David De Groot is a wonderful man with a kind heart and a talent for creating and maintaining beautiful bonsai. When I was young, I had the honor of being his neighbor and watering his bonsai while he was away. He gave me a copy of this book and I cherish it. I find that it has a quite comprehensive guide to the ins and outs of the art of bonsai. I am absolutely certain there's a plethora of information to be aquired, but a novice like myself, this book does a great job of handling the key components.