This volume provides the information necessary to create the Vietnamese miniature landscape art called Hon Non Bo, which grew out of the ancient worship of stones, trees, and rivers. Artist Phan Van Lít and bonsai curator Lew Buller begin with a tour of the geographic and geological landscape of Vietnam, exploring the inspiration for the art and explaining its spiritual history. Later chapters document methods of construction, selection of materials, and methods of display. The book contains numerous color and b&w photographs and illustrations. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)