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Introduction to Bonsai
By Rob Kempinski

This is a wonderful book covering bonsai in every aspect. This book presents everything about bonsai–around the world. Rob created a remarkable "magnum opus" of bonsai that belongs on your shelf between John Naka's "Bonsai Techniques I & II" and Deborah Koreshoff's "Bonsai, its art, science, history and philosophy." But, it is the only one that would double as a coffee table decoration to entertain guests. It will challenge and inspire people with years of experience, and yes–even a caveman could understand it.

Ficus, The Exotic Bonsai,
by Jerry Meislik

This is the easiest to read most authoritative book on ficus bonsai in the world. You will find it delightful to read and full of enlightening information about ficus. An inspirational reference to make you tackle one more ficus to meet the examples given in this book.
Good enough for a coffee table attention-getter, and full of factual data about ficus around the world.
Inquire about discounts for multiple orders, at the Gulfstream Bonsai Association, Inc.
Click on the cover to see sample pages of this great reference document.

Tropical Greensheets,
by Martha Goff

This is the most valuable book in a bonsai library. You will find it has much more in it that it had the last time you used it. A quick reference to the physiology of tropical species, and how to keep them healthy as bonsai.
Keep this book in an easy to get-to location, because you will look for it often.
Inquire about discounts for multiple orders, at the Gulfstream Bonsai Association, Inc.

Intermediate Bonsai,
by Tom Zane

This is the second in a series of "Course Syllabus" instruction books by a master teacher. Many owe their bonsai skills to his patient instruction. Written like a text book, easy to understand, and complete in content, presented in the best tradition of teaching skills.
You will have to go to the ABS Book Store to get the first, "Beginner's Syllabus" but take this opportunity to gain this knowledge. You will not find this level of teaching in the "coffee table" books in circulation. See the sample material linked to the book cover on the left.

Oil Rendering of Your Bonsai,
by Carl L. Rosner

Enjoy your favorite Bonsai, memorial-ized forever on canvas.
Carl has painted many species for various Bonsaist and Nurserymen, and the results are spectacular.
You can see proof of his skills on the link to the photo on the left. You will enjoy working with Carl the artist, and Bonsai nut. During the commission of a painting he communicates throughout the process sending you pictures for your approval. He can help you express your dream bonsai. [More]

Photographing Your Bonsai,
by Carl L. Rosner

When you have spent enough hours of painstakingly removing background, and you have better places to spend your time, try this "sky" back drop, oil on canvas or any material you desire. Size limit use of this particular unit is shown here for concept only. You could easily crop this photo to a good picture, or get a larger canvas. You could ask carl to paint any scenery you want, he can handle it, and with his bonsai experience suggest what would work best for you.