Encyclopedia of Wood : A Tree-By-Tree Guide to the World's Most Valuable Resource

John Makepeace, Alan Peters, Lucinda Leech, Bill Lincoln, Jane Marshall, Aidan Walker

ISBN 10: 0816021597 / ISBN 13: 9780816021598

Published by Quarto Publishing plc, London GB, 1989

About this Item

Condition: As New (AN). The book appears unread and unused. The dust jacket is in as new condition, with only a very small tear at the upper left back. The cover boards are in new condition, with bright gold gilt titling on the spine. The binding and spine are firm and sound, with no structural issues. All 192 pages are clean and bright, with no writing, markings, or wear.

Comprehensive illustrated reference on wood as a natural resource, covering tree species, wood characteristics, grain, color, working properties, uses, and conservation. Includes more than 400 illustrations in full color, making it useful for woodworkers, cabinetmakers, furniture makers, craftsmen, collectors, designers, and reference libraries.

Ideal for collectors and users of fine woodworking reference books, including woodworkers, cabinetmakers, furniture makers, carpenters, craftsmen, designers, foresters, conservationists, and anyone interested in wood identification, timber species, grain patterns, and the practical uses of hardwoods and softwoods.

Seller Inventory # ABE-1782132584195

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Encyclopedia of Wood : A Tree-By-Tree Guide to the World's Most Valuable Resource
• Publisher: Quarto Publishing plc, London GB
• Publication Date: 1989
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0816021597
• ISBN 13: 9780816021598
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: 1st Edition
• Printing: 1st Printing
• Condition: As New
• Dust Jacket Condition: As New
• Dimensions: 10.25W x 10.5H x 0.75D inches 10.25 inches width by 10.5 inches height by 0.75 inches depth
• Weight: 2.5 pounds

About this title

Synopsis

The most detailed and comprehensive reference of its kind, The Encyclopedia of Wood is the first source book to reflect the full significance of wood as our most versatile and enduring natural resource. More than 400 illustrations. Full color.

About the Author

Aidan Walker spent 10 years as a professional carpenter, joiner, and cabinetmaker, after which he became editor of Woodworker magazine, the U.K.'s leading journal of woodworking craft and design. He is now a freelance writer on wood and furniture-related topics. Bill Lincoln has spent 30 years in the wood trade. He is the author of The Art and Practice of Marquetry and The Complete Manual of Wood Veneering. Luke Hughes studied Chinese and tooka degree in the history of art. He then switched to law before deciding to commit himself to woodwork. He now produces classically influenced furniture for such prestigious London stores as Liberty's and the Conran Shop. Lucinda Leech is a well-established furniture designer.