The Art of Suiseki: Classic Japanese Stone Gardening by Willi Benz
SKU: B-002276

The Art of Suiseki: Classic Japanese Stone Gardening

Author: Willi Benz
Special Features: Illustrated, Hardcover, Dust Jacket
Condition: Ex library book, shelving wear on cover, stain up to page 20, light page edge foxing, library stamp, minor pencil writing, minor scuff or mark on rare page edge

Gardening & Environment Science & Nature Crafts & Hobbies

Secondhand copy — please check photos and condition notes.
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The Art of Suiseki: Classic Japanese Stone Gardening by Willi Benz offers a clear, illustrated guide to the traditional art of Japanese stone gardening, appealing to both hobbyists and those interested in garden design, environmental aesthetics, and cultural studies. As a non‑fiction volume it fits within the gardening, leisure, and nature categories, making it a useful reference for young adults and adult readers alike.

Published in 1998 by Sterling Publishing, this hardcover edition includes a dust jacket and full‑color illustrations that help convey the subtle techniques of arranging stones in miniature landscapes. The book’s 192 pages provide a concise yet thorough overview of Suiseki principles and practice.

The copy is an ex‑library item with typical library wear: some shelving marks on the cover, a light stain extending to about page 20, modest page‑edge foxing, and a library stamp. Minor pencil notes and a small scuff on a rare page edge are present but do not detract from the overall readability.