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Summary: Not enough detail to answer my questions.
Review: The book is a very good introduction to working with leather, but it didn't have the details to answer all of my questions, and I am now in search of a better book. The information seems adequate, but once you visit an actual leather supply store (or even consult an online catalog) you'll find you have a thousand questions that this book doesn't confront. A larger glossary would improve this book immensely.Unfortunately, the guys who run the local leather supply store here are only helpful if it's obvious you're going to spend lots of money. Otherwise they pretty much look down their noses at you. So unless I find some friendlier people to ask questions, I'm stuck with finding the right book. I'm sorry to say that this was not that book.
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Summary: Not enough detail to answer my questions.
Review: The book is a very good introduction to working with leather, but it didn't have the details to answer all of my questions, and I am now in search of a better book. The information seems adequate, but once you visit an actual leather supply store (or even consult an online catalog) you'll find you have a thousand questions that this book doesn't confront. A larger glossary would improve this book immensely. Unfortunately, the guys who run the local leather supply store here are only helpful if it's obvious you're going to spend lots of money. Otherwise they pretty much look down their noses at you. So unless I find some friendlier people to ask questions, I'm stuck with finding the right book. I'm sorry to say that this was not that book.
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Summary: Great Illustrations
Review: The illustration of techniques in this book is magnificent. I really appreciate the close-up shots and clear photography. If I have a complaint about the book it's that the book is too focused on 'container' type projects. The methods illustrated can easily be adapted, though.
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Summary: First quality leather works
Review: This book is a must for anyone interested in first quality and serious leather work. Its clear and the tips are very valuable.
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Summary: A different perspective than US Western
Review: This book is a welcome addition to my leatherworking library. Particularly since the the styles are similar to my own tastes - very plain, but elegant. Very different from the typical US type of leatherworking with lots of tooling, buckstitching, etc. Not that I don't appreciate that style also - I have a huge stack of Ann & Al Stohlman's books that I regularly re-read - but it is nice to see something *different*. The techniques, also, are a bit different in some cases, which I also appreciate. As the author is British, some of the terms and tools may seem unfamiliar at first. However, there are either the "American-English" equivalents listed, or it's clear what is meant from skimming the text. A definite addition to any leatherworkers'library.
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Summary: A different perspective than US Western
Review: This book is a welcome addition to my leatherworking library. Particularly since the the styles are similar to my own tastes - very plain, but elegant. Very different from the typical US type of leatherworking with lots of tooling, buckstitching, etc. Not that I don't appreciate that style also - I have a huge stack of Ann & Al Stohlman's books that I regularly re-read - but it is nice to see something *different*. The techniques, also, are a bit different in some cases, which I also appreciate. As the author is British, some of the terms and tools may seem unfamiliar at first. However, there are either the "American-English" equivalents listed, or it's clear what is meant from skimming the text. A definite addition to any leatherworkers'library.
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