This has been described to me as the bible of indoor bonsai. It's definitely complete and broad in what it covers. The large format book looks dated in formatting, font and pictures. However, it's reliable and matches much of the current conventional wisdom. It has a great index and frequently asked questions section-while limited-is good. It's section profiling care and characteristics of different species is needed and useful, and likely more usable than the deep dives in more general bonsai books. Some of the tips on pruning should be taken guardedly as they are little more pointed and confident than they should be. ( )