David,
I'd really hate to see someone pay that for that book. It simply isn't that
good of a book. I bought two of those during the ABS Denver show in '97
when a lady was selling her husbands pots, books, tools left after he passed
away. The books were new, never sold and priced at $15, the reatail price on
them. I gave one to my buddy. Although nice to own ( I also had mine signed
by John at BCI Toronto '97) there is not really $145 worth of info in there.
Book and magazine collecting is fine, and if you can afford these prices I
see on ebay for books and mags, well...knock yourself out! but, everytime I
see them I think about how hard it is for me to make $145 and what my family
could do with it. Just me I guess. Anyway, if people think it'll give them
the secret of the ages for growing azaleas.....nope!
IMO, and, I'll get nothing but flak for giving it. :)
Regards,
Dale

----- Original Message -----
From: "David J. Bockman"
To:
Sent: Saturday, January 24, 2004 7:27 AM
Subject: [IBC] FS: Bonsai Techniques For Satsuki


I noted this book for sale, and while I already have it I do know some of
you are ardent collectors or simply want the information contained in the
book. Please note I benefit in no way with this announcement, and chances
are it's been snagged already:

Bonsai Techniques For Satsuki by Naka, John; Ota, Richard; Rokkaku, Kenko
Japan: Ota Bonsai Nursery, 1979 Very Good + in Protective Cove. First
Edition. Softcover. 8 ½ by 11 Pictorial Cover. 141 pages of which 32 pages
are in full color photographs and numerous black/white photographs and
drawings. Covers the basic techniques for "Satsuki" or azalea flowers that
bloom in May and training Satsuki azaleas as bonsai. Subjects covered
include: history and classification, sources of satsuki material, styles,
front and back, wiring, pruning, soil, watering, propagation, insects and
diseases, nebari, trunk line, apex, branches, suitable Satsuki, training,
shaping, trimming, pots, fertilizer, soil. No creases to spine or covers,
no
writing inside, no smells, some very light aging, and one light yellowish
stain of unknown origin on rear cover. Otherwise near fine. The price of
the
book is US$ 145.00 Please reference the seller's book # 001426 when
ordering.

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