Buchanan-Smith’s Axe Handbook

Name: Buchanan-Smith’s Axe Handbook
Brand: Thames and Hudson (Australia) Pty Ltd
SKU: 9781419747670
Price: 39.99 NZD
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Knowing, Buying, Using, Hanging, Restoring & Adorning

By Peter Buchanan-Smith and Ross McCammon and Ross Zdon

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Summary

Buchanan-Smith’s Axe Handbook is a beautifully designed and richly illustrated guide for those seeking to reconnect with handcraft and the wilderness. Written by Peter Buchanan-Smith, founder of Best Made Co., this handbook celebrates the timeless beauty and utility of axes. It covers all essentials, from selecting the right axe to handling, use, and maintenance, inspiring readers to leave their screens behind and embrace the great outdoors.
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Format: Hardback

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This book is ideal for outdoor enthusiasts, craft lovers, and anyone interested in traditional tools and wilderness skills.

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A compendium for the axe-wielding adventurer by one of the industry’s leading tastemakers.

Buchanan-Smith’s Axe Handbook is a trusted resource for anyone looking to reconnect with handcraft and wilderness. Beautifully designed and lavishly illustrated, this handbook will inspire readers to rediscover the great outdoors.

Peter Buchanan-Smith founded Best Made Co. in 2009 because he loved making things with his hands and wanted to start a company that would not only celebrate the inherent beauty of timeless, utilitarian tools but also inspire people to get out from behind their screens and experience the natural world.

From the basics and fundamentals of handling and owning an axe, to details on how to find the right axe, and information about use and maintenance, this stylish, informative axe guide is ideal for anyone interested in the outdoors.

Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

Popular Woodworking Magazine praises the book as "enlightening" and "very interesting," highlighting the author's joy and inspiration drawn from this simple yet profound tool while reconnecting with nature from urban life.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781419747670

Publisher: Abrams

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 01 September 2020

Country: United States

Imprint: Abrams Image

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 28.0mm

Width: 159.0mm

Height: 236.0mm

Weight: 770g

Pages: 240

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Arts & Culture Arts and Crafts Non-Fiction Peter Buchanan-Smith Ross McCammon Ross Zdon

About the Author

Peter Buchanan-Smith built a successful career as a designer, writer, and entrepreneur before founding Best Made Co. in 2009. He has been an art director at the New York Times, the author of several books, and a creative collaborator with Isaac Mizrahi, Maira Kalman, Wilco, and David Byrne. He lives in Brooklyn.