Help Identifying a Japanese (?) Bonsai Book/Magazine (???)

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Received this from a well-known Northeastern bonsaist, George Gracey, via my mother. Have a feeling the slipcover is on upside-down, as the writing is on the wrong side of the book (obviously meant to be read right-to-left). Other than that, I've never seen anything like it here - beautiful bonsai pictures, and a few advertisements in the back. It's sort of like a yearbook.

What I thought was really interesting were the mix of more contemporary bonsai styles and those more favored throughout most of the 20th century. I'm guessing this is from the late 70s/early 80s - is that when the style was just beginning its transition to the more triangular, bottom-heavy formations?

Anyway, anyone who can tell me anything about it would be immensely appreciated. It's a cool little thing to have.
 

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It's an old exhibition album, probably 25 years ago. The title is One Tree Exhibition sponsored by a group from Omiya bonsai village. Most of the trees are from the professional bonsai artists and some from clients. I don't think that exhibition takes place any more.

Yes the book cover is upside down….
 

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Thanks so much, William. Nice to know I was on the right track as per the cover/yearbook aspect of the album :)

It's an old exhibition album, probably 25 years ago. The title is One Tree Exhibition sponsored by a group from Omiya bonsai village. Most of the trees are from the professional bonsai artists and some from clients. I don't think that exhibition takes place any more.

Yes the book cover is upside down….
 
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