Thank you for your interest for the 2023 8th US National Bonsai Exhibition Commemorative Album. I appreciate your order and support!
The album was STILL in production, I got delayed because all the exhibitors did NOT complete their Bonsai Data Forms. So I had to chase down and contact most of the exhibitors to get the correct information on their bonsai. This is in addition to a few medical issues delayed the album.
Right now I just finished the album. It was proofread by five different people and corrected. At the last minute Joe Noga again reviewed his beautiful bonsai photos and decided they were not quite up to his standards. They looked fine to me. So, Joe just adjusted over 200 photos and proofed them to make certain our printer in China can match his high color standards. Joe uses the same paper and ink (10 different color cartridges) for his proofs as the press uses to print the album so they match.
It’s now ready to send it to our printer. Once our printer receives the album it will take 2-3 months to get the album quality printed in China and hope they do not use a slow boat.
I’m certain you will find the album up to the same high standards you have enjoyed in my past ten books, 142 issues of International BONSAI and albums. Most people will quickly forget the unusually long wait once you have the exquisite album in your hands.
I’m very sorry about this unexpected but necessary delay, but I’m doing the best job I can and have an idea how to correct the problem for the 2025 9th US National Bonsai Exhibition which will be held on September 13-14, 2025.
Thank you for your order, patience and understanding as I continue to produce fine quality educational bonsai reference books, programs and displays for the world-wide bonsai community.
With my deep and sincere apologies.
Bill
