Wood Hardcover by Bryan Sentance

Product Details

• Publisher: Thames and Hudson (2003-09-30)
• Language: English
• Paperback: 208 pages
• ISBN-13: 9780500511206
• Item Weight: 1451.52 grams
• Dimensions: 0.0 x 0.0 x 0.0 cm

This is a worldwide survey of wood, outlining the many types of wood and their uses, and the woodworking techniques employed around the globe. Since prehistoric times wood has provided fire, shelter, tools, weapons and all manner of implements and containers. Today, its uses are just as varied and in many cultures the tree represents the very force of life itself. With over 800 illustrations, a guide to collecting, a glossary and information on where to see collections, this is an exhaustive survey of the many and varied uses of one of our most precious natural resources.

About the Author

Bryan Sentance, an inveterate traveller and educator in the field of arts and crafts, is author of Basketry and (with John Gillow) of World Textiles.