Synopses & Reviews
With fresh, elegant photography, this stunning volume presents more than sixty living bonsai masterpieces from the renowned collection of the Chicago Botanic Garden. Each patiently nurtured tree is presented at the peak of its seasonal beauty; each embodies the quiet energy and beauty of the art of bonsai.
In an engaging opening essay, the book introduces the practice and philosophy of bonsai, its spiritual resonance, and its horticultural sophistication. Then alongside each treeandrsquo;s portrait, is a short, thoughtful discussion of the species and style of the tree as well as its individual history and character. Readers will cherish this superbly conceived and designed book while gaining a new appreciation for the living masterpieces that inspired it.
Review
andldquo;[In]formation is presented in an appropriate, authentic curated way, fulfilling the promise of bonsai as an artandhellip;[the book] will be unique among bonsai publications.andrdquo;andmdash;Paul B. Redman, Director, Longwood Gardensand#160;
Review
"Whether you're a longtime aficionado or have just a passing knowledge or curiosity about bonsai,andnbsp;Bonsai: A Patient Artandnbsp;will provide an extraordinary look at this ancient practice.andnbsp;Published by the Chicago Botanic Garden, home to a world-class bonsai collection, in conjunction with Yaleandnbsp;University Press,andnbsp;Bonsaiandnbsp;does a beautiful job of not only explaining the basic principles and techniques but of illustrating them."and#8212;Chicago Tribune
Review
"A very inspirational book. . . Ifandnbsp;you recognize somebody who has been doing bonsai for a long time and wish to encourage them this book would make an important gift."and#8212;Biological Sciences Book Reviews
Review
and#8220;This book gives us 62 portraits of individual bonsai and they respond well to the treatment, allowing us to admire the balance, the detail and the carefully concealed artifice.and#8221;and#8212;Anna Pavord, The Independent
Synopsis
An exquisite volume devoted to the art of bonsai, featuring the Chicago Botanic Gardenandrsquo;s world-class collection
Synopsis
This exquisitely designed volume presents more than sixty bonsai masterpieces from the Chicago Botanic Gardenand#8217;s world-class collection, revealing the quiet energy and beauty of the art of bonsai, as well as its spiritual core.
About the Author
Susumu Nakamura is legendary among bonsai enthusiasts around the world and has served as director of education for the Nippon Bonsai Association and director of Bonsai Clubs International. He lives in Yokohama, Japan. Ivan Watters, curator at the Chicago Botanic Garden, is a bonsai master recognized internationally for his work and teaching. In 1996, he opened the Yasukanai Bonsai Garden, in Morton Grove, IL. He lives in Palatine, IL. Terry Ann R. Neff is widely known for developing books that deal with art and culture. She lives in Tucson, AZ.