The Kaufmann Mercantile Guide (Hardcover)

Sebastian Kaufmann

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Language: English

Published by Princeton Architectural Press, New York, 2015

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Hardcover. An information-packed visual field guide to what we ought to know how to do, and what we'd like to learn how to do, from the legendary craftsmanship-focused Kaufmann Mercantile brand.From the founders of Kaufmann Mercantile, a bespoke curator of well-designed goods, comes this no-nonsense guidebook to living well. Building from a philosophy of slow living with a focus on functionality and quality, The Kaufmann Mercantile Guide is an accessible reference book for the utilitarian in all of us. This comprehensive field guide to life shares Kaufmann Mercantiles collective expertise on 48 helpful life skills that range from essential know-howfrom frying an egg to tying a tie to brewing coffee perfectlyto aspirational expertiselike splitting wood, building a fire, or shucking an oyster. Organized into five instructional sections, each prefaced by an expert, this handsome coffee table book includes original artwork that visually walks you through each how-to step. Browse these sumptuous pages to explore such topics as: Kitchen: How to care for cast-iron pans, preserve fresh herbs, and saber a Champagne bottle Outdoors: How to master basic knots, fix a flat bike tire, and forage for wild edibles Home: How to make natural cleaning products, stock a toolbox, and frame and hang art Gardening: How to grow a tomato, save a seed, and build a birdfeeder Grooming: How to sew a button and mend a hem, fold a pocket square, and organize a closet Supplemental sidebars feature the best tool for the job, whether it's top-quality rawhide-and-ash snowshoes, a dibber for planting, or flammable smoking bags for making authentic BBQ. Amusing, instructive, and endlessly entertaining, this is a well-considered collection of how-tos, perfect for anyone who wants to live a slow and thoughtful life or a gift for men or women who aspire to do so. "A trusty companion for the slow and thoughtful home, [this book] allows you to experience the singular satisfaction of doing it yourself. Each project, whether caring for cast iron or planting with the seasons, is supplemented with . tips to inspire and empower"-- Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

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Title
The Kaufmann Mercantile Guide (Hardcover)
Author
Sebastian Kaufmann
Publisher
Princeton Architectural Press, New York
Publication year
2015
Condition
new
Binding
Hardcover
Language
English
ISBN 10
1616893990
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