Stone: An Introduction

Essential Technical Guide to Stonework & Building Stone. Discover the fundamental principles of stone extraction, processing, and application with this classic technical manual by international stone technology expert Asher Shadmon. Published jointly by Intermediate Technology Publications and The Bootstrap Press, this introductory work provides a comprehensive, practical overview of natural stone as a sustainable building material. Shadmon covers everything from quarrying methods and stone dressing tools to physical properties, architectural masonry, and low-cost construction techniques suitable for both developing regions and modern sustainable building projects. Technical & Practical Value: An essential reference guide for stonemasons, architectural conservators, civil engineers, building contractors, and scholars of traditional trade skills. Bibliographic Detail: First Edition (1989). Published by Intermediate Technology / The Bootstrap Press. Illustrated with practical technical diagrams, photographs, and figures throughout. ISBN-10: 0942850157 / ISBN-13: 9780942850154. Condition Report: Covers & Spine: Original illustrated softcover wraps show minor edge shelf wear and handling. Spine remains flat, smooth, and square with a tight, sound binding. Interior & Text Block: Pages are clean, bright, and tight throughout—free of highlighting, margin notes, or former owner markings. A clean, solid copy of an increasingly hard-to-find technical handbook on traditional and modern stonework.…