An Old Philistine Takes a Second Look at Some Remarkable Trees

This well-known Sageretia planting is by Dr Wu Yee-sun. It appears in The Chinese Art of Bonsai & Potted Landscapes. An Aha! moment Sometimes you might pass over a tree or planting because it’s not dramatic enough to catch your attention. Or maybe it just seems strange at first glance. In some cases, if you’re lucky, a question mark might pull you back for a second look. That’s what happened to me with two or three of the trees in this post; they were easy to overlook, but when I did take a close look, an Aha! moment dawned. Whatever … Continue reading An Old Philistine Takes a Second Look at Some Remarkable Trees

Signed Copies: The Chinese Art of Bonsai & Potted Landscapes

Limited Edition! Only seven signed copies available We just received seven copies of this revered classic that are signed by all three authors. The publisher has assured us that only a handful have been signed and that we have most of them. The price is $85.00 (unsigned copies are $65.00). If you want one, don’t hesitate. Hardcover. 8 5/8? x 11 3/8? 142 pages, text in English and Chinese $85 signed More information and photos

1st U.S. National Exhibition Album Has Arrived

Double Discount through Sunday on this remarkable new book Order now and save $26.50. In addition to our pre-order sale for $55.00 (ends midnight Sunday), we are running a 30% discount on books, which puts your price at $38.50 if you order now. For more new bonsai books, keep reading.

Classic Penjing/Bonsai Book Back in Print

The Chinese Art of Bonsai & Potted Landscapes Y. C. Shen, Beulah Kwok Sung, C. B. Sung Now, this rare and wonderful book is back in print. John Naka was a big fan and said that “this unique book should be on the reading list of all bonsai connoisseurs.” Dr. Wu Yee Sun, famous philanthropist and avid bonsai and penjing supporter said that it “is a masterpiece of great importance in the art of bonsai and will… without a doubt… be valued for generations to come.”