Title: Machines a Visual History: 100 Machines and the Remarkable Stories Behind Each Invention
Publisher: DK Publishing (Dorling Kindersley)
Publication Date: 2024
Language: English
ISBN 10: 0744089603
ISBN 13: 9780744089608
Binding: Hardcover
Condition: Very Good
Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket
Weight: 2.35 pounds

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Synopsis

The Repair Shop's Dominic Chinea takes you on an exploration of 100 essential machines found in the workshops and studios of the world's finest artisans and heritage craftspeople.

Filled with stunning illustrations and lively, engaging text, The Repair Shop's Dom Chinea guides readers through this celebration of the history and uses of 100 machines that have allowed artisans to create beautiful items for centuries.

Fans of prime-time TV shows The Repair Shop and Make It at Market will not want to miss Dom’s insightful and complete appraisal of history’s most game-changing mechanisms, with commentary that allows readers to get under the hood of inventions that have defined modern life as we know it.

Immerse yourself in the visual history of the world’s most remarkable machines:

The sequel to 2022’s Tools: A Visual History.
Explores inventions from the potter's wheel and grain mill to the sewing machine, printing press, wheel maker, and many more.
Each machine is creatively profiled and deconstructed in pinpoint detail, with Dom Chinea’s trademark insight and commentary.
Striking illustrations by award-winning artist Lee John Philips highlight the beauty of each tool.
A beautiful gift book with a vintage design.

Each machine has a fascinating history and story that highlights its contribution to artisanal crafts. And with every machine accompanied by beautifully ornate illustrations by Lee John Philips, Machines: A Visual History is sure to be a treasured volume for all creators, craftspeople, and those who like to delve into how things work.

About the Author

Dominic Chinea is an expert craftsman and core member of the team on the BBC’s much-loved Repair Shop. His restoration work and affable manner have made him a fan favorite with viewers, and you can also find all his latest restoration projects and build on his YouTube channel. In 2023, he presents a new BBC show, Make It at Market, helping entrepreneurs make a career from their craft skills, with a new series coming in 2024.

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