Machines A Visual History (Hardcover)
Language: English
Published by DK, New York, 2024
- Hardcover
- New
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Hardcover. The Repair Shop's Dominic Chinea takes you on an exploration of 100 essential machines found in the workshops and studios of the world's finest artisans and heritage craftspeople. Filled with stunning illustrations and lively, engaging text, The Repair Shop's Dom Chinea guides readers through this celebration of the history and uses of 100 machines that have allowed artisans to create beautiful items for centuries.Fans of prime-time TV shows The Repair Shop and Make It at Market will not want to miss Doms insightful and complete appraisal of historys most game-changing mechanisms, with commentary that allows readers to get under the hood of inventions that have defined modern life as we know it.Immerse yourself in the visual history of the worlds most remarkable machines:The sequel to 2022s Tools: A Visual History.Explores inventions from the potter's wheel and grain mill to the sewing machine, printing press, wheel maker, and many more.Each machine is creatively profiled and deconstructed in pinpoint detail, with Dom Chineas trademark insight and commentary.Striking illustrations by award-winning artist Lee John Philips highlight the beauty of each tool.A beautiful gift book with a vintage design.Each machine has a fascinating history and story that highlights its contribution to artisanal crafts. And with every machine accompanied by beautifully ornate illustrations by Lee John Philips, Machines: A Visual History is sure to be a treasured volume for all creators, craftspeople, and those who like to delve into how things work. Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability.…
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- Title
- Machines A Visual History (Hardcover)
- Author
- Dominic Chinea
- Publisher
- DK, New York
- Publication year
- 2024
- Condition
- new
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 0744089603
- ISBN 13
- 9780744089608
Filled with stunning illustrations and lively, engaging text, The Repair Shop's Dom Chinea guides readers through this celebration of the history and uses of 100 machines that have allowed artisans to create beautiful items for centuries.
Fans of prime-time TV shows The Repair Shop and Make It at Market will not want to miss Dom's insightful and complete appraisal of history's most game-changing mechanisms, with commentary that allows readers to get under the hood of inventions that have defined modern life as we know it.
Immerse yourself in the visual history of the world's most remarkable machines:
- The sequel to 2022's Tools: A Visual History.
- Explores inventions from the potter's wheel and grain mill to the sewing machine, printing press, wheel maker, and many more.
- Each machine is creatively profiled and deconstructed in pinpoint detail, with Dom Chinea's trademark insight and commentary.
- Striking illustrations by award-winning artist Lee John Philips highlight the beauty of each tool.
- A beautiful gift book with a vintage design.
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