The pots might catch on for a gag, but she'll have to do better than the
trees shown in her ads or she's headed for the Japanese equivalent of
Chapter 11.

ed

----- Original Message -----
From: "Chris Cochrane"
To:
Sent: Monday, January 05, 2004 11:29 AM
Subject: [IBC] _Pop Bonsai: Fun with Arranging Small Trees and Plants_
from Kodansha Press


Kodansha Press drives the art of bonsai forward in its Spring Catalogue
2004. The cover photo (!) advertises a book that promises new bonsai
insight.

You can learn how to use "interesting and whimsical containers that are
readily available-- handmade clay containers, teapots, beer cans,
decorative
paper bags, wine glasses, motorcycle helmets and even eggshells... to
create
modern and sometimes whacky silhouettes." The book adds horticultural &
design techniques for living material that assures "a living work of art
to
display and enjoy as you like."

This "as you like" has an ominous, yet familiar, ring. After all,
artists
have their perogatives... :-)

Is Japan embracing miniature trees growing in replicas of miniature
dancing
pants? Judge for yourself (and move over, Kimurasan)!
http://www.popbonsai.com/
http://www.browse.ne.jp/Contents/Ord...isa/item1.html
http://www.tepore.com/column/special/200302/05.htm

Best wishes,
Chris... C. Cochrane, , Richmond VA USA


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