Tsukiko Ono - Magical Pot Making for Bonsai & Alpine Plants (Signed First Edition) - Japan 【Description】 Welcome to LastPiece-TimeTravel-Japan, a professional Japanese seller dedicated to delivering the final, missing piece of your collection, traveling across time straight from Japan to your hands. [Product Overview] Up for auction is a very special and rare book for Japanese gardening, pottery, and Bonsai enthusiasts: "Magical Pot Making" (魔法の鉢づくり) by Tsukiko Ono. What makes this particular copy highly collectible is that it is a highly sought-after FIRST EDITION and features the AUTHOR'S ORIGINAL SIGNATURE. This book is a fantastic guide focused on creating unique, natural, rock-like pots to display "San-ya-so" (wildcraft/alpine plants) and Bonsai. The techniques shown inside perfectly capture the essence of traditional Japanese aesthetics, allowing readers to recreate the profound atmosphere of rugged natural landscapes in their own homes. Even if you cannot read Japanese, the rich photographs and visual step-by-step guides are incredibly inspiring for any Bonsai practitioner or pottery artist. [Specifications] - Dimensions: 25.5 cm x 21 cm - Pages: Approx. 100 pages - Language: Japanese - Special Feature: Signed by the author, First Edition [Condition] Condition: Good Vintage Condition. Please note that this is an authentic vintage book. While the inside pages remain in good condition for reading and enjoying the beautiful photography, the cover and exterior show expected signs of age, including minor scratches, scuffs, and natural wear. Please carefully review all provided photos to confirm the condition before bidding. [Shipping & Handling] This valuable book will be carefully packed with the utmost respect—strictly protected against moisture and impact—to prevent any damage during transit. Shipped directly from Japan with a tracking number. (Note: Import duties, taxes, and custom charges are not included in the item price or shipping cost. These charges are the buyer's responsibility.) [Authenticity Guaranteed] We guarantee that all our items are 100% authentic. Thank you for visiting our listing. Happy bidding, and find new inspiration for your Bonsai art! Search Tags: Bonsai, Suiseki, Japanese Gardening, Tsukiko Ono, Pottery, Art Book, Signed Book, First Edition, Wabi-sabi, Alpine Plants, Floral Art, Japan Exclusive.