This book is addressed to bonsaiists, those who, growing miniature trees in a vessel, dream of seeing the great through the small. Bonsai is a gift from the wise and unfussy East to the hasty West; it is a whole philosophy and at the same time a noble art with its own rules and principles. The book you are holding in your hands will help you reveal the secrets of this ancient activity. Graceful plants will decorate your home, bring a lot of pleasant emotions, allow you to achieve harmony with yourself and nature, and create a model of the world in miniature.