Bonsai Techniques I, John Yoshio Naka, $80
John Yoshio Naka is an advanced guide for English-speaking bonsai enthusiasts. In this 1st book, he covers all aspects of starting out in bonsai art with 258 pages filled with detailed explanations supported with B/W photographs, diagrams, charts and illustrations. He covers plant selection, cutting, wiring, potting, and various bonsai styles. He also discusses propagating, collecting specimens and care for your bonsai. It includes a handy index at the end of the book.