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BCI Invites Authors

Authors who wish to help BCI in our mandate to promote bonsai and stone appreciation everywhere, are invited to submit articles to the magazine.

Subjects vary from reports on tours, exhibits and conventions; stories on people and collections; reviews of books and films, and write-ups of interest to our readers for the news section. Feature articles cover specific subjects on bonsai and viewing stones such as how-to articles, case studies on trees and stones, commentary, interviews and more.

Digital images must be provided at 300 dpi resolution for an 8 x 5 inch size minimum. JPG or TIF files are acceptable, so are Camera Raw files.

The Magazine reserves the right to edit all materials accepted for publication. Articles requiring extensive editing will be returned to the author with suggestions from the editorial staff. Manuscripts, drawings and photographs, with clearly identified captions for photos and drawings, should be provided in digital format, on disk, or by email. Files too large to email, can be sent by Drop Box, We Transfer, Hightail or similar services.

If authors prefer to submit an outline or describe the scope of the proposed article before investing the time to write the full article, we can provide some preliminary comments and suggestions.

Articles are edited for grammar and spelling. In consideration of our readers around the world, authors are requested to avoid slang or colloquialisms that are difficult to translate from English using electronic translators.

Authors are requested not to submit articles simultaneously to other publications.

Ask the editorial staff a question or propose an article.

Print Magazine

Our full color Bonsai & Stone Appreciation Magazine, published quarterly, contains illustrated articles written by leading specialists informing you about current activities, techniques, and news from throughout the world. Learn about public and private collections of stones and trees, upcoming BCI conventions, tours, and other benefits in each issue. The printed magazine is mailed to all members except Online Members and Registered Guests.

A digital version of BCI Bonsai & Stone Appreciation magazine is available with all paid membership plans. The magazine can be viewed online in a Flip Book format by logging in to your account. Once logged in, you can also download a PDF version for viewing offline.

Past issues starting with Q1 2011 are also available for members with a subscription to view online.

Past issues of the printed magazines are also available to purchase. Check with the BCI Business Office for availability.

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Digital Magazine

A digital version of BCI Bonsai & Stone Appreciation magazine is available with all paid membership plans. The magazine can be viewed online in a Flip Book format by logging in to your account. 

A Online membership plan is available for members who do not wish to pay the additional costs of printing and mailing.

Online issues starting with Q1 2011 are also available to members with a subscription.

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