Making Things Right
SKU: 9780857056689
£16.99Price
A celebration of good craftsmanship by a Norwegian master carpenter - the anatomy of a job well done. This is, quite simply, the story of a loft conversion. It is also a book about work and identity, about collaboration and pride in skilled craftsmanship, and about what it means to make things with your hands in a consumerism-driven world. A master carpenter and builder with 30 years' experience, Thorstensen gives a matter-of-fact, reflective voice to the workers who construct our living spaces and our urban environment. He looks upon his tools as an important part of himself and as a reflection of his respect for his trade, and he addresses the gulf in understanding and communication between skilled craftsmen and 'academic' workers.
Pub Date
5-Oct-2017Format
HardbackAuthor
Thorstensen, OlePublisher
MacLehose PressDimensions
226x142x23Weight
350