John Naka's two books are without dispute, the best books in the English language on Bonsai. John Yoshio Naka is our American Treasure Bonsai Master. This book will take you to a level of understanding bonsai trees that no others will, yet it's very easy to read and simple to grasp, with illustrations that make perfect sense. This is Naka book 2 of 2. This book is jammed packed with information that you won't find other places. A treasure trove of Bonsai Wisdom. The book is softback, 8 1/2 x 11, 442 Pages, many, many black and white photos and drawings by the author. Included in the book are chapters on rootage, trunks, branches, apex, styling, collecting techniques, containers, displaying, complimentary plants, suiseki and California juniper.