Joanie

Attila, that is a thoughtful and interesting post, but I do disagree. Having just received "Bonsai with American Trees", 1975, by Masakuni Kawasumi, the second paragraph of the introduction (by Teisuke Takahashi, who was Vice Pres. of the Japan Bonsai Assoc.) says "I am sure that bonsai fans in the United States will regard this publication as a "bible" of the art".... a few paragraphs down, "These tools have contributed greatly to the advance and development of the art"... (Mr. Kawasumi's father invented several of the tools we use now) And finally, "I am, therefore, fully convinced that readers will now find the art of bonsai much easier as well as more enjoyable".

In the Intro by the author, He refers to "this ancient and traditional art"... many times.

Not to quarrel, but having read your post and then just sat down to enjoy the book, the coincidence was striking.

Joanie

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