Gowan Leo (67 results)

Paperback. Condition: Fair. The item might be beaten up but readable. May contain markings or highlighting, as well as stains, bent corners, or any other major defect, but the text is not obscured in any way.

Condition: Very Good. Former library copy. Pages intact with possible writing/highlighting. Binding strong with minor wear. Dust jackets/supplements may not be included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Condition: Good. Former library copy. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

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Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. The Craft of Stickmaking This book is in very good condition and will be shipped within 24 hours of ordering. The cover may have some limited signs of wear but the pages are clean, intact and the spine remains undamaged. This book has clearly been well maintained and looked after thus far. Money back guarantee if you are not satisfied. See all our books here, order more than 1 book and get discounted shipping. .…

hardcover. Condition: Good. Most items will be dispatched the same or the next working day. A copy that has been read but remains in clean condition. All of the pages are intact and the cover is intact and the spine may show signs of wear. The book may have minor markings which are not specifically mentioned.…

Hardback. Condition: Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Paperback. Condition: Good. The book has been read but remains in clean condition. All pages are intact and the cover is intact. Some minor wear to the spine.

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: 8026670. 1786775731. 8/15/2026 6:35:31 AM.

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Condition: Good. Former library copy. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Condition: Good. Former library copy. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Condition: Good. Light wear to boards. Content is clean and bright. DJ with some edge wear and sunned spine.

Paperback. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Hardback. Condition: Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. Frank Day (illustrator).

hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Most items will be dispatched the same or the next working day. A copy that has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. Frank Day (illustrator).

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Condition: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

Condition: New.

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. Comparatively easily mastered and needing few expensive tools or materials, stickmaking is an increasingly popular craft. Topics covered include: tools and techniques; different types of sticks; materials both traditional and new; the microwave in hornwork; fancy sticks; miniature sticks and jointing and finishing. Highly illustrated with colour photographs and line drawings Stickmaking is a fully comprehensive guide to this fascinating craft. AUTHOR: Leo Gowan is a founder member and former chairman of the British Stickmakers' Guild, and a founder member of the Northern Stickmakers. He frequently gives lectures and demonstrations, is an experienced judge at stick competitions and is a regular contributor to stickmaking magazines. Colour throughout Illustrated with photographs and line drawings, this is a guide to the craft of stickmaking. Topics include: tools and techniques; different types of sticks; materials - traditional and new; the microwave in hornwork; fancy sticks; miniature sticks; and jointing and finishing. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. …

Paperback. Condition: New. Comparatively easily mastered and needing few expensive tools or materials, stickmaking is an increasingly popular craft. Topics covered include: tools and techniques; different types of sticks; materials both traditional and new; the microwave in hornwork; fancy sticks; miniature sticks and jointing and finishing. Highly illustrated with colour photographs and line drawings Stickmaking is a fully comprehensive guide to this fascinating craft. …

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

ALL UK PARCELS SENT TRACKED! ALL OVERSEAS PARCELS SENT AIRMAIL, TRACKED! (S/hand, Hardcover, 1996). 1996 1st edition. 8vo (152 x 217mm). Ppii,94. Line drawings by Frank Day. Pictorial laminated boards, issued without a dust-wrapper. Dents to front board else very good copy. Entertaining anecdotes from the career of champion walking and working stick maker, Leo Gowan. "This book is full of wonderful, short and often very amusing stories. I found it difficult to put down and when I did I then enjoyed picking it back up. You will not learn how to make a stick, but will enjoy using your imagination with the author's accounts of his stick making adventures." (Review on Amazon). . Frank Day (illustrator).…

hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Good Jacket. . Posted within 1 working day. 1st class tracked post to the UK, Airmail with tracking worldwide. Robust recyclable packaging. Picture is the actual item.

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. Slim short quarto in fine condition, in a fine dust jacket. 1996 printing of a book originally published in 1991. Dark green paper covered boards with gilt on the spine. Wonderfully detailed book about the fine art of stick making, that covers various kinds of sticks, shanks, and handles. The materials used, the tools required, the methods, finishing using and judging of fine and useful sticks. Creating a finely crafted and useful stick is an old art, and this is an unusual and useful teaching manual. The author was a founding member of The British Stickmakers Guild and frequently gives lectures and demonstrations on the art of stickmaking. 96 pp.…

Reprint. Fine cloth copy in an equally fine dust-wrapper. Particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and especially sharp-cornered. Physical description; [96] pages; 22 cm. Subjects; Staffs (Sticks, canes, etc.). Wood carving. Bone carving. Woodwork. Walking sticks Making. Wooden walking sticks & shepherds' crooks. 1 Kg.…

Cloth. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. New IMPRESSION. 96pp .COLOUR AND B/W illustrations CLASSIC TEXT. excellent reference/review. FINE COPY IN LIKE D/W. PARROTT BOOKS - established for over 15 years offering a prompt friendly and efficient service Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

Paperback. Condition: Brand New. illustrated edition. 128 pages. 10.00x7.75x0.50 inches. In Stock.