This book completely covers every aspect of bonsai-the art of creating natural beauty in miniature by dwarfing trees. Two hundred step-by-step photographs clearly illustrate every technique so that beginners can be successful from their first "instant bonsai," and advanced amateurs can discover how to handle difficult materials. A chart describes fifty fine subjects for bonsai. All basic types and styles are explained in text and pictures. The four sizes of bonsai-mame, ko, chi, and dai-are analyzed and illustrated; then the single-tree styles from upright to windswept and the multiple plantings or "forests" are discussed. Irresistible are the tray landscapes- saikei employing tiny living plants, bonkei created with artificial materials and accented with figures, houses, bridges and boats.