[TheForge] Books for Sale

Tue Jan 7 05:39:00 2003

Hi Mike:

I'll take
The Artist-Blacksmiths Craft Julius Schramm 1995 Hard Cover - 160 p
Schmiedehunst am Haus Otto Schmirler 1995 Hard Cover 296 pp
if they are still available

Wayne

Mike Linn wrote:

>
> I have a few books for sale and thought I'd give ya'll an opportunity 
> before I put them on Ebay. First come first served, buyer will pay 
> shipping cost and all books are 100% guaranteed. If you'd like a photo 
> of the book cover please let me know and I send them direct.
>
> MIke
>
> Books for Sale
>
> The Craftsman in America - National Geographic Society - 1975 Hard 
> Cover 199 pp.
> 7" x 10", illustrated with color photographs throughout. This book is 
> a pictorial survey of handmade goods, both historic and contemporary. 
> Chapters on woodwork, blacksmithing, carving, tin smithing, scrimshaw, 
> quilts, weaving, pottery, brooms, toys, glass, etc. Contains photos of 
> Albert Paley, Brent Kington, Bea Hensley and Stewart Fahnstrom. Good 
> Condition $5
>
>
>
> The Blacksmiths Cookbook : Recipes in Iron Francis Whitaker 1986 Soft 
> Cover/Spiral 176 pp
> 6� x 9�, operations and examples of ironwork designs from the 
> acknowledged dean of American blacksmithing. Numerous drawings of 
> operations and techniques along with several photographs of Francis� 
> work. Very Good Condition $10
>
>
>
> Practical Blacksmithing M.T. Richardson 1978 Hard Cover About 800 pages.
> Four volumes originally published in the 1890's combined. Pages 
> browned from paper quality else very good in a dust jacket in good 
> condition. Many aspects of working with iron and steel covered. 
> Blacksmithing. Blacksmiths. The Original Classic in One Volume. Over 
> 1000 illustrations. Overall Good Condition $15
>
>
>
> The Artist-Blacksmiths Craft Julius Schramm 1995 Hard Cover - 160 pp
> The Artist-Blacksmith's Craft, published in 1935 and My Life as 
> Artist-blacksmith, published in 1941, are the literary legacy of 
> Julius Schramm and offer a strong encouragement for renewal here in 
> the United States just as they did during their day in Germany. This 
> edition contains the text of both books. Schramm's words in The 
> Artist-blacksmith's Craft speak to blacksmiths today with just as much 
> importance as they did when he wrote them, at the age of seventy: 
> Schramm's My Life as Artist-Blacksmith provides us with the philosophy 
> of his craft, sharing the integrity and enthusiasm that he had for his 
> work at the forge. Excellent Condition $20
>
>
>
> Reaumur�s Memoirs on Steel and Iron Translated by Anneliese Grundhaldt 
> Sisco 1956 431 pp
> One of the great intellectual attempts of the 18th century was to make 
> science effective - to channel scientific knowledge into technological 
> achievement. To that end, R. A. F. de Reaumur made a singular and 
> unique contribution when, in 1722, he published his MEMOIRS ON STEEL 
> AND IRON - the first significant book ever devoted to the economically 
> important iron and steel industry. In these Memoirs, Reaumur was the 
> first to clearly describe the previously secret art of changing iron 
> into steel and who invented the new art of making malleable cast iron. 
> 17 B&W plates G to VG condition - $35
>
>
>
> Forge Craft 1913 Charles Philip Crowe 1993 Soft Cover 175 pp
> Reprinted from 1913 original. Fundamentals of working iron for the 
> blacksmith and artist. Chapters include the forge, tools, forming 
> work, materials used, welding, special welds, heat treatment, tool 
> smithing, hardening and carbonizing, tempering, metallurgy, along with 
> welding stock into rings, hooks and chains, drawing tapers, and 
> forging a corner. Helpful tables and charts. Action photos taken with 
> the work on the anvil. Excellent Condition - $6
>
>
>
> Edge of the Anvil: a resource book for the blacksmith Jack Andrews 
> 1991 Soft Cover 210 pp
> Revised edition of the original published in 1977. Designed as a 
> comprehensive guide for the beginner or a reference for the advanced 
> metalworker, with complete coverage of tools, equipment, and creative 
> and technical processes. Includes very good b&w folio of the work of 
> Samuel Yellin. Fair shape some staining on front cover. $10
>
>
>
> The Complete Modern Blacksmith Alexander G. Weygers 1997 Soft Cover 
> 300 pp 8 �� x 11�
> Crafts people of all areas will discover numerous ornamental ideas 
> among the 137 photos shown in this book. Around the turn of the 
> century, artisans throughout Europe and America were profoundly 
> influenced by a new art style which they called "Art Nouveau". Among 
> the most imaginative adaptations of this was the decorative ironwork. 
> Photos shown here are beautiful examples of railings, gates, 
> balconies, doorways, staircase in this art style. Excellent Condition $10
>
>
>
> Schmiedehunst am Haus Otto Schmirler 1995 Hard Cover 296 pp
> English Title The Art of Wrought Metalwork for House And Garden - Text 
> is in German, French and English. Magnificent display of wrought 
> metalwork created by master Otto Schmirler. Beautiful items shown 
> include gates, letter boxes, doors, lanterns, hardware, grilles, 
> screens and others.236 photographs, 499 drawings, 10-3/4 x 8-3/4 
> inches. Excellent Condition - $40
>
>
>
> Art Nouveau Decorative Ironwork ed. Theodore Menten 1981 Soft Cover 119 pp
> 8 �� x 11 �� - Crafts people of all areas will discover numerous 
> ornamental ideas among the 137 photos shown in this book. Around the 
> turn of the century, artisans throughout Europe and America were 
> profoundly influenced by a new art style which they called "Art 
> Nouveau". Among the most imaginative adaptations of this was the 
> decorative ironwork. Photos shown here are beautiful examples of 
> railings, gates, balconies, doorways, staircase in this art style. 
> Good Condition - $8
>
>
>
> The Complete Metalsmith Tim McCreight 1991 Spiral Bound Soft Cover 208 pp
> 1,500 illustrations, 6 x 9 inches. Well-illustrated, containing much 
> information about surface techniques, such as polishing, hammering, 
> chasing and engraving. Newly revised and expanded to add granulation, 
> patina formulas, anodizing of aluminum and more. Covers working with 
> precious metals casting, soldering and jewelry-making. Excellent 
> Condition - $10
>
>
>
> Modern Blacksmithing 1900 J.G. Holmstrom 1988 Soft Cover 202 pp
> 5 �� x 8 �� Numerous drawings Reprint of the original 1900 Modern 
> Blacksmithing: Rational Horse Shoeing and Wagon Making. Excellent 
> Condition - $10
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>
>
> Charleston Blacksmith: The Work of Philip Simmons John Michael Vlach 
> 1992 soft cover - 172 pp
> over 100 photographs, 8 x 9 inches, This is a guidebook to the 
> beautiful ironwork of historic Charleston, created by the city's 
> best-known blacksmith Philip Simmons. Simmon's mastery of the craft 
> and his love for the hammer and anvil are evident in the more than 100 
> photographs of his ironwork presented in this volume. Vlach describes 
> methods, motifs, and materials employed in each piece, and he shares 
> Simmons' personal recollections of the 65 years spent perfecting his 
> craft. Excellent Condition $10
>
>
>
> Michael Linn
> Artist Blacksmith
> McCalla, Alabama
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