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Club Library: Books

The following is a partial listing of the books available to members from the club library. See also show books.
Looking for a particular topic, title, or author? Press CONTROL-F on your keyboard and search this page for matches. Books and videos are available for check out at no cost to members.  

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The Art of Bonsai
Peter D. Adams


Donated by S. Moklofsky
Donated by John Simpson

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The Art of Flowering Bonsai
Peter D. Adams

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The Art of Growing Miniature Trees, Plants & Landscapes
Tatsuo Ishimoto

Donated by Giles Verstraten
Donated by S. Moklofsky & John F. Hollowell
Donated by John Simpson


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The Art of Indoor Bonsai
Ainsworth, John

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The Art of the Chrysanthemum
Tameji Nakajima

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Beautiful Bonsai
Bruno Delmer

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Bonkei: Tray Landscapes
Jozen Hirota

Donated by Giles Verstraten

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Bonsai (Rhs Wisley Handbook)
Jon Ardle

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Bonsai
Martina Hop

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Bonsai
Peter Chan

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Bonsai: The Art & Technique
Dorothy S. Young

Donated by Steve Clemons
​Donated by John Simpson


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Bonsai: The Art of Growing & keeping Minature Trees
Peter Chan


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Bonsai: The Art of Living Sculpture
Jack Douthitt

Donated by Steve Clemons


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Bonsai: A Guide for Baffled Buyers
Portia Bohn & Wallace B. Stone

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Bonsai: Miniature Potted Trees (Tourist Library : 13)
Norio Kobayashi


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Bonsai Art Europe I
European Bonsai Association

Donated by Steve Pilacik


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The Bonsai Book
Dan Barton

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Bonsai Design: Deciduous and Coniferous Trees
Peter D. Adams

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Bonsai Design: Japanese Maples
Peter D. Adams


Donated by S. Moklofsky
Donated by John Simpson

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Bonsai Design: Scots Pine, Common Juniper, Japanese Larch
Peter D. Adams

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Bonsai: Dwarf Trees in the Japanese Mode
Phyllis Argall

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Bonsai for Americans
George F. Hull

Donated by Giles Verstraten
Donated by Virginia Bailey


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Bonsai Landscapes
Peter D. Adams

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Bonsai Masterclass
Peter Chan

Donated by Jane Goodbody

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Bonsai Miniature Trees, Their Selection, Culture & Care 
Claude Chidamian

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Bonsai Potters
Daan Giphart, Levon Arzooyan

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Bonsai, Saikei, & Bonkei: Japanese Dwarf Trees & Tray Landscapes
Robert Lee Behme

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Bonsai Secrets: Designing, Growing, and Caring for Your Miniature Masterpieces
Peter Chan


Donated by Peter Chan

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Bonsai Techniques I
​John Naka


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Bonsai Techniques II
John Naka
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Donated by the Jane Goodbody Estate


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Bonsai Techniques for Satsuki
John Naka, Richard Ota, Kenko Rokkaku

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Bonsai Ways
Beatriz Botero De Borrero

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Bonsai with American Trees
​Masakuni Kawasumi & Kyuzo Murata

Donated by Giles Verstraten
Donated by John Simpson


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The Bonsai Workshop
Herb Gustafson

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The Bonsai Year Book
Paul Goff, Harry Tomlinson

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Classical Bonsai Art, A Half Century of Bonsai Study
William N. Valvanis

This book is a well-written, documented and illustrated journey of Mr. Valvanis’ 50 years in bonsai.  The book shares some basic concepts in styling with easy to follow explanations and illustrates most of them.  The book contains many examples with trees from Mr. Valvanis’ personal collection.  It is nice to see excellent examples that are obtainable in one’s lifetime of dedication to bonsai.  Every member of the club, new and experienced, will enjoy this great book. 


Kora Dalager, a past president of the club, donated the book to the SDBC Library in honor of Dave Rochester.



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The Complete Bonsai Handbook
Darlene Dunton

Donated by John Simpson

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Creating Bonsai
Joe Davies

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Creating Bonsai Landscapes: 18 Miniature Garden Projects
Su Chin Ee

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The Essentials of Bonsai
Donald Richie

Donated by Helen Mildner

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Ficus: The Exotic Bonsai
Jerry Meislik

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Ficus Bonsai in the Temperate Climate
Hoy Leong Kwong


A complete manual and guide by bonsai artist Hoy Leong Kwong, detailing all aspects of the cultivation and care of the beautiful and majestic ficus bonsai. This is an essential guide to ficus for the casual or serious bonsai collector or enthusiast.  190 pages and a gallery of 80+ ficus bonsai from the author's collection.

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Four Seasons of Bonsai
Kyuzo Murata


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Illustrated Encyclopedia of Trees: Timbers & Forests of the World
Herbert Edlin & Maurice Nimmo

A colorful identification guide to trees, with basic information on tree growth and ecology, commercial cultivation and use and wood products.

Donated by Marty Mann

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Introductory Bonsai & The Care & Use of Bonsai Tools
​Masakuni Kawasumi


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The Japanese Art of Miniature Trees & Landscapes
Yuji Yoshimura

Donated by Helen Gamon
Donated by Simone Daly
Donated by Jane Goodbody
Donated by Giles Verstraten
​Donated by Kora Dalager


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Junipers (Bonsai Today Master's Series)
Wayne Schoech

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Keep Your Bonsai Perfectly Shaped
Herb Gustafson

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Literati Style Penjin: Chinese Bonsai Masterworks
Zhao Qingquan
Donated by Eric Jacobson

Literati Style Penjing; Chinese Bonsai Masterworks explains the concept of penjing with a literati bent, exploring its rich history and aesthetics, as well as cultivation techniques, and care and maintenance. It includes 12 examples of literati style penjing creations, which incorporate a deep knowledge of the art form together with practical creativity and artistic beauty.
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Low-Maintenance Bonsai
Herb Gustafson

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The Magician: The Bonsai Art of Kimura 2
Wayne Schoech

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Majesty in Miniature: Shohin Bonsai, Unlocking the Secrets of Small Trees
Morten Albek

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Making Bonsai Landscapes: The Art of Saikei
Herb Gustafson

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Man Lung Artistic Pot Plants
Wu Yee-sun

Donated by Giles Verstraten
​Donated by Ann B. Seels


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Miniature Bonsai
Herb Gustafson

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The Modern Bonsai
​Junsun Yamamoto & Shigeru Masuda

​A must-have for anyone growing shohin or mame. 119 inspirational pages of color photographs. Sections on conifers, deciduous, fruiting & flowering, accent & kusamono, formal display and fine containers. Captions are in English and provide Latin species names.



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Outstanding American Bonsai 
Randy T. Clark

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Penjing: The Chinese Art of Miniature Gardens
Hu Yunhua


Donated by Rudy Lime
Donated by John Simpson

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Pines (Bonsai Today Master's Series)
Wayne Schoech

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Pine Bonsai in the Temperate Climate
Hoy Leong Kwong

Over 200 pages of quality information and tips for growing pine bonsai in a temperate climate.


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Photos of Now Famous Miniature Trees (Volumes I - VIII)
Kenjigo Murata

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Sunset Books - Bonsai: The Culture & Care of Miniature Trees
P. H. Clifford


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Successful Bonsai Growing
Peter D. Adams

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Tropical Green Sheets
Martha Goff


Donated by Martha Goff


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      • 2016 Spring Show
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      • 2015 Nisei Week Trip
      • Bonsai Stolen from San Gabriel Nursery
      • 2015 Spring Show
      • 2015 Bonsai-A-Thon
      • 2014 Fall Show
      • 2014 Nisei Week Trip
      • 2014 July Bus Trip
      • 2014 Spring Show
      • 2014 Bonsai-A-Thon
      • 2014 Winter Silhouettes
      • 2013 Fall Show
      • 2013 Spring Show
    • Articles >
      • Lime Sulfur
      • Bougainvillea Bonsai
      • Soil: It's What Goes in the Pot
      • 'Lyn's Bonsai Soil Mix
      • Back-Budding
      • REBS 2014 Show
      • 2014 Boxwood Dig
      • Club History
      • Club Logo
      • First Show May 1966
    • Video >
      • 2019-2021 Videos
      • 2015-2018 Videos
      • Video
      • More Video
  • Membership
    • Membership Form
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  • Safari Park Bonsai Pavilion
    • Overview and History
    • Bonsai Pavilion Trees
    • Stolen Bonsai
  • Looking Back
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    • Remembering... >
      • Remembering Big Dave Rochester
      • Remembering Marty Mann
      • Remembering Ko Tsushima
      • Remembering Harry Hirao
      • Remembering Bob Meyer
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