Search Results: Crafts & Hobbies from Diversity Books, IOBA

London: Orbis Publishing, 1980. 160pp., intext, halftone illustrations throughout; colour and b/white, examples and inspirational. Book clean and square. Spine firm, bright gilt title there-on. Tiny name written on tinted ffep., otherwise leaves clean. Art-illustrated dustjacket price-clipped, and mildly edgeworn. Instructional in the art of airbrushing, contents include: Prelims., Development, Airbrushing in Art, Anatomy of the Airbrush, Basic Method, Simple Techniques, ditto Advanced Specialized Applications, Appendices, Biblio., Notes, Index, more. Book weight approx. 970g. * Buyers outside Australia - This item will incur extra postage charges as it will weigh over 1KG. with packing. Please email for quote.. 1st U.K.. Hardcover and Dustjacket. Very Good/Very Good. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall.

Paris, France: Bookking International, 1995. 93pp., brown and white pattern plates throughout. Book clean, square. Spine firm. Leaves clean. Art-illustrated, gloss card wrapper negligibly scuffed. English translation by Sue Budden. " . . . more than a hundred Arabic ornament patterns which can be of inspiration to everyone and will allow the amateur in decorative arts a better knowledge of styles." Book weight approx. 435g.. First English Edition. Softcover. Very Good +. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" Tall.

London: Collins, 2002. 192pp., colour-art and photographic illustrations throughout. Book clean, square. Spine firm. Leaves clean. Illustrated, flapped card wrapper has a negligible soft corner crease, minor indentations. "The award-winning, essential guide to painting skills and techniques for artists of all levels; candid demonstrations-practising artists share their successes (and setbacks) with the reader; helpful advice including collecting resources and references, painting on location, and working with models; basic tips and techniques-brushes, paints, supports, mediums, primers, paint effects, basic perspective, and much more; over 750 full colour photographs and illustrations, including more than 120 specially commissioned studies and full-size paintings . . . " Includes Glossary of Terms, and Index. Book weight approx. 770g.. First Paperback. Softcover with Fold-in Flaps. Very Good +. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall.

New York: Dover Publications, 1995. Unpaginated (112 pages). B/white halftone plates throughout. Book clean and square. Spine firm. Illustrated card wrapper lightly bumped only. Textblock unmarked. The images of the ornamental ironwork presented in this book are from European ironwork from the period between the wars. Dover has republished from the original images which depict gates, grills, screens, balconies, and numerous other architectural ornaments including massive gates . . . Contents include: Prelims., Publisher's Note, 106 plates. Book weight approx. 335g. . First Thus. Softcover. Very Good +. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall.

Lafayette, CA, United States: C & T Publishing, 1998. 143pp., patterned endpapers. Illustrated throughout; mostly in full-colour, plus duo-tone happy snaps, and b/white line-drawings. Book clean and square. Spine firm. Bright gilt titles. Boards undamaged. A 'Special Limited Edition' of 5000. This copy is signed and numbered (4536) by the author in a dedicated panel on ffep., else leaves pristine. Colourfully-illustrated dustjacket nominally edgeworn only. This stand-alone title (Volume Four) in the C & T 'Art & Inspiration' series presents a retrospective of Yvonne's career, highlighting her use of colour and imagery in weaving, wearables, and quilts. Contents include: Prelims., Intro., 11 chapters, Final Notes, Biblio., Index. Book weight approx. 870g.. Signed by Author. First Edition, 1st Impression. Hardcover and Dustjacket. Very Good +/Very Good +. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. Limited Edition.

London: Arcturus Publishing, 2003. 143pp., instructional illustrations throughout: from basic sketching through to finished coloured work. Book clean and square. Spine firm. Colour-art illustrated card wrapper nominally bumped only. Textblock unmarked. Divided into a number of sections, each providing innovative tips and hints, this book is designed for novice to intermediate illustrators . . . Contents include: Prelims., Introduction, Materials and Tools, Heads/Faces/Hands/ Figures/Clothing/Accessories and Weapons/Action/Colouring/Scanning/Storyboarding/Creating Characters. Book weight approx. 675g. Size: 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. First Edition.. Softcover. Very Good +.

London: New Holland Publishers, 1992. 96pp. Intext, colour plates and b/white line drawings (including a template section at rear). Book clean and square. Backstrip firm. Colour illustrated boards bumped on upper foredge corner, else boards undamaged. Textblock unmarked. No dustjacket. In this comprehensive book, skilled artisan Barry Bier presents his exciting and innovative techniques for creating stunning stained glass objects for the home . . . With step-by-step instructions, contents include: Prelims., Introduction. What You Need. The 'Projects' (from windows and doors to bells). Templates. more. Book weight approx. 650g. . Reprint. Hardcover. Very Good. 4to - (approx. 28.5cm x 22cm).

London: Everleigh Nash & Grayson, 1929. 223pp., several intext, instructional diagrams. Book clean and square. Bright gilt titles over mildly striated flexible dark blue covers. Minor specks and fingermarks on random leaves. First published in 1921, contents of this 1929 edition include: Prelims., 17 chapters, Complete code of the new and revised laws of auction bridge, Laws of Contract Bridge, Scoring Table, Index. Book weight approx. 200g. Postage charge will be reduced as this item will post under 500g. packed weight. Size: 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall. 8th Impression.. Hardcover (Flexible boards). Very Good.

Watsonia, Victoria, Australia: The Australian Machine Knitters Magazine, 1986. 48pp., b/white line-drawn illustrations and graphs. Saddle-stitch, staple-bound format. Magazine clean. Staples firm, slightly rusted. Leaves clean and unmarked. Illustrated soft card wrapper has a few small marks, very minor soft creasing. Magazine weight approx. 140g. *Postage charge will be reduced as this item will post under 500g. packed weight.. Softcover, Staplebound. Very Good +. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall.

Watsonia, Victoria, Australia: The Australian Machine Knitters Magazine, 1986. 48pp., b/white photographic and line-drawn illustrations and graphs. Saddle-stitch, staple-bound format. Magazine clean. Staples firm, no rust. Small, faint mark to lower margin of two leaves, else clean and unmarked. Illustrated soft card wrapper has a couple of trivial spots, light bump to head. Magazine weight approx. 140g. *Postage charge will be reduced as this item will post under 500g. packed weight.. Softcover, Staplebound. Very Good +. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall.

London: B.T. Batsford, 1987. 127pp., b/white photographic illustrations throughout. Book clean, square. Spine firm, gilt title there-on. Plain grey boards undamaged. Leaves clean. Illustrated (detail of Honiton lace featuring musical instruments) dustjacket price-clipped, mildly indented, negligibly edge-creased. "Having had a life-long interest in photography and for the last eighteen years in lace, it was natural Cynthia Voysey should wish to record those exquisite pieces of needle and bobbin lace she had seen in private collections and at the Royal Albert Memorial Museum, Exeter. Here she presents the best of bobbin laces from the seventeenth century to the present day. Each piece of lace featured is named and dated; they are in chronological order. The fine detailed photographs allow for a close study of each lace and its characteristic form. Lacemakers of all ages and skills will find this to be a stimulating and inspirational book . . . " Book weight approx. 870g. * Buyers outside… Read More

Prospect, South Australia: R.M. Williams Pty. Ltd., 1995. 222pp. B/white photographic illustrations, and diagrams, throughout. Book clean, square. Spine firm, bright gilt title there-on. 'Australian Stockman's Hall of Fame' stamp to ffep., else leaves clean and unmarked. Colour illustrated boards (gilt title to front panel) very good+. This revised edition of 'The Bushman's Handcrafts' contains methods gathered from three generations of leatherworkers. Chapters include: Tanning and Fur Dressing. Rawhide Handcraft. Saddlery. How to Shoe a Horse. Leather Carving. Horsehair Handcraft. Plaiting. How to Make a Whip. Book weight approx. 600g. (This book will post as a small parcel within Australia only, and postage charge will be reduced accordingly). Revised Edition, Reprint. Hardcover. Very Good+. 8vo - (approx. 24.5cm x 16.5cm).

London: Robert Hale, 1974. 134pp., b/w text and pics . A beginner's introduction to the craft of candlemaking. Covers formulas, fragrances, crafting, selling and more. Weight approx. 560g.. 1st. British. Hard Cover + D/J [Oblong]. Very Good +/Very Good. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

Bassendean, Western Australia : Candlewicking from the Past , 1995. 21pp. Illustrated throughout: line-drawn instruction, and 16 pattern illustrations. Plastic, comb-bound format. Comb in good condition. Text-printed front wrap, and plain rear wrap slightly bumped and edgeworn. A short personal inscription, siged 'Sandie' on verso of front wrap. Textblock unmarked. 'Candlewicking Days of Old - Practical Designs for the Expert and Beginner' offers helpful advice on equipment, stitches and how to sew them, using the hoop, in addition to 16 patterns to try . . . Book weight approx. 185g. . Inscribed and Signed By Author. First Edition. Softcover (Comb-Bound). Very Good. 4to Oblong (approx. 25cm x 36cm).

London: Batsford Ltd., 1982. 142pp. Intext, b/white halftone plates, and line drawings throughout. Book clean and square. Firm, minimally faded spine (no text loss). Illustrated card wrapper nominally bumped only. Textblock unmarked. In writing this book, the author has considered all levels of carving skills, ages, and materials from soft materials such as salt and soap which children can safely carve with a spoon, to harder materials for the more advanced carver . . . Contents include: Prelims., Acks. Introduction. Introducing Carving. Various carving materials. Appendix. Index. More. Book weight approx. 410g. . First Thus. Softcover. Very Good. 8vo - (approx. 24.5cm x 18.5cm).

Middlesex, Great Britain: Guiness Superlatives, 1986. 176pp., unpaginated [4 page] colour-plate section, plus intext b/white halftone plates throughout. Book clean and square. Spine firm, leaves clean. Illustrated card wrapper lightly edgeworn and bumped. ".gives details of every important championship and champion. Also major international competitions are documented and crosstables given for 120 tournaments." Contents include: Glossary, Milestones, World Championships, International Tournaments, National and City Championships, Records, Players, Clash of Kings, Index. Book weight approx. 600g.. First Edition. Softcover. Very Good. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall.

London: Blandford Press, 1988. 160pp., colour and b/white illustrations. Book clean, square. Spine firm. Leaves clean. Illustrated card wrapper softly creased, mildly edgeworn and indented. " . . . presents more than forty projects for the china painter in a wide range of themes and styles. They are suitable for all degrees of talent . . . The basics of techniques, materials and equipment are included, together with a detailed glossary of china painting terms." Book weight approx. 530g.. Reprint. Softcover. Good+. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

Boston, MA, United States: New York Graphic Society, via Little Brown & Co., 1986. 254pp., illustrated throughout: colour and monochrome plates. Book clean and square. Spine firm. Illustrated card wrapper nominally bumped only. Textblock unmarked. With more than two hundred objects illustrated in this book, Nancy Zeng Berliner gives us the first thorough study of Chinese folk art to be published in a Western language . . . presents not only the evolution, materials and techniques behind each craft, but also the ancient symbols and folktales, the rituals and celebrations associated with them . . . Contents include: Prelims., Foreword, Map, Preface, Introduction, Symbols and Legends, Papercuts, Shadow Puppets, Embroidery, Dye-resist Printed Fabrics, Woodblock Prints, Folk Art Today, Chronology, Notes, Glossary, Bibliography, Sources, Index. Book weight approx. 1.05 KG. *Customers outside Australia - This item will incur extra postage charges as it weighs over 1KG. Please email for quote. . First… Read More

Melbourne, VIC, Australia: Lothian Publishing, 1990. 144pp., colour photographic illustrations and b/white diagrams throughout. Book clean, square. Spine firm, gilt title there-on. Plain red boards undamaged. Foxing spots to endpapers, else leaves clean. Illustrated dustjacket negligibly edge-creased, foxed on reverse. "Here are vibrant wallhangings, enchanting tree decorations, exquisite bird trees, individual Christmas stockings and a delicate snowflake mobile. Clear instructions, drawings and templates (actual size wherever possible) for over 40 projects are given." Includes Introduction and Index. Book weight approx. 950g. * Buyers outside Australia - This item will incur extra postage charges as it will weigh over 1KG. with packing. Please email for quote.. First Australian Edition. Hardcover and Dustjacket. Very Good/Very Good. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall.

New York: Harper & Row, Publishers (Australia), 1986. 136pp., colour-plate frontispiece, plus like plates throughout, several dedicated to each featured collector. Book clean and square. Bright gilt title on nominally bumped spine. Plain ochre boards trivially bumped only. Leaves unmarked. Pictorially-illustrated dustjacket lightly edgeworn only. A collectomaniac's delight, this book features 29 collectors and collections, diverse and interesting all, from around Britain. Featured collections (after book preliminaries) include: Antique Woodworking, Tools, Steam Locomotives, Sewing Machines, Angling Equipment, Unicorns, Prams & Carts, Wemyss Ware, Milk Bottles, Plastics, Toy Soldiers, Vintage Cameras, Model Ships, and lots more, including the 'Insolt' collection (an acronym for 'I've never seen one like that'). Book weight approx. 920g. * Buyers outside Australia - This item will incur extra postage charges as it will weigh over 1KG. with packing. Please email for… Read More