Download or read book Crafted in Britain written by Anthony Burton and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2017-02-09 with total page 226 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Crafted in Britain is a celebration of Britain's traditional crafts and industries that have survived into the modern world, not as museums but on their merits. In an age of increasing automation and standardisation, it is a joy to find such places, where craftsmanship and personal skills are still valued. Their world is recreated in Rob Scott's dramatic photographs, while the processes and history of the different industries is described in the accompanying text by Anthony Burton. They have travelled the country from the Spey valley in Scotland, where they recorded the workers in a traditional distillery and a cooperage, to Cornwall and the studio of a specialist pub sign painter. They have gone underground with a Free Miner of the Forest of Dean and seen molten metal being poured to create majestic church bells. The book delights in the variety and individuality of the different industries. For both author and photographer it has been a revelation to see some of these processes at work: to watch a craftsman take a strip of silver and work it by hand into a spoon, or to find clocks being made in a workshop that looks as if it has scarcely changed for a hundred years. Now readers have the opportunity to share these experiences and delight in the discovery of these magnificent survivors.
Download or read book Handmade in Britain written by Joanna Norman and published by Victoria & Albert Museum. This book was released on 2012-11-01 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This important book forms part of the Handmade in Britain partnership between the V&A and the BBC. Published as the culmination of a year-long season of programming over three series, it explores the history of making in Britain, looking across all media within the decorative arts.
Download or read book Handmade in Britain written by Piyush Suri and published by Vivays Publishing. This book was released on 2011 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In these days of mass produced objects, it is comforting to know that there are still craftspeople working by hand and creating wonderful and unique jewellery, ceramics, textiles, furniture or other crafts. Many draw their inspiration from nature and th
Download or read book Hand Made in Britain The Visitors Guide written by Victoria Pybus and published by Vacation Work Publications. This book was released on 2001-11-30 with total page 292 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A region-by-region guide to where hand made crafts can be seen being made - and purchased - around Britain, including a full colour Gallery Guide.
Download or read book The Art and Craft of Handmade Books written by Shereen LaPlantz and published by Courier Dover Publications. This book was released on 2016-07-20 with total page 129 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Innovative approach to bookbinding explains techniques that elevate handmade books into extraordinary artworks. Simple, well-illustrated directions explain how to make pop-up panels, pages that "explode" from the spine, slipcases, and more.
Download or read book Arts Crafts in Britain and America written by Isabelle Anscombe and published by . This book was released on 1978 with total page 236 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Crafts in Britain in the 20th Century written by Tanya Harrod and published by Yale University Press. This book was released on 1999 with total page 496 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Historians, educationalists, craftsmen and women, artists and collectors, and readers with an interest in British cultural history will find this handsomely illustrated book poses fresh, unexpected questions.
Download or read book Made In Britain written by Jay Blades and published by Kyle Books. This book was released on 2024-10-10 with total page 316 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Britain is a country of craftspeople, yet the nation's heritage crafts and traditional skills are dying out, with some close to extinction. From canal art in the Black Country to kilt making in Edinburgh, coopering in North Yorkshire and damask linen weaving in Northern Ireland, join Jay and Charlotte as they travel the length and breadth of the country, battling poor weather, Covid and Jay's insatiable need for sustenance, to talk to some of Britain's most inspirational artisans. Discover craftspeople such as heavy horse collar maker Terry Davis, who creates a bespoke collar for HRH Princess Anne's Suffolk Punch, and basket maker Jonathan Coate in Somerset who is already passing on his skills to three young apprentices. Coracle boat making is alive and well in Shropshire and Wales, but for how much longer? Meanwhile the death of cricket ball making in the UK reveals how serious the situation is. With the help of Heritage Crafts, the national charity set up to celebrate, support and safeguard traditional craft skills, the duo learn of the vital need to encourage younger generations into the sector and connect with diverse communities, to ignite a Craft Renaissance for all and in turn create a paradigm shift with people valuing the real and handmade over the artificial. With a Foreword by British potter and ceramic designer, Keith Brymer Jones, a keen advocate and educator in the crafts field, and photography by Charlies Sainsbury-Plaice - generously supported by luxury jewellers 886 by The Royal Mint, who champion traditional craftmanship, Made in Britain marks the start of a new Arts and Crafts movement for the 21st century. Plate section photography by: Charles Sainsbury-Plaice Cover illustration by: Andrew Jamieson, artist whose work featured on the Coronation invitation for King Charles III and Queen Camilla
Download or read book Craft Craft written by Andrew Davis and published by . This book was released on 2000 with total page 94 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Craft is a poem of conversion: word into thing, thing into word--writing into woodworking.
Download or read book Glass written by and published by . This book was released on 1973 with total page 586 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Book in Britain written by Daniel Allington and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2019-03-11 with total page 567 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Introduces readers to the history of books in Britain—their significance, influence, and current and future status Presented as a comprehensive, up-to-date narrative, The Book in Britain: A Historical Introduction explores the impact of books, manuscripts, and other kinds of material texts on the cultures and societies of the British Isles. The text clearly explains the technicalities of printing and publishing and discusses the formal elements of books and manuscripts, which are necessary to facilitate an understanding of that impact. This collaboratively authored narrative history combines the knowledge and expertise of five scholars who seek to answer questions such as: How does the material form of a text affect its meaning? How do books shape political and religious movements? How have the economics of the book trade and copyright shaped the literary canon? Who has been included in and excluded from the world of books, and why? The Book in Britain: A Historical Introduction will appeal to all scholars, students, and historians interested in the written word and its continued production and presentation.
Download or read book British Books written by and published by . This book was released on 1903 with total page 760 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Encyclopedia of Contemporary British Culture written by Peter Childs and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2013-05-13 with total page 654 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Boasting more than 970 alphabetically-arranged entries, the Encyclopedia of Contemporary British Culture surveys British cultural practices and icons in the latter half of the twentieth century. It examines high and popular culture and encompasses both institutional and alternative aspects of British culture. It provides insight into the whole spectrum of British contemporary life. Topics covered include: architecture, pubs, film, internet and current takes on the monarchy. Cross-referencing and a thematic contents list enable readers to identify related articles. The entries range from short biographical synopses to longer overview essays on key issues. This Encyclopedia is essential reading for anyone interested in British culture. It also provides a cultural context for students of English, Modern History and Comparative European Studies.
Download or read book The Publishers Circular and Booksellers Record of British and Foreign Literature written by and published by . This book was released on 1903 with total page 986 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Beauty of Everyday Things written by Soetsu Yanagi and published by Penguin UK. This book was released on 2019-01-31 with total page 204 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The daily lives of ordinary people are replete with objects, common things used in commonplace settings. These objects are our constant companions in life. As such, writes Soetsu Yanagi, they should be made with care and built to last, treated with respect and even affection. They should be natural and simple, sturdy and safe - the aesthetic result of wholeheartedly fulfilling utilitarian needs. They should, in short, be things of beauty. In an age of feeble and ugly machine-made things, these essays call for us to deepen and transform our relationship with the objects that surround us. Inspired by the work of the simple, humble craftsmen Yanagi encountered during his lifelong travels through Japan and Korea, they are an earnest defence of modest, honest, handcrafted things - from traditional teacups to jars to cloth and paper. Objects like these exemplify the enduring appeal of simplicity and function: the beauty of everyday things.
Download or read book Make Money from Makes written by Emma Jones and published by Harriman House Limited. This book was released on 2012-09-06 with total page 150 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Make Money from Makes is for anyone who has a passion, skill or hobby and an interest in turning this into a business. You may be baking cakes for friends and family and dreaming of doing this full-time, or have a way with words that could be turned into commissions. Maybe you paint or draw and wonder if those who offer praise would be prepared to pay for your creations, or whether your flair for fashion could lead to financial return. Whatever your talent, it's likely you can turn this into a business with customers paying for the quality products or services you offer. Whether artisan or tailor, writer or baker, what you will discover from this book is how to: - Make sales beyond friends and family - Promote your brand and become well known - Register the company and manage the finances - Embrace technology to save time and money - Convey a professional image; online and off - Create a support network and work with partners Above all, it shows how to make money from doing what you love! The book is also packed with stories of people who have successfully started and grown their own businesses, with all of them giving their stories and top tips for success. With clear steps, useful links and expert advice, consider this book your guide as you launch your business, and embark on a most exciting adventure!
Download or read book Great Houses of Britain written by Nigel Nicolson and published by London : Weidenfeld and Nicolson. This book was released on 1965 with total page 304 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
