The Japanese Joinery
Author(s): Dorian Bracht
DESIGN + CONSTRUCTION | JAPANESE ARCHITECTURE | ALL THINGS JAPANESE | ARCHITECTURE FORTHCOMING
Japanese Joinery by Dorian Bracht showcases traditional and modern Japanese joinery techniques. Japanese joinery is viewed by many as being an art as well as a craft. The author showcases over 50 different joints ranging from traditional joints which have been used over hundreds of years to the most recent innovations inJapanese joint design. * Beautiful photography showcases the intricate nature of the wood joints * Extensive information allowing the reader to delve deeper into the craft * Aspirational and inspirational for woodworkers of all levels Dorian Bracht's extensive carpentry experience provides readers with a comprehensive guide to the world of traditional Japanese joinery and its influence throughout the world on woodworking and joinery today. The joints areillustrated by photographs as well as hand-drawn illustrations. The accompanying text describesthe history of each joint, how they are used, variations, and tips on how thejoints are constructed. There is also a comprehensive section on Japanese woodworking tools.
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- : GMC Distribution
- : GMC Distribution
- : books
Special Fields
- : Dorian Bracht
- : Hardback
- : 176