This book is small and really just a good overview of what Bonsai's are like. This is sort of a starter guide, explaining the ins and outs of Bonsai. If you're just beginning raising the trees, this is a good book to add to your collection. If you, however, already have a knowledge base about raising and caring for Bonsai, you can move along to a more comprehensive book.

This was a good beginner book for my husband when we bought our first bonsai, although we wish there was more descriptions on trimming it and how much water to give it. We think we have some sort of ficus bonsai, but couldn't find it in the book, so we're hoping what we are doing will keep it alive! Good tips on most aspects of keeping them thriving.

I just bought my first bonsai tree,This book is so helpful.The shipping was very fast.It is packed full of information and lovely pictures.It has great tips for your tree and great ideals.It also gave me information on others bonsai trees i will be trying next..

I expected more info on techniques, however for the begginer it is OK start. Some good pictures to show how to trim, prune etc your beloved bonsai baby.

This was a good book for getting ideas and then going to the web for more research. A great introduction. I thought it could have been a little more detailed so I gave it a 4. Worth it for those doing bonsai with little and no experience.

Perfect book for the beginer or someone who is curious about Bonsai. Excelent pictures and very convienent size.

I WAS SO HAPPY WITH MY BOOK THAT I BOUGHT ANOTHER ONE FOR A GIFT AND MAY BUY SEVERAL FOR STOCKING STUFFERS---FOR MY GREEN THUMB FRIENDS

I think this book is very good, especially for someone like me who is trying their hand for the first time with a bonsai tree. It is easy to read and put together nicely, so that you can look for information quickly.

This is basically just a picture book with captions. It will familiarize you with different styles and concepts, but does not provide any useful "tips" as the title suggests, nor does it provide any information which I would consider essential to learning bonsai, so much as just understanding what it is and what it looks like. I bought this book as a beginner and having read it, am no more informed than I was before.

The information available for free on the internet is far more in-depth and useful than this book. I'm leaving it at two stars because the pictures really are great and show a wide range of design options. I will keep the book to use those as a reference, even though the book does little if anything to explain how to accomplish those designs.

The DK Bonsai book is a help for anyone wanting to learn how to "Bonsai" or learn what kind of trees can be used in this fashion. It is basic and has great photos, as in the DK tradition.

Disclaimer, I just started this addicting hobby so my knowledge base is less than a neophyte. However, I found this book to be informative regarding basic styles and techniques on how to begin to look at trees and terminology I found on the bonsai web pages. Good book to get more hooked on this fascinating art form.

I bought this for my son who is interested in all things Japanese. This is the DK book series at its best, very informative, well illustrated and covering a wide range of material. Probably not enough information to start cultivating trees on your own; but a very good introduction to Bonsai.

If you are interested in Bonsai and have the chance the collection at the Nation Arboretum in Washington DC is worth the trip.

Bonsai (101 Essential Tips)Brussel's Golden Gate Ficus Indoor Bonsai Tree Both these products were as discribed and the book was very helpfull in knowing how to care for the Indoor Bonsai Tree. Great products for the value.

I bought for a birthday gift. As for as I know it has been helpful.

I have always liked bonsai and had been meaning to start growing a few for over 20 years.
But like so many things in life I had somehow put it off till now.
Within a week of receiving this book I had finally started growing my very own trees.
How can you not love a book that inspires you to action like that?
It has a lot of info for the beginner and the pictures are pretty nice to look at.
Sure, I'll probably buy a more thorough book later on with more detailed and complete coverage. But this book never promised to be the know all encyclopedia of bonsai.
I judge books by if they deliver what the title implies, if they convey the information in a clear and concise manner, and most importantly if they inspire you to take action and apply the knowledge. Because just knowing something but not putting it to use is worthless.
This book does all of the above.
For just getting the basics and getting started I don't see how you could not like this little inexpensive book.

This book is a great first read on Bonsai and worth its price. It gives an introduction to most Bonsai related topics. After this one, you can start picking books for more in depth information on the areas you are interested in.

I decided to get into raising Bonsai trees a number of years ago but had zero knowledge of what I was getting into - so my wife bought me this book. This book will take an absolute beginner like me and get them functioning rather quickly. The book makes it simple and easy with lots of photos and lots of information.

It was a pleasure to just sit and read this book - the color photos and such make for wonderful daydreaming. Of course, none of my trees look as good as anything in the book - but I am enjoying the hobby and love the book! I would recommend this book as a first manual or guidebook.

Very good handy reference for someone more or less familiar with bomsai techniques. Highly recommended.

This very affordable, essential reference for beginners covers all the basics of bonsai cultivation in a broad range of topics, without ever turning too technical for the reader. The well-organized, thoroughly indexed and concise information is presented in handy tips, easy-to-remember answers to frequently asked questions, and step-by-step expert advice with detailed explanations that include topics like:
*Starting a bonsai
*Design principles
*Bonsai styles and displays according to the seasons
*Useful tools
*How to create a bonsai step-by-step
*Caring for and propagating bonsai
*Bonsai species and arrangements
The key information and direct-to-the-point explanations contained in this handbook are accompanied with more than 250 full-color photos and illustrations, which perfectly depict the points being made and make this volume visually enjoyable. And with a binding perfectly suited for constant browsing and repeated check-ups, you are sure to come back to it again and again.
The one thing missing from this volume is a glossary for common terms, but overall, the nuggets of helpful information presented here are a great value for their price. This is a must-buy for beginners and would-be bonsai hobbyists who want a simple and easy to follow guide with instructions that can be instantly absorbed.
--Reviewed by Maritza Volmar

This very affordable, essential reference for beginners covers all the basics of bonsai cultivation in a broad range of topics, without ever turning too-technical for the reader. The well-organized, thoroughly indexed and concise information is presented in handy tips, easy-to-remember answers to frequently asked questions, and step-by-step expert advice with detailed explanations that include topics like:
*Starting a bonsai
*Design principles
*Bonsai styles and displays according to the seasons
*Useful tools
*How to create a bonsai step-by-step
*Caring for and propagating bonsai
*Bonsai species and arrangements
The key information and direct-to-the-point explanations contained in this handbook are accompanied with more than 250 full-color photos and illustrations, which perfectly depict the points being made and make this volume visually enjoyable. And with a binding perfectly suited for constant browsing and repeated check-ups, you are sure to come back to it again and again.
The one thing missing from this volume is a glossary for common terms, but overall, the nuggets of helpful information presented here are a great value for their price. This is a must-buy for beginners and would-be bonsai hobbyists who want a simple and easy to follow guide with instructions that can be instantly absorbed.

Upon recieving this book as a gift from my late husband, I discovered that the information given in this book was quite unsatisfactory. As a seasoned Bonsai enthusiast, I found it degrading and demeening and an insult to my intelligence. Any serious Bonsai lover would know enough to realize the suggestions given in this manual are foolish and obscene.
I hope this helps.

After looking through this book, I wasn't very impressed with how to care for the bonsai. Don't get me wrong, the pictures were great and I'm sure that they might be of help to others. (just not me). I was really dissappointed in the lack that this book has (I got more from just the internet alone)!!!
Oh well, I tried and it will be an added book now for me to look at sometimes as well as take up space!
Good Luck all!

I got that book because people recommended it and it wasn't that expensive. I think that the book is great. It has many colorful pictures that show exactly what you have to do and every single one of 101 tips that are in that book, come in handy. The size of the book is really small which makes like a reference or a guide. I recommend this book to any beginner.

As a beginner (one and a half year) in this art, the book -my second one- is really a handy one. This is, by its price, size, photo quality and "right to the point comments", I consider it very useful for beginners. It has lot of photos of how to start a bonsai from a nursery plant. Not like some books that show masterpieces, but do not show you the bridge to get to them. I mean, imagine a "How to Paint Book", full of Van Gogh, Picasso, etc. masterpieces without showing you sketches, drawing materials and intermediate steps. I carry it along every time, to keep "watching it", not just words.

Well, its pretty good this book! However, you should be aware that it only shows the very basic ways of doing things, and it is really more for checking out if you might be interested in Bonsai.

It was the best book ive ever read in english.

This book is paramount for anyone who is thinking of getting started, or just keeping up a bonsai tree. Beautifully illustrated with step-by-step pictures in full color on every page, and small enough to put in your pocket, it couldn't be better.

The information is presented in an easy forthright manner making it comfortable for the user to jump right in. I picked up this book after the demise of my first Bonsai tree and I am happy to report that my second tree is thriving. Kelsana 12/14/01

This book was good until the end, when the tips ran out. That was the books only fault. I loved otherwise.

If you like Bonsai, or received one as a gift, this is the book to get. Filled with 101 (literally) facts and tips, it is concise, streamlined and offers excellent pictures.

All critical areas are covered in the book: potting, trimming, shaping, wiring, feeding, watering (the most important perhaps!). If you want to take a crack at an advanced level of Bonsai care, it even guides and discusses growing the roots onto rock, and hanging patterns. There's also a few great tips that clears up the confusion about what sort of tools you *really* need.

This is a MUST to add to your Bonsai book collection.