Carvings: Artworks

"The Lewis Chessmen"

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"Objects in Focus" series; The Lewis chessmen were found under mysterious circumstances on the Isle of Lewis in the Outer Hebrides, Scotland, in 1831. With 20 illustrations, (15 colour ). Paperback, 64 pages. Size: 212 x 166 mm. Weight: 154g.

Author: Robinson, James
ISBN: 0714150231
Publisher: British Museum Press
Date: 2004 (United Kingdom)
Readership: General (Us: Trade) Carvings: Artworks

"Woodcarving Made Easy"

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The projects in this book have been specially designed to provide an easy introduction to the subject, and require no previous experience or artistic ability. With 350 colour illustrations. Paperback, 160 pages. Size: 276 x 210 mm. Weight: 554g.

Author: Rogers, Cynthia
ISBN: 1861082894
Publisher: Guild of Master Craftsman Publications Ltd
Date: 2003 (United Kingdom)
Readership: General (Us: Trade) Carvings: Artworks

"Sacred Angkor"

The Carved Reliefs of Angkor Wat

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With illustrations. New ed. Paperback, 292 pages. Size: 230 x 181 mm. Weight: 505g.

Author: Rovedo, Vittorio
ISBN: 9748225836
Publisher: River Books,Thailand
Date: 2002 (Thailand)
Readership: General (Us: Trade) Carvings: Artworks

"Carving Wildfowl Canes and Walking Sticks With Power"

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"Schiffer Book for Woodcarvers" series; With 148 colour photographs, 32 line drawings. Paperback, 80 pages. Weight: 335g.

Author: Russell, Frank C.
ISBN: 0764315897
Publisher: Schiffer Publishing Ltd
Date: 2002 (United States)
Readership: General (Us: Trade) Carvings: Artworks

"Wood Carving Basics"

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Carving is an area of woodworking that has appeal and can start as simply as whittling figures with a pocket knife. This book provides an introduction for novice carvers, including an approach to tools and sharpening and a survey of various styles. With full colour throughout, 439 photographs, 24 drawings. Paperback, 192 pages. Size: 276 x 216 mm. Weight: 628g.

Author: Sabol, David
ISBN: 1561588881
Publisher: Taunton Press Inc
Date: 2008 (United States)
Readership: General (Us: Trade) Carvings: Artworks

"Wood"

The World of Woodwork and Carving

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With a guide to collecting and information on where to see collections, this is an exhaustive, worldwide survey of the many and varied uses of one of our most precious natural resources. It outlines the many types of wood and their uses, and the woodworking techniques employed around the globe. With 815 illustrations, 634 in colour. Hardback, 208 pages. Size: 280 x 240 mm. Weight: 1460g.

Author: Sentance, Bryan
ISBN: 0500511209
Publisher: Thames & Hudson Ltd
Date: 2003 (United Kingdom)
Readership: Tertiary Education (Us: College) Carvings: Artworks

"Feeding the Ancestors"

Tlingit Carved Horn Spoons

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"Peabody Museum Collections" series; Tlingit Carved Horn Spoons. Presents an exquisite group of carved spoons from the Pacific Northwest that resides in the collections of Harvard's Peabody Musuem of Archaeology and Ethnology. With 50 colour illustrations, 20 halftones. Paperback, 120 pages. Size: 216 x 202 mm. Weight: 505g.

Author: Victor-Howe, Anne-Marie
ISBN: 087365403X
Publisher: Peabody Museum of Archaeology & Ethnology,U.S.
Date: 2007 (United States)
Readership: Professional & Vocational Carvings: Artworks

"Reflections in Stone"

Bernd Munsteiner

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Bernd Munsteiner has revolutionised gem-cutting. His aim was not perfecting the superficial sheen or brilliance of a crystal, he wanted to reveal the inner workings of precious stones. This is an introduction to his work. With 300 illustrations. Bilingual. Hardback, 240 pages. Size: 290 x 220 mm. Weight: 1319g.

Author: Weber, Christianne Linderman, Wilhelm
ISBN: 3897902036
Publisher: Arnoldsche,Germany
Date: 2004 (Germany)
Readership: General (Us: Trade) Carvings: Artworks

"Carving Architectural Detail in Wood"

The Classical Tradition

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An introduction to an important traditional woodcarving skill, and a thorough primer for woodcarvers in the vocabulary of classical ornament and the practical skills needed to carve it. A step-by-step guide through the basic building blocks of classical design. With 325 colour photographs, 50 line drawings. Paperback, 176 pages. Size: 276 x 210 mm. Weight: 611g.

Author: Wilbur, Frederick
ISBN: 1861081588
Publisher: Guild of Master Craftsman Publications Ltd
Date: 2000 (United Kingdom)
Readership: General (Us: Trade) Carvings: Artworks

"Figure Carving in Wood"

Human and Animal Forms

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Taking the reader through the whole creative process, from the initial idea to the finished work, this is a practical introduction to figure carving. It is aimed at those who are familar with the basics of the craft and want to make progress in producing their own original work. With 150 colour photographs. Paperback, 176 pages. Size: 285 x 210 mm. Weight: 452g.

Author: Wilkinson, Sarah
ISBN: 1861083904
Publisher: Guild of Master Craftsman Publications Ltd
Date: 2003 (United Kingdom)
Readership: General (Us: Trade) Carvings: Artworks

"Decorating Woodcarving"

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A thoroughly revised edition of the classic beginner’ s text on decorative carving that offers new projects, updated information on products and techniques, and color photography throughout. More than 200 illustrations accompany the detailed explanations. “ Carefully structured to build up skills.” — Chip Chats. With 130 colour photographs, 110 b&w illustrations. New ed. Paperback, 160 pages. Size: 276 x 210 mm. Weight: 544g.

Author: Williams, Jeremy
ISBN: 1861082932
Publisher: Guild of Master Craftsman Publications Ltd
Date: 2002 (United Kingdom)
Readership: General (Us: Trade) Carvings: Artworks

"Carving Canes and Walking Sticks With Tom Wolfe"

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With 200 colour photographs. Paperback, 48 pages. Size: 216 x 279 mm. Weight: 239g.

Author: Wolfe, Tom
ISBN: 0887405878
Publisher: Schiffer Publishing Ltd
Date: 1999 (United States)
Readership: General (Us: Trade) Carvings: Artworks

"Hunky Punks"

A Study in Somerset Stone Carving

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With 79ill.. Paperback, 166 pages. Size: 210 x 148 mm. Weight: 295g.

Author: Wright, Peter Poyntz
ISBN: 1872883753
Publisher: Heart of Albion Press
Date: 2004 (United Kingdom)
Readership: General (Us: Trade) Carvings: Artworks

"Best Castles, England, Scotland, Ireland, Wales"

Over 100 Castles to Discover and Explore

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Gives you useful information for visiting the castles, and provides background information on the roles castles played and other facts to make your visit more enjoyable. This book is for the family, visiting Britain and Ireland's greatest architectural and historical treasures. It is illustrated with colour photographs of the castles. With 350 colour illustrations, 50 black & white illustrations. Paperback, 192 pages. Size: 217 x 148 mm. Weight: 505g.

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ISBN: 0715323776
Publisher: David & Charles Plc
Date: 2006 (United Kingdom)
Readership: General (Us: Trade) Castles & Fortifications