The second edition offers more complex methods, and is well worth the money for learning basic principles of good refinement and other aspects, such as pot selection. We just created this page to give a little tribute to the master naka. Bnut offers endless soil debates and much more, but no single member here can offer the breadth of bonsai design inspiration that john naka still offers posthumously in that book. Bonsai techniques by naka, john yoshio and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. 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. Houston bonsai societys john naka spring workshop by ed wedin, bonsai magazine, bci, vol. John naka was a big fan and said that this unique book should be on the reading list of all bonsai connoisseurs. It is a forest planting of eleven foemina junipers each tree placed to represent one of john nakas grandchildren, the earliest of which naka began training into bonsai in 1948. John naka was considered one of the pioneers of american bonsai. The title of this book is bonsai techniques ii and it was written by john yoshio naka.
About a month before he died, naka donated his very first bonsai, a montezuma cypress, to the national bonsai and penjing museum. It is without a doubt the best book on the market today and shall be for all. His books and writings reveals knowledge from basic to advance for enthusiast to. Page after page of superb bonsai, drawings, explanations. He helped popularize the art in the united states beginning the 1950s. John naka is well known throughout the bonsai community across the globe.
It is free and open to the public and is a great way to tour dc off the beatenpath. Bonsai techniques ii 9780930422332 by naka, john yoshio and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. Each sketch in this unique book was drawn for just one person as a guide for the future development of their bonsai. Also many individuals could not like reading books. Bonsai techniques i and ii have the best datailed illustrations and sketches i have ever seen in a bonsai book. Bonsai techniques i by naka, john yoshio and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. It is truly the epitome of all books on bonsai in my opinion for i have read quite a few. If you comment regularly, please fill in your flair. The late john naka was a bonsai master, an accomplished teacher and writer. Buy a cheap copy of bonsai techniques one book by john yoshio naka. Paperback verified purchase john naka is well known throughout the bonsai community across the globe.
In may 2005, a collection of over 80 of his drawings of how he envisioned the future development of various workshop participants trees was published as john nakas sketchbook, edited by jack billet and cheryl manning. Also, its a simple book in that it offers simple solutions for difficult problems. Bonsai techniques one by john yoshio naka, john yoshio its a very simple book, i didnt like the paper used, it looks like a xerox. Most bonsai compositions shape or style and words have been based on this art book, such as chokkan, kengai, zogi, sokan, sankan and etc. Now you can appreciate their artistic and educational value. Just like when you learn a new language hearing other people speak it is one of the most important keys to success. Its too a very basic book and didnt bring nothing new, althougt i pretend to buy the number 2 of the same author, maybe will come with something new. Open library is an open, editable library catalog, building towards a web page for every book ever published.
John yoshio naka is our american treasure bonsai master. Bonsai master john naka created his forest with 11 treesone for each of his grandchildrenand named it goshin, meaning protector of the spirit. The title of this book is bonsai techniques i and it was written by john yoshio naka. It is without a doubt the best book on the market today and shall be for all time.
Favorite bonsai books for beginner and experienced artists. Naka using native north american material as shown by one of their bonsai creations. He was so good with his bonsai design drawing and i believe almost all drawing in this book were his own. Naka biography part 1, part 2, part 3, part 4, part 5. Hands down one of the most reread books on my bonsai book shelf. Free pdf bonsai techniques ii, by john yoshio naka. John presented me with a now hardtoget hard copy if this oneofakind book. The purposes of bonsai are primarily contemplation for the view.
John was a world famous bonsai master, he is a master of masters, creator of some world famous bonsai, author of bonsai techniques a series of bonsai books. Bonsai techniques ii by john yoshio naka 9780930422332. While there, he learned about bonsai miniature trees, an art form that dates to as early as a. Dec 1, 2018 mayank, oddirt, vinnie charity and 3 others. Bonsai techniques ii by john yoshio naka goodreads. Bonsai institute of california, 1982 gardening 442 pages. Initially nansoga or nanga 11271279 was studied from kaishiengaden or keshigaden famous painting art book. North american collection national bonsai foundation.
Here is a selection of books and ebooks about bonsai. Goshin protector of the spirit is a bonsai created by john y. Because the print is much smaller than usual, the 243 pages may easily compare to a 350 page book. Then he moved to fukuoka, japan, with his parents to care for his aging grandfather. This is one of the most recognized bonsai in the world. Ebook free pdf bonsai techniques ii, by john yoshio. The 10 digit isbn is 0930422333 and the digit isbn is 9780930422332. John naka bonsai techniques 1 file pdf book only if you are registered here john naka s bonsai techniques 1 free page 3 bonsai nut. John yoshio naka spent the first eight years of his life in fort lupton, colorado. Do start with the first text if you are a beginner. He published two books, entitled bonsai techniques i and bonsai techniques ii, texts that are.
Naka bonsai techniques i and ii are excellent references for the bonsai enthusiast. The john naka award is given to a north american bonsai artist or hobbyist who exhibits the spirit of artistic design taught by master john y. For fifty years, john naka travelled the world teaching the art of bonsai. Published december 1st 1998 by dennis landman pub, 443 pages, paperback pdf the agricola and the germania. Without a doubt these two volumes represent the most comprehensive set of books on the subject of bonsai, focusing on the japanese precepts. User flair is required for all new posts, and strongly preferred for everyone else. Bonsai institute of california, 1973 bonsai 262 pages. This book is jammed packed with information that you wont find other places. A very few of his many accomplishments are the following. Bonsai techniques i by john yoshio naka 9780930422318. He published two books, entitled bonsai techniques and bonsai. If you are only going to buy one book or two volume set about bonsai, then get john nakas bonsai techniques i and ii.
Open library is an initiative of the internet archive, a 501c3 nonprofit, building a digital. John yoshio naka bonsai techniques john yoshio naka book is in incredible condition would of listed as like new if pages did not have natural off white ageing. Join us in january for a talk and demonstration by john boyce on bunjin style. Naka explores bonsai forms and styles with the gentle persuasion of a kind teacher. John naka is often called the dean of american bonsai and was teacher to hundreds, perhaps thousands of aspiring bonsai artists. Upon turning the first page i was captivated and did not want to put it down. Having access to or owning a lot of books on bonsai is one of the key parts of education into this wonderful hobby. Bonsai techniques by john yoshio naka, paperback barnes. Certain beginner questions belong in the weekly beginners thread.