Explore the world of traditional woodworking with this special hardbound edition, combining the first three issues of Mortise & Tenon Magazine. Enhanced with additional essays by editors Michael Updegraff, Jim McConnell, and Joshua A. Klein, and featuring a foreword by Christopher Schwarz of Lost Art Press, this compilation delves deep into the craft and history of woodworking. A wonderful, in-depth resource. 

Spanning 496 pages on matte-coated paper with sewn binding, this edition is printed in the USA and rich in content. It offers insightful interviews with renowned furniture makers, conservators, and craftspeople, detailed analyses of historical furniture, practical tutorials, and thoughtful reflections on the philosophy and practice of woodworking.

Highlights include:

• In-depth interviews with craftspeople and experts in furniture making and conservation.
• Practical guides on traditional techniques including carving and chair making.
• Detailed analyses and reconstructions of historic furniture pieces.
• Essays exploring the blend of art and craft in woodworking.
• Book reviews of other important woodworking texts.

This compilation is a treasure trove for woodworking enthusiasts, offering a blend of practical know-how, historical perspective, and a celebration of the enduring legacy of craft. A fantastic gift, if you're in the market for giving or receiving one. Mind, worth noting that this book is over 2kg and therefore will fall into a higher shipping cost category for orders heading outside of the UK.

About Mortise & Tenon:

“Mortise & Tenon exists to cultivate reverence for the dignity of humanity and the natural world through the celebration of handcraft.”

Mortise & Tenon Magazine is an independent, family-run publishing company (read: 3 families) based in rural coastal Maine passionate about hand-tool woodworking. At Woodsmith, we're delighted to stock titles from a publishing company with such fantastic values - and such fantastic books!