October 2021 (67)

Details of Dinghy Building

ISBN: 9781907206214

Author: W.N.C. Stirling    Publisher: Lodestar Books

Whether she is to be rowed or sailed independently, or will be the tender to a larger vessel, nothing feels or looks quite like a traditional clinker-built ding...


Whether she is to be rowed or sailed independently, or will be the tender to a larger vessel, nothing feels or looks quite like a traditional clinker-built dinghy, 'done right'. And those two words are the key to a boat which will truly grace the water, charm all who use or see her, and maintain her value. In Details of Dinghy Building Will Stirling painstakingly describes and illustrates the many arcane yet vital tasks which can daunt the beginning boatbuilder. Will has been building clinker dinghies professionally for many years and has made, and learned how to avoid, all the mistakes which lie in wait for the unwary. Take advantage of his experience, and some 'tricks of the trade', and draw inspiration from the many mouthwatering photographs of finished boats which punctuate the book. If you're building a boat, this textual guide and photographic reference will pay for itself many times over in the time, frustration and embarrassment it will save you. If you're not, you'll find it a fascinating verbal and visual window into a time-honoured traditional craft.


Bind: paperback


Pages: 192


Dimensions: 216 x 216 mm


Publication Date: 22-10-2021


Tags: October 2021   Transport
$89.99
From The Loft Floor To The Sea

ISBN: 9781907206535

Author: Christian Topf    Publisher: Lodestar Books

From the Loft Floor to the Sea is photographer and designer Christian Topf's exhaustive visual and verbal journal of the building of the 68ft Pilot Cutter Pelle...


From the Loft Floor to the Sea is photographer and designer Christian Topf's exhaustive visual and verbal journal of the building of the 68ft Pilot Cutter Pellew, by Luke Powell and his team in Cornwall. This is the largest traditional wooden boat build in the UK for decades - and at 360 large-format colour pages, this is probably the largest and most gorgeous book to illustrate the process. Chris visited the yard at Truro almost every week throughout the build to bring us this mouthwatering production, in which you can almost smell the sawdust, the hot pitch, and the linseed oil.


Bind: hardback


Pages: 360


Dimensions: 215 x 275 mm


Publication Date: 20-10-2021


Tags: October 2021   Transport
$135.00
Nordic Family Kitchen

ISBN: 9783791387413

Author: Mikkel Karstad    Publisher: Prestel Publishing

If you think you can't achieve Nordic elegance when cooking with your kids, Mikkel Karstad is here to show you how. For years this Danish chef has been teaching...


If you think you can't achieve Nordic elegance when cooking with your kids, Mikkel Karstad is here to show you how. For years this Danish chef has been teaching his own four kids the joys of simple, eco-conscious cooking. Working at the famed NOMA restaurant Karstad helped put Northern European gastronomy on the map. But Karstad is happiest when he is cooking with his family, either at home or on their frequent foraging trips. In this beautiful cookbook he shares his genius for taking simple ingredients and combining them in exciting ways that every family member will enjoy. Divided into ten chapters, the book offers 73 recipes for breakfasts, lunches, dinners, and gatherings in the woods, garden, and beach. There are dishes that anyone, including kids, can prepare and serve -quick breads, sandwiches, cakes, spreads and jams -as well as more advanced projects that will hone young people's culinary skills. Karstad takes you to the beach to roast marshmallows with strawberries; to the woods to grill flatbread with mushrooms; and to the garden, where fresh herbs enhance everyday dishes such as pancakes and baked potatoes. Loaded with fruit, vegetables, whole grains and herbs, these meals are largely meat-free, and will help your family adapt to a cleaner way of eating that is both satisfying and delicious. Illustrated with Anders Schonnemann's stunning photography, this fabulous cookbook will inspire you to welcome nature into your family's kitchen-and to bring your kitchen out of doors.


Bind: hardback


Pages: 256


Dimensions: 210 x 270 mm


Publication Date: 05-10-2021


$69.99
Vegan Recipes From France

ISBN: 9781911667094

Author: Kristina Arnold    Publisher: Grub Street

French food is regional, full of variety and above all designed for enjoyment. But it is also traditionally rich in products of animal origin: meat, butter, cre...


French food is regional, full of variety and above all designed for enjoyment. But it is also traditionally rich in products of animal origin: meat, butter, cream, eggs and cheese. Vegan Recipes from France translates all the French classics into vegan alternatives. You will discover many easy recipes to make, with simple ingredients. The book starts with all the basic recipes that are the foundation of French cooking such as stocks, baguette, brioche, croissants, béchamel, aioli and cheese. There are recipes for delicious vegan appetizers such as soups, terrines and many original salads. Main dishes offer a selection of tarts and tartlettes, gratins, omelettes, quiches, souffles and crepes. Desserts provide mouth- watering vegan alternatives to such standards as mousse au chocolate, clafoutis, tarte tatin, pain perdu, gateau and madeleines. The dishes are sumptuously photographed showing all your favourite French dishes vegan-style.


Bind: hardback


Pages: 176


Dimensions: 170 x 240 mm


Publication Date: 01-10-2021


$49.99
Fashion Draping Techniques Vol 2

ISBN: 9788417656454

Author: Danilo Attardi    Publisher: Promo Press / Hoaki

Following the first volume of Fashion Draping Techniques, which focused on details, this new volume takes a step forward and moves on to complete items of cloth...


Following the first volume of Fashion Draping Techniques, which focused on details, this new volume takes a step forward and moves on to complete items of clothing, such as dresses, blouses, jackets, and skirts, all explained in a detailed and easy to understand manner. Each chapter also includes suggestions about what kind of fabric to use in each piece of clothing. Draping involves working with fabric directly on the dress stand, allowing designers to bring their creations to life, adapting the style and fit as they work. The results are new styles, cuts and lines that give life to a new three-dimensional prototype, without the standardised restrictions of paper patterns. This gives designers an immediate idea of what their creation will look like and easily lets them decide how to move forward, through the use of toile, pins, pleats, modules, draping, craftsmanship, and boundless creativity.


Bind: paperback


Pages: 192


Dimensions: 195 x 285 mm


Publication Date: 07-10-2021


Tags: October 2021   Fashion
$69.99
Framing Floral Techniques

ISBN: 9780764362002

Author: Renee Tucci    Publisher: Schiffer Books

Expert teaching for curious and enthusiastic flower fans, both industry-trained and hobbyist. This approachable guide, featuring over 500 photos and companion c...


Expert teaching for curious and enthusiastic flower fans, both industry-trained and hobbyist. This approachable guide, featuring over 500 photos and companion commentary from an innovative floral educator, will take the mystery out of creating floral designs that are a step above the rest. By tapping into often-unexplored creative materials and techniques with 42 projects, Renee Tucci (AIFD, PFCI) takes the floral enthusiast on a journey through all layers of modern floral design. With this design inspiration and reference manual that expands on techniques in a real-world way, aspiring and seasoned designers will find encouragement to practice and hone techniques by traveling down a direct, step-by-step path. Important principles and elements of design are woven into the fibers of each project to give the reader a clear understanding of why and how each component is connected to the next. By working with and practicing each of these projects or techniques, learners see that the artistic options and applications are endless. Skills covered: Airbrushing. Banding. Basing. Binding. Braiding. Clustering. Collaring. Facing. Framing. Gluing. Grouping. Hand-Tying. Kubari. Lacing. Layering. Leafwork. Massaging. Pave. Pillowing. Reflexing. Sequencing. Shadowing. Sheltering. Staking. Tailoring. Terracing. Veiling. Weaving.


Bind: hardback


Pages: 128


Dimensions: 216 x 279 mm


Publication Date: 29-10-2021


$75.00
Paper Sculpture

ISBN: 9780764362149

Author: Richard Sweeney    Publisher: Schiffer Books

Pliable, ephemeral, and easily manipulated with simple tools, paper is a medium with which the artist can form three-dimensional shapes quickly through precise ...


Pliable, ephemeral, and easily manipulated with simple tools, paper is a medium with which the artist can form three-dimensional shapes quickly through precise folding and cutting. With precise information on the whys behind 3-D paper sculpting and its methods, plus hundreds of stunning photos of his works, acclaimed artist and designer Richard Sweeney shows how the basic principles of form making in paper can be useful for artists, architects, and fashion designers. Follow Sweeney's engaging step-by-step analysis of the techniques he uses in the creation of his internationally exhibited work. Sweeney leads you through the three stages of his process, from the initial conceptual stage (whether drawing on natural or architectural forms for inspiration), to the basic shapes, and finally to the folding techniques. Simple, clear instructions and diagrams teach the building blocks: curved folding (symmetrical curves, circular folding), curved pleating (parallel pleat, reflection pleat, S curve, radiating pleat, crescent pleat), wet folding, faceted pleating (twist, herringbone), and modular forms (curved module, shell module, pleat module).


Bind: paperback


Pages: 128


Dimensions: 216 x 216 mm


Publication Date: 31-10-2021


$59.99
Wall Art : 14 Stunning Feature Wall Projects

ISBN: 9780764362101

Author: Patricia Moffett    Publisher: Schiffer Books

Apply your creativity large scale, using your favorite mediums or a new one, to give your space big impact. These 14 projects, some easy and some more challengi...


Apply your creativity large scale, using your favorite mediums or a new one, to give your space big impact. These 14 projects, some easy and some more challenging, use a wildly creative range of techniques including manipulated paper, found-object repurposing, laser cutting, casting, stickers, origami, and even cardboard taxidermy. First comes helpful guidance on getting your basic skills firmed up, including how-tos on selecting and using tools and materials, working with color, and using layout and scaling techniques. To allow you to find a wall project that fits any space, these range from midcentury modern to geometric to folk art, pop art, and distressed vintage. New wall art creators are encouraged to succeed, and experienced makers will enjoy projects that bring advanced skills into play. Includes templates in print and digital download formats, enabling crafters with Cricut-type machines to work directly from files.


Bind: paperback


Pages: 128


Publication Date: 31-10-2021


$55.00
White Light Bright

ISBN: 9780764362668

Author: Bivenne Staiger    Publisher: Schiffer Books

This richly illustrated and comprehensive resource helps watercolorists plan and create exceptional paintings by focusing on color, value, and other elements in...


This richly illustrated and comprehensive resource helps watercolorists plan and create exceptional paintings by focusing on color, value, and other elements in both subjects and settings. Too often, melding the subject with the background is an afterthought for artists. "White! Light! Bright!" is the mantra for this book's unique and effective method for planning your subject in concert with its background and then creating a powerful piece in three major stages: from white, light, and bright color to midvalues and finally to darks. Easy-to-follow text from a skilled teacher alongside visuals and demonstrations helps you catch the energizing spark of light and contrast. Get comfortable with the how-to of building value, color, shape, and background through various edges, textures, and other compositional elements. You'll bolster the creative thinking and planning processes that are key to an artist's ability to turn an abstract idea into a standout representational watercolor painting.


Bind: hardback


Pages: 176


Dimensions: 216 x 279 mm


Publication Date: 31-10-2021


$59.99
Outsider Art Tarot

ISBN: 9780764362705

Author: Rita Rose    Publisher: Schiffer Books

Delight your senses and your sense of humor with this colorful, whimsical, and rebelliously unique 78-card Tarot deck. With vibrant art created in the raw, intu...


Delight your senses and your sense of humor with this colorful, whimsical, and rebelliously unique 78-card Tarot deck. With vibrant art created in the raw, intuitive "outsider art" or art brut style, this deck follows the traditional symbolism of the Tarot in a creatively quirky but highly accessible way. Here you will find pierced and pointy-breasted maidens questing on unicorns, double-faced shamans, turkey queens, elephant angels, and the never-ending dance of light and dark throughout. Each archetypal card contains many layers of meaning and is infused with alchemical, astrological, and esoteric symbolism from several magical and shamanic traditions—different paths leading to the same final destination: Within. The accompanying guidebook presents clear explanations for each card, including reversals and bonus meanings that the artist received directly while "downloading" her art from the Creative Ether.


Bind: stationery


Pages: 78


Dimensions: 135 x 152 mm


Publication Date: 31-10-2021


$55.00
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