The structure and flow of this book draws inspiration from Beethoven's 3rd symphony, the work that launched the Romantic movement and is regarded by many to be the greatest symphony ever written. The dual cliffs on the cover represent the two opening chords of the symphony that, according to the great conductor Leonard Bernstein, "shattered the elegant formality of the 18th century". The rear cover shows the back view of the same bonsai, giving readers the sense of having sailed past the cliffs as they read from cover to cover. Along with the weight of the book, I also hope to give readers the feeling of lifting up the actual bonsai. Note: Even though Wrightia Religiosa is Water chestnut, none of the numerous unique and amazing bonsai shown are Water Chestnuts. Hardcover 10.5" x 10.25" 480 pages ~500 photos, majority colorBilingual - English and Singaporean Mandarin First Edition (500 Copies) 2020 Condition - New
