Tools: A Visual History - The Hardware That Built, Measured & Repaired the World
Language: English
Published by Penguin Random House, New York, 2022
- First Edition
- Hardcover
- Used

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240 pages. Hardcover with dust jacket. Jacket has very light wear and scuffing, covers clean spine slightly cocked, both otherwise clean and tight copy. Old price sticker to back cover. Record # 2231835.
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- Title
- Tools: A Visual History - The Hardware That Built, Measured & Repaired the World
- Author
- Chinea, Dominic
- Publisher
- Penguin Random House, New York
- Publication year
- 2022
- Condition
- Very Good
- Dust jacket
- Very Good
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 0744060907
- ISBN 13
- 9780744060904
- Illustrator
- Phillips, Lee John
- Edition
- 1st Edition
This book is a beautifully-illustrated celebration of 140 essential tools, their history, their unique appeal and how they are used by creative people to make just about anything. From the workhorses designed to fuel the industrial revolution to the specialist tools that allow highly-skilled artisans to produce ornate creations, this book shines a light on the most interesting tools found in the workshop of expert craftsman Dom Chinea - popular presenter on the BBC’s award-winning The Repair Shop.
A tool is an object with endless possibilities. Contained within each item is the chance to create, to inspire, to repair and improve. It’s no wonder that scientific studies have shown humans are hardwired to appreciate hardware! From the workhorses designed to fuel the industrial revolution to the specialist tools that allow highly-skilled artisans to produce ornate creations, this book shines a light on the most interesting tools found in the workshop of expert craftsman Dom Chinea. With each entry accompanied by a stunning illustration, this book will become a trusted reference for all creators and craftspeople.
Turn the page to explore:
- Striking illustrations by award-winning artist Lee John Philips highlight the beauty of each tool
- Creative profiles summarising each tool, its history and how to care for it.
- Top tips and insights that Dom has gained through years of experience.
- A beautiful gift book with a vintage design.
A must-read for makers, tinkerers, fixers and creators, Dom Chinea shares his knowledge and enthusiasm for the history and practical uses of tools.
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Lee John Philips
Lee John Philips
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Monroe Street Books
Middlebury, VT, U.S.A.
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