Tatsuo Ishimoto

Short quick read on how to do Bonsai. Nice illustrations and good examples. A good introductory book to cultivate interest in the subject for some one looking for a new hobby.

This book describes the best of contemporary flower arrangements in Japan, with an analysis of their origins in the great classical traditions. Photographer Ishimoto journeyed to Japan to study and photoraph the teaching processes and arrangements of various schools.

1957 edition in its 10th printing. The first flower arranging book I bought in the 70s when I started growing flowers, I wanted to learn how to make arrangements for my house. Although this book is not long, it contains all the elements for basic flowering arranging the home gardener would ever need.