ANTHONY DEW
BOOKS NOW AVAILABLE!
The Complete Rocking-Horse Maker
2nd edition - fully revised
Making a rocking-horse, or restoring a battered old one, is a wonderfully satisfying & fulfilling project. These iconic playthings continue to be loved by riders who, in their imagination, can travel anywhere in the universe!
In The Complete Rocking-Horse Maker 2 I have distilled all that I learned during 45 years as a designer, maker & restorer. The comprehensive and practical manual contains projects for all levels of ability, from simple hobby and chair horses for toddlers to a fully-carved carousel horse & archetypal Victorian style beauties in several sizes.
The book builds on earlier versions but has been fully revised & updated. It describes traditional solid wood construction and carving as well as plywood laminated method. Also chapters on tool use, restoration & the craft’s fascinating history.
Soft cover, A4, contains over 435 photographs and 60 drawings.
Making It with Rocking-Horses
Almost 50 years ago the author set out to revive a near-defunct craft and, together with partner and wife Pat, build a fulfilling and profitable life-style enterprise.
In today’s world making a living practicing a hand craft goes is hard - but small (business) is beautiful! This is a very personal story of unprecedented success in the face of flood, fire, bureaucratic obstacles, near-death experiences, and tragedy.
Soft cover, wrap-round jacket, A4, with over 75 photos and drawings.
“A must-read for anyone trying to juggle family, business and creative endeavours.”
Lara Stafford, Theatre of Science.
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