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Handmade in Italy
by Sims, John Ferro, in association with Debra Boraston
- Used
- Hardcover
- Signed
- Condition
- See description
- ISBN 10
- 1843300672
- ISBN 13
- 9781843300670
- Seller
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Port Elizabeth, South Africa
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About This Item
(London: New Holland, 2002) 1843300672. 4to; original pale brown boards, lettered in white on spine; laminated pictorial dustwrapper; pp. 144, incl. index; lavishly illustrated with full-colour photographs. Some tape marks and foxing to reverse of dustwrapper; signed by earlier owner on front pastedown. Very good condition. "HANDMADE IN ITALY is a celebration of the designs, materials and methods used by contemporary Italian artisans, whether individually or within small family concerns. Despite the ever increasing trend towards speed and mass production, these artisans continue to make beautiful, original pieces. This book is the product of a journey made by John Ferro Sims, an Italian-speaking author and photographer, who travelled the length and breadth of Italy visiting a wide range of artisans in their workshops. From legendary glass makers on Murano to Sicilian and Sardinian ceramicists and from traditional silk weavers in Florence to metalworkers in Molise and Abruzzo - skilled artisans from all over Italy are making objects of beauty that are practical as well as desirable. He talked with them about their personal and family histories, their craftsmanship and their passion and dedication to their work." .
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Details
- Bookseller
- Christison Rare Books, IOBA SABDA (ZA)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 10878
- Title
- Handmade in Italy
- Author
- Sims, John Ferro, in association with Debra Boraston
- Book Condition
- Used
- Binding
- Hardcover
- ISBN 10
- 1843300672
- ISBN 13
- 9781843300670
- Publisher
- (London: New Holland, 2002) 1843300672
- Place of Publication
- London
- This edition first published
- September 1, 2002
- Keywords
- Craftsmanship. Artisans. Handicrafts. Family businesses Travel
- Bookseller catalogs
- Travel;
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Christison Rare Books, IOBA SABDA
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About the Seller
Christison Rare Books, IOBA SABDA
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Port Elizabeth
About Christison Rare Books, IOBA SABDA
Christison Rare Books operates as a mail order business, based in Port Elizabeth. We are members of IOBA and SABDA. Whereas we stock thousands of books on a wide variety of subjects, our focus has always been on SE Africa - its peoples, wildlife and history. The store is managed by Lindsay Christison. Although we do not run an open book shop, prospective customers who would like to examine items described in our on-line list of stock are welcome to make an appointment.
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