{"product_id":"machines-a-visual-history-100-machines-and-the-remarkable-stories-behind-each-invention-hardback","title":"Machines A Visual History: 100 Machines and the Remarkable Stories Behind Each Invention (Hardback)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePublished: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e07\/11\/2024\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pdp-waterstones-says\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom the potter's wheel to the printing press, The Repair Shop's Dominic Chinea guides readers through the fascinating stories of a hundred essential machines that have transformed the workshops of artisans and craftspeople.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv itemprop=\"description\" id=\"scope_book_description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Repair Shop\u003c\/i\u003e's Dominic Chinea takes you on an exploration of 100 essential machines found in the workshops and studios of the world's finest artisans and heritage craftspeople.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFilled with stunning illustrations and lively, engaging text,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Repair Shop\u003c\/i\u003e's Dom Chinea guides readers through this celebration of the history and uses of 100 machines that have allowed artisans to create beautiful items for centuries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFans of prime-time TV series\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Repair Shop\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eMake It at Market\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ewill not want to miss Dom’s insightful and complete appraisal of history’s most game-changing mechanisms, with commentary that allows readers to get under the hood of inventions that have defined modern life as we know it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eImmerse yourself in the visual history of the world’s most remarkable machines:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe sequel to 2022’s\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eTools: A Visual History\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExplores inventions from the potter's wheel and grain mill to the sewing machine, printing press, wheel maker and plenty more.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEach machine is creatively profiled and deconstructed in pinpoint detail, with Dom Chinea’s trademark insight and commentary.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStriking illustrations by award-winning artist Lee John Philips highlight the beauty of each tool.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA beautiful gift book with a vintage design.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach machine has a fascinating history and story to tell that highlights its contribution to artisanal crafts. And with every machine accompanied by beautifully ornate illustrations by Lee John Philips,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eMachines: A Visual History\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis certain to be a treasured volume for all creators, craftspeople and those who like to delve into how things work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pdp-spec\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePublisher information\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003ePublisher:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan itemprop=\"publisher\"\u003eDorling Kindersley Ltd\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eISBN:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan itemprop=\"isbn\"\u003e9780241645543\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eNumber of pages:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan itemprop=\"numberOfPages\"\u003e240\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eDimensions:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan itemprop=\"height\"\u003e261\u003c\/span\u003e x \u003cspan itemprop=\"width\"\u003e221\u003c\/span\u003e x \u003cspan itemprop=\"depth\"\u003e25\u003c\/span\u003e mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eWeight:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan itemprop=\"weight\"\u003e1052 g\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eLanguage:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan itemprop=\"inLanguage\"\u003eEnglish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Starlight Library","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":53266267767097,"sku":null,"price":52.0,"currency_code":"IQD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0951\/4624\/6457\/files\/81elyaZSW3L._SL1500.jpg?v=1778007440","url":"https:\/\/starlightlibrary.shop\/products\/machines-a-visual-history-100-machines-and-the-remarkable-stories-behind-each-invention-hardback","provider":"Starlight Library","version":"1.0","type":"link"}