The Complete Illustrated Guide to Everything Sold in Hardware Stores

Available for the first time in paperback, this reference is for anyone who has wondered what type of wrench or paint thinner or fuse or caulk gun is best for a job. Ettlinger presents every important tool and building material available, each illustrated and described with tips on purchase and use. Over 600 entries. 500 line drawings.

Steve Ettlinger has been the book producer, author, or coauthor of over 20 consumer-oriented books since 1985 (he produced Marty's first book). He is president of Ettlinger Editorial Projects, an idea-developing and book-producing firm, and was president of the American Book Producers Association, a trade group, from 1991 to 1995. Among his own titles are The Restaurant Lover's Companion and The Complete Illustrated Guide to Everything Sold in Hardware Stores. He also covers dining-related subjects for national magazines and Web sites.