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It is a wonderful book of mostly mame bonsai from 1975. It is the collection of Mame master Matsudaira who popularized small bonsai in parts of Japan during that time. It is out of print and not that easily found. I would say that it would run about $150. - $200. I can seach in Japan for it if anyone is serious about it. There is another exquisite book of shohin bonsai that I bought new in Japan in 2001 for $400. Magnificent photographs of shohin bonsai, pots and stands. It is bound in silk and stored in a wonderful silk covered folio as well. This one may still be in print. Bill Valavanis can speak more on the historical specifics of Matsudaira (he has told me about this before). I can also get the specifics (name, etc.) of the larger book as well - should be listed on Robert Baran's site.
Peace in bonsai this holiday season,
John Romano

22-Dec-2005	#4
bunjingi bonsaiTALK Journeyman Join Date: Sep-2002 Location: west kingston Country: usa USDA Zone: 6a/6b AHS Heat Zone: ? Posts: 43	It is a wonderful book of mostly mame bonsai from 1975. It is the collection of Mame master Matsudaira who popularized small bonsai in parts of Japan during that time. It is out of print and not that easily found. I would say that it would run about $150. - $200. I can seach in Japan for it if anyone is serious about it. There is another exquisite book of shohin bonsai that I bought new in Japan in 2001 for $400. Magnificent photographs of shohin bonsai, pots and stands. It is bound in silk and stored in a wonderful silk covered folio as well. This one may still be in print. Bill Valavanis can speak more on the historical specifics of Matsudaira (he has told me about this before). I can also get the specifics (name, etc.) of the larger book as well - should be listed on Robert Baran's site. Peace in bonsai this holiday season, John Romano