Hands of Time
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Hands of Time
A 40,000-year global journey through the history of time from an extraordinary watchmaker and historian
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5/5 A true joy. A work of staggering complexity and bewildering economy. TELEGRAPH
A rattling, wonderful read. OBSERVER
Every page glitters SPECTATOR
Mesmerising NEW STATESMAN
An exquisite book, beautifully put together... What a very wonderful book. STEPHEN FRY
Absolutely gorgeous. It blew my socks off JAY BLADES
An intensely personal, finely-tuned meditation. A beautiful book EDMUND DE WAAL
Beautiful, bewitching and brilliant LARA MAIKLEM
A BBC RADIO 4 BOOK OF THE WEEK
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In Hands of Time, watchmaker and historian Rebecca Struthers welcomes us into the hidden world of watchmaking, and to a history of time that spans centuries and continents.
The invention of timepieces was more significant for human culture than the printing press, or even the wheel. They have travelled the world with us, from the depths of the oceans to the summit of Everest, and even to the Moon. They regulate our daily lives and have sculpted the social and economic development of society in surprising and dramatic ways.
From her workshop bench, Rebecca explores the ways in which timekeeping has indelibly shaped our attitudes to work, leisure, trade, politics, exploration and mortality, and introduces us to some extraordinary devices, each with their own story to tell. Hands of Time is an intricate exploration of the history, science, philosophy, and craft of timekeeping.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781529339048
Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 02 May 2024
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Hodder Paperback
Audience: General / adult, Tertiary education, Professional and scholarly
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 28.0mm
Width: 126.0mm
Height: 196.0mm
Weight: 215g
Pages: 288
About the Author
Rebecca Struthers is a watchmaker and historian from Birmingham. She co-founded her workshop, Struthers Watchmakers, in Birmingham's Jewellery Quarter in 2012. Rebecca and her watchmaker husband, Craig, use heritage equipment and traditional artisan techniques to restore antiquarian pieces and craft bespoke watches. They are among the last handful of watchmakers in the UK making watches from scratch. In 2017, Rebecca became the first watchmaker in British history to earn a PhD in horology. She lives in Staffordshire with Craig, her dog Archie, cats Isla and Alabama, and Morrissey the mouse.
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