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Product Identifiers
PublisherSchiffer Publishing, The Limited
ISBN-100870330217
ISBN-139780870330216
eBay Product ID (ePID)899076
Product Key Features
Edition4
Book TitleEncyclopedia of Knots and Fancy Rope Work
Number of Pages704 Pages
LanguageEnglish
TopicKnots, Macrame & Rope Work, General, Fiber Arts & Textiles
Publication Year2009
IllustratorYes
FeaturesRevised
GenreCrafts & Hobbies
AuthorRaoul Graumont
FormatHardcover
Dimensions
Item Height1.8 in
Item Weight62.2 Oz
Item Length9.6 in
Item Width7.2 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceTrade
LCCN43-001181
Number of Volumes1 vol.
Dewey Decimal623.8882
Edition DescriptionRevised edition
SynopsisA comprehensive history of knots and ropemaking that covers thousands of knots, with how-to instructions for tying and making useful and decorative items with rope. When this book first published in 1939, it quickly became--and has remained for more than a half century--the classic in its field. Truly comprehensive in scope, this encyclopedia begins with a history of knots and rope making and proceeds into the how-to of tying and of making useful and decorative articles with rope. The book includes: Descriptions of more than 3,600 knots 348 full-page plates with illustrations of the knots described A history of ropemaking as an artform Directions for creating a host of practical items from rope Both seasoned professionals and newcomers to the artform will find this encyclopedia to be a treasure trove of valuable tips and insights., A comprehensive history of knots and ropemaking that covers thousands of knots, with how-to instructions for tying and making useful and decorative items with rope., This is unquestionably the greatest book on knots and rope work ever published, yet it is a valuable reference for anyone from eight to eighty. First published in 1939, it quickly became--and has remained for more than a half century--the classic in its field. Truly comprehensive in scope, this encyclopedia begins with a history of knots and rope making and proceeds into the how-to of tying and of making useful and decorative articles with rope. More than 3,600 knots are described and illustrated in 348 full-page plates.