{"title":"Eric Broudy","description":"\u003cp\u003eEric Broudy’s works explore the intricate evolution of technology through a historical lens, offering detailed insights into engineering marvels that have shaped human civilisation. Readers can expect richly researched narratives that illuminate the development of traditional crafts and machinery with a keen eye for both technical detail and cultural significance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHis books are essential for those fascinated by the intersection of technology and history, revealing the stories behind the innovations that continue to influence modern engineering. With a focus on craftsmanship and technological progress, Broudy’s writing bridges the past and present in a compelling and accessible way.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-book-of-looms-a-history-of-the-handloom-from-ancient-times-to-the-present-by-eric-broudy-9781684580828","title":"The Book of Looms – A History of the Handloom from Ancient Times to the Present","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA heavily illustrated classic on the evolution of the handloom.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe handloom—often no more than a bundle of sticks and a few lengths of cordage—has been known to almost all cultures for thousands of years. Eric Broudy places the wide variety of handlooms in their historical context.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhat influenced their development? How did they travel from one geographic area to another? Were they invented independently by different cultures? How have modern cultures improved on ancient weaving skills and methods?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBroudy shows how virtually every culture has woven on handlooms. He highlights the incredible technical achievement of early cultures that created magnificent textiles with the crudest of tools and demonstrates that modern technology has done nothing to surpass their skill or inventiveness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47432825766124,"sku":"9781684580828","price":66.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781684580828.jpg?v=1774766345"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/eric-broudy.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}