Gnarly Branches, Ancient Trees: The Life and Works of Dan Robinson - Bonsai Pioneer — Elandan Gardens

Gnarly Branches, Ancient Trees: The Life and Works of Dan Robinson - Bonsai Pioneer

Getting rave reviews by national publishers and bonsai enthusiasts, this long awaited book was recently called one of the most important (and beautiful) bonsai books ever published. The photography and the sensitivity to the subject combine to present the life story of Dan Robinson, bonsai artist and master, who provides an intimate insight into the art of collecting, growing and styling bonsai. Dan’s approach is celebrated and controversial. He takes what could be a craft and elevates it to an art form. Sculpture. A bonsai pioneer is who Dan is. "The Picasso of Bonsai" defines what he does.

This high quality hardcover will be one of your most prized and studied bonsai possessions.

10 ½” x 9 ½” 292 pages with dust jacket.

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Dan Robinson, father of the american school of Bonsai

The National Arboretum acquired this Western Yellow Pine (Pinus ponderosa), from DAn Robinson in 1980. It was the first tree collected in America to be added to the National Bonsai & Penjing Museum. — The National Arboretum acquired this Western Yellow Pine (Pinus ponderosa), from DAn Robinson in 1980. It was the first tree collected in America to be added to the National Bonsai & Penjing Museum.