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• THE NATURE AND AESTHETICS OF DESIGN

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  The companion to "The Nature and Art of Workmanship" this is a highly recommended book. Pye investigates form and function. Are they related? Does form ever follow function? Pye wrote a penetrating, lucid work that should be read by anyone working in the crafts. It is a basic theory of design and design is virtually everywhere and impacts our lives constantly. REGULAR $19.95 OUR PRICE $15.95. You save 20%.

• Wonders in Wood [LSI]: 46 Puzzles and Other Novelties to Make and Solv

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  This is the sequel to the author's hugely popular "Puzzles in Wood". In this collection some 46 puzzles are just waiting to be made and solved. They range from the simple to quite challenging pieces for those craftsmen who like to take pride in having their work fit snugly and accurately. The three dimension jigsaw puzzle makes a great variation on the conventional jigsaw. Try squaring triangles or making a triple dovetail puzzle, or an eighteen piece double-cross. Happy puzzling.

• PALLISER'S NEW COTTAGE HOMES

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  This is a republication of Palliser's 1887 edition of "Palliser's New Cottage Homes & Details". The book contains about 1500 detailed drawings, plans, elevations, and perspective views of 250 original designs for cottages. There are details for various architectural elements as well as floor plans and millwork.

• THE COOPER AND HIS TRADE

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  The is the first book on coopering by a cooper. Mr Kilby comes from a family of coopers and was apprenticed to the trade, served in it, and finally abandoned it for teaching. The book is partly autobiographical and deals with with materials, tools, and techniques and discusses the roles of the white cooper, the dry cooper, and the various kinds of wet cooper. The 2nd section deals with the social history of the trade from the earliest times to the 20th century. Originally published in London. in 1971.

• MISSION ROCKING CHAIR

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  This Rocker is owned by Jim McNair, the graphic designer of our calalog. Inherited from his Grandmother, Clara Moreland, it is a true Art's & Crafts design. At almost a 100 years old, it is very comfortable to sit in. The assembly is done with mortise and tenon joints. Size: 41" high 26" wide and 31" deep. Skill level Intermediate/Advanced