Peter Chan Bonsai Books

The art of growing and keeping miniature trees.
Peter chan bonsai books. The naka books are a bit old school but are considered the bedrock of american bonsai. Chan lives in the united kingdom where he owns and operates a bonsai nursery. If you are really interested from here i d suggest going online and search for peter chan bonsai on line. Peter chan has 41 books on goodreads with 20232 ratings.
Peter has a plethora of videos going showing the viewer how to do techniques hands on. I d also go online to the bonsainut blog for help. He stresses aesthetic principles discussing in greater detail differences between japanese and chinese style bonsai. Peter chan is one of the most respected bonsai authors in the world.
Peter chan founded herons bonsai the uk s premier bonsai nursery in 1986. The definitive guide to choosing and growing. Many of his books have been translated into most of the major european languages his first two books have in fact been translated into eight. Peter chan s most popular book is the bonsai bible.
The art of growing and keeping miniature trees chartwell 1985 takes a slightly different approach in this book. Peter chan has been awarded twenty one chelsea flower show gold medals a record among bonsai specialists. The author of bonsai. By peter chan may 6 2014.
4 8 out of 5 stars 51. Over the years he has been featured in numerous television programmes on bonsai. He is the author of eight bestselling books on bonsai and gardening and his books have been translated into many languages. This together with his other seven books have been the inspiration and instigator of many a bonsai enthusiast s interest in the hobby.