Felix, Paul,  1942- <br/><br/>
The book of forgotten crafts  [electronic resource] / 
Paul Felix, Sian Ellis, Tom Quinn. 
 - Cincinnati, Ohio ;  Newton Abbot :  David and Charles,  2011. 
 - 1 online resource (256 p.) :  ill. (chiefly col.), ports. (some col.) 
<br/><br/>Includes bibliographical references and index. 
<br/><br/> This title reveals the fascinating history of British craftsmanship in a series of interviews with leading crafters at work in Britain today.  A history of time-honored trades and artistry, and stories of the modern craftspeople keeping the traditions alive-includes photos. Today, there is a resurgence in traditional trades and crafts as people look for sustainability and quality over mass-produced, foreign-made goods. The Book of Forgotten Crafts builds on that movement and reveals the fascinating history of British craftsmanship in a series of interviews with leading crafters at work today. Exploring a range of crafts-village workshop, decorative, basketry, textile, woodland, building, and sports and recreation-photographer Paul Felix and his collaborators profile potters, blacksmiths, glass blowers, pub sign designers, silversmiths, lobster pot makers, hedgelayers, thatchers, brick makers, bagpipe makers, gunsmiths, and many others. 
<br/><br/><label>ISBN: </label>9781446353998 (ebook) :  No price 
<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Topical Terms: </label><br/>Material culture--Great Britain.<br/>Handicraft--History.--Great Britain<br/>Artisans--Great Britain.<br/>Technology.<br/>Nostalgia: general<br/>United Kingdom, Great Britain<br/>Rural crafts<br/>The arts: general issues<br/>European history<br/>Social & cultural history<br/>Handicrafts, decorative arts & crafts<br/>Home & house maintenance<br/>Reference works<br/>Self-sufficiency & 'green' lifestyle
<br/><br/><label>LC Class. No.: </label>T26.G7 
<br/><br/><label>Dewey Class. No.: </label>680.941