Recently published, this book has been written specifically for the absolute new-to-bonsai grower but also contains a wealth of information for all bonsai growers. Case histories show how the author's own trees as they developed from garden centre stock to beautiful bonsai. 170 pages with plenty of illustrations Many of the other bonsai books available these days are slanted towards the northern hemisphere conditions but this one covers trees and plants available in New Zealand and grown in our climate.. Author is happy to sign book. A must-have for the New Zealand bonsai grower's library.