Tools: Making Things Around the World - Hardcover

Comte, Hubert

9780810938991: Tools: Making Things Around the World

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ISBN 10: 0810938995 ISBN 13: 9780810938991

Publisher: Harry N Abrams Inc, 1998

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Comte, Hubert

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Text: English (translation)
Original Language: French

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Comte, a lecturer in art history whose dissertation focused on the philosophy of tools, has created a beautiful coffee-table book that celebrates tools and gives equal billing to their users. Using the broadest possible definition, Comte covers human-powered tools, both modern and traditional, from a wide variety of disciplines: woodworking, stoneworking, agriculture, textiles, metalworking, leatherworking, and food preparation. The broad scope makes this title quite a departure from what is typically available. Most entries cover the history of a tool, its use, and something about its user, with photographs of tools and users (both vintage and current) gracing each entry. Artworks featuring tools (e.g., Brueghel's "Haymaking") as well as quotes from such diverse authors as Victor Hugo and Willa Cather make Comte's work particularly deep. This beautiful, thought-provoking book may be somewhat expensive for many libraries, but those that can afford it will not be disappointed.?Jonathan N. Hershey, Akron-Summit Cty. P.L., OH
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PublisherHarry N Abrams Inc
Publication date1998
ISBN 10 0810938995
ISBN 13 9780810938991
BindingHardcover
Edition number1
Number of pages352

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Comte, Hubert; Stevens, Molly [Translator]; Marinelli, David [Translator];

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Book Description Hardcover. Condition: New. Dust Jacket Condition: New. Brings more than 300 tools to life, letting the reader share the experience of using them. New in publisher's shrink wrap. This book would make a great gift. Full refund if not satisfied. (Due, to the large size and/or weight of this book, additional shipping funds may be required.). Seller Inventory # 036837

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