced bonsai enthusiast can use it as a guide in making plantings that reflect an almost timeless sen..

Price: $39.95

]]> A front view of the hardcover book "Saikei and Art: Miniature Landscapes" by Lew Buller, standing upright on a weathered, light-colored wooden surface against a plain off-white wall. The book's cover features a dramatic and artistic photograph of a miniature landscape (saikei) in silhouette. Dark, jagged rock formations and the delicate shapes of small plants are set against a vibrant, glowing sunset. The sky transitions from a deep, chocolate brown at the top to a fiery orange near the horizon, where a large, bright yellow sun is partially visible. The title, "Saikei and Art," is printed in a clean white serif font in the upper left, followed by the subtitle "Miniature Landscapes" and the author's name, Lew Buller. At the very bottom of the cover, a single line of smaller white text reads, "With a letter from Toshio Kawamoto, Founder, School of Saikei." The overall presentation highlights the book as an elegant and authoritative guide to the Japanese art of creating miniature living landscapes.

Bonsai Book Saikei & Art

Miniature bonsai landscapes. A unique book on the bonsai art of saikei. Any beginning or advanced bonsai enthusiast can use it as a guide in making plantings that reflect an almost timeless sen..

Price: $39.95

]]> Bonsai Book Saikei & Art

Miniature bonsai landscapes. A unique book on the bonsai art of saikei. Any beginning or advanced bonsai enthusiast can use it as a guide in making plantings that reflect an almost timeless sen..]]> <![CDATA[Pines - Growing and Styling Bonsai Book Black & White Pines]]> https://www.bonsaioutlet.com/pines-growing-and-styling-bonsai-book-black-white-pines/ Mon, 08 Oct 2012 13:02:01 +0000 https://www.bonsaioutlet.com/pines-growing-and-styling-bonsai-book-black-white-pines/ A thick, softcover book titled "PINES" from the "Bonsai Today Masters' Series" lies on a weathered, rustic wooden surface. The book's clean white cover prominently features a detailed photograph of a mature pine bonsai tree with a thick, textured trunk and dense, tiered green foliage, planted in a shallow, rectangular reddish-brown pot. The title "PINES" is printed in large, bold red serif letters across the top. At the bottom, teal-colored text reads "GROWING & STYLING JAPANESE BLACK & WHITE PINES," followed by credits for masters like Masahiko Kimura and Takashita Yosiaki, and editors Wayne Schoech and Michael Persiano. Decorative teal and white geometric patterned bands frame the top and bottom edges of the cover. The image is taken from a high angle, showing the substantial thickness of the book's spine and pages.

Pines - Growing and Styling Bonsai Book Black & White Pines

The definitive how-to & care book on Black and White Pine Bonsai trees with detailed instructions by some of the world's greatest Bonsai Masters. This tho..

Price: $38.95

]]> A thick, softcover book titled "PINES" from the "Bonsai Today Masters' Series" lies on a weathered, rustic wooden surface. The book's clean white cover prominently features a detailed photograph of a mature pine bonsai tree with a thick, textured trunk and dense, tiered green foliage, planted in a shallow, rectangular reddish-brown pot. The title "PINES" is printed in large, bold red serif letters across the top. At the bottom, teal-colored text reads "GROWING & STYLING JAPANESE BLACK & WHITE PINES," followed by credits for masters like Masahiko Kimura and Takashita Yosiaki, and editors Wayne Schoech and Michael Persiano. Decorative teal and white geometric patterned bands frame the top and bottom edges of the cover. The image is taken from a high angle, showing the substantial thickness of the book's spine and pages.

Pines - Growing and Styling Bonsai Book Black & White Pines

The definitive how-to & care book on Black and White Pine Bonsai trees with detailed instructions by some of the world's greatest Bonsai Masters. This tho..

Price: $38.95

]]> Pines - Growing and Styling Bonsai Book Black & White Pines

The definitive how-to & care book on Black and White Pine Bonsai trees with detailed instructions by some of the world's greatest Bonsai Masters. This tho..]]>