192 pages with 152 figures
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"The techniques chapter contains a lot of wisdom from an experienced woodworker. In particular, the section on drawer construction is, as the Brits say, 'brilliant.'" --ToolReviews.ca
Alan Peters is an award-winning woodworker with more than 45 years of professional experience.
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Seller: Best Books, St. Leonards on sea, United Kingdom
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. 192 pages, 152 black and white illustrations, 8 pages of colour illustrations. An unique approach to the problems of becoming a professional furniture maker and designer. Includes a short history of The Cotswold School and the birth of the Craft Furniture Movement, with a Chronology and Bibliography. Covers setting up a professional shop, equipment and finances, including costing and estimating. The major part of this excellent book is devoted to design, and includes working to commission, training, techniques and projects. Very readable, comprehensive and altogether excellent. Still a classic work of reference by one of England's foremost 20th century craftsmen. Woodworking. Seller Inventory # 029591
Seller: WorldofBooks, Goring-By-Sea, WS, United Kingdom
Hardback. Condition: Fair. A readable copy of the book which may include some defects such as highlighting and notes. Cover and pages may be creased and show discolouration. Seller Inventory # GOR007691780
Seller: ThriftBooks-Atlanta, AUSTELL, GA, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condition: Fair. No Jacket. Former library book; Readable copy. Pages may have considerable notes/highlighting. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less. Seller Inventory # G085442024XI5N10
Seller: Trinders' Fine Tools, Clare, Sudbury, United Kingdom
Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. 192 pages, 152 black and white illustrations, 8 pages of colour illustrations. An unique approach to the problems of becoming a professional furniture maker and designer. Includes a short history of The Cotswold School and the birth of the Craft Furniture Movement, with a Chronology and Bibliography. Covers setting up a professional shop, equipment and finances, including costing and estimating. The major part of this excellent book is devoted to design, and includes working to commission, training, techniques and projects. Very readable, comprehensive and altogether excellent. Still a classic work of reference by one of England's foremost 20th century craftsmen. Seller Inventory # 001970
Seller: WeBuyBooks, Rossendale, LANCS, United Kingdom
Condition: Very Good. Most items will be dispatched the same or the next working day. A copy that has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. Seller Inventory # wbs1930255486
Seller: WeBuyBooks, Rossendale, LANCS, United Kingdom
Condition: Good. Most items will be dispatched the same or the next working day. A copy that has been read but remains in clean condition. All of the pages are intact and the cover is intact and the spine may show signs of wear. The book may have minor markings which are not specifically mentioned. Seller Inventory # wbs4337562079
Seller: Any Amount of Books, London, United Kingdom
4to. pp 192. Original publisher's navy blue cloth, lettered gilt on spine. Copiously illustrated in colour and black and white throughout. Signed presentation from the author on the front endpaper to the design expert Lord Paul Reilly, 'To Paul and Annette, with very best wishes Xmas 1984, Alan'. ISBN: 085442024X Very good plus in very good plus dust wrapper. Seller Inventory # C19242