Where is Peter Adams?

bonsaimechanic

I think Peter Adams writes some of the most infomative books on Bonsai that I have ever read. His out of print books bring top dollar, if they can be found at all. However I haven't heard of him giving any workshops or lectures in a while. Does anyone out there know what he's doing now?

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Ian_Homer

Here is a more recent update on Peter.

I have not heard of him on the UK scene for some time... but others might know more. According to this, he resides in the Western U.S.A.

Regards,
Ian.

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BONSAI_OUTLAW

He sounds like a pretty "cool cat" Somebody should invite him over one day when we are all dressed up and being nice.... he would probably make a nice addition to "Team BonsaiTalk.com"

Joanie

His books are excellent. That's a darned good question, where is he?

You can buy a few of his books, like Successful Bonsai Shaping, very inexpensively on half.com or ebay. Anyone looking for good ways to grow trunks and ways to think about styling, needs this book.

Joanie

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hansvanmeer

Peter Adams has a bonsai expert collum in the Bonsai Europe magazine for a few years now, where you can sent a photo of your tree and peter will give you advice on the future styling via his famous drawings. He also wright tree species articles for this same magazine.
Hope this helps a little,
Hans.

Ian_Homer

A little detective work reveals this.....

Perhaps Carl Bergstrom or someone else in that area (state) might be able to shed more light ?

Regards,
Ian.

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ianb

Peter is also doing a workshop this summer at Jim Doyles Natures Way Nursery in Harrisburg PA. For all us Easterners.

Cheers
Ian

Bruce Winter

His new book on maples will be released soon. I just "liberated" my old copy of his much in demand earlier one on ebay.

Aaron_K

Peter's Books are very good indeed. I enjoyed "Bonsai Design - Japanese Maples" very much, and is probably one of, if not the best indepth guide to growing them.

I've been looking out for the other Bonsai Design series of his books, but have been unsuccessful sourcing them at my local library. Its a shame that his books aren't republished, as some retail at over $250 on some sites, which is way out of most peoples price range. I've seen his book "Japanese Maples" sell over £90 on ebay.co.uk.

Try your local library if not, get saving those pennies

All the best,

Aaron

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