The Bonsai Handbook by David Prescott with Colin Lewis

David Prescott's Bonsai Handbook is an excellent beginner and intermediate bonsai book. Attractive and useful, it deals with almost almost every facet of the art of bonsai; styling, tools, watering, fertilizing, root pruning, soil types, choosing pots, wiring (5 full pages of excellent how-to wire graphics) and much more. This worthy classic has what you need to get started and carry on successfully. One of our favorites, especially for beginners. 

David Prescott's considerable knowledge and writing skills are further enhanced by the expertise of his consultant editor Colin Lewis, one of North America's (and England's) most experienced and accomplished bonsai artists, teachers, writers and the author of several bonsai books of his own. 

Softcover, 8 1/2" x 11" 160 pages, with over 200 quality photos and illustrations.