| Item Code | B920 |
| Title | Awakening The Soul |
| Price | $39.95 |
| Description | 92 pages, 61 color photos |
| Author | The National Bonsai Foundation |
| Level | Beginner to Experienced |
| Comments | Explore 61 of the finest Viewing Stones in the world.
Each stone is described on it's own page, and shown in an exceptional
full color photograph. The National Bonsai & Penjing Museum at the United States National Arboretum in Washington DC houses one of the world's finest collections of Viewing Stones. Referred to as "Gongshi" by the Chinese and "Suiseki" by the Japanese, these marvels of nature have been appreciated in the Orient for centuries, and much like the arts of Bonsai and Penjing, have found their way to the United States in recent times. This art form is renowned for the raw, natural beauty of the stones, and the calming effect they have on those who see them. If you already have an appreciation of viewing stones, or you're just interested in learning about them, this book is a must, as is a visit to the National Arboretum the next time you're in Washington DC. |
