{"product_id":"hand-hewn-by-jack-a-sobon-9781635860009","title":"Hand Hewn","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eHand Hewn\u003c\/em\u003e is a gorgeous celebration of the traditions and artistry of timber-frame building, a 7,000-year-old craft that holds an enduring attraction for its simple elegance and resilience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eInternationally renowned timber-frame architect and craftsman Jack A. Sobon offers a fascinating look at how the natural, organic forms of trees become the framework for a home. With profiles of the classic tools he uses to hand hew and shape each timber, and explanations of the engineering of the wooden joinery that connects the timbers without a single nail, Sobon provides deep insights into the craft.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eInspiring photos of Sobon's original interior home designs, as well as historical examples of long-lived structures in Europe and North America, make this a compelling tribute to the lasting value of artisanal craftsmanship. The book also offers a thoughtful, deliberate approach to designing buildings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47460902240492,"sku":"9781635860009","price":83.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781635860009-hand-hewn.jpg?v=1774955391","url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/products\/hand-hewn-by-jack-a-sobon-9781635860009","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}