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Farrow and Ball How to Redecorate: Transform your home with paint & paper by Farrow & Ball 9781784728991
RRP: $68.25$46.86'Beautifully photographed spaces, from urban apartments to stately country houses, illustrate the ways paint can change a room's feel, with lots of practical, easy-to-follow tips. If you've ever deliberated between shades of white, or wondered where the... -
How Not to Be an Antiques Dealer: Everything I've learnt, that nobody told me by Drew Pritchard
RRP: $37.03$26.54'Over the years I've had some incredible finds, but the one that excites me the most is the next one.' Drew Pritchard set himself up as a dealer when he was a teenager, rooting around in scrapyards, working out of a shed and getting about in a ropy old... -
The Repair Shop: Crafts in the Barn: Skills, stories and heartwarming restorations: THE LATEST BOOK by Jay Blades 9781914239656
RRP: $42.90$25.55The Repair Shop - the Bafta-award-winning series with regular viewing figures of 7 million in the UK alone - has cemented itself as a BBC classic. Enter a workshop filled with expert craftspeople as they bring loved pieces of family history and the... -
Practical Watch Repairing by Donald de Carle 9781602393578
RRP: $29.15$19.15Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781602393578Author Donald de CarleFormat PaperbackPage Count 336Imprint Sterling JuvenilePublisher Sterling JuvenileWeight(grams) 411gDimensions(mm) 229mm *... -
Man with a Van: My Story by Drew Pritchard
RRP: $29.23$21.35Sunday Times bestseller'When I see something old, that I think is beautiful, special, valuable, it's not about the money. It's about being in another time and place.'Star of TV's Salvage Hunters, Drew Pritchard will go to the greatest lengths for the... -
Chinese Wallpaper in Britain and Ireland by Emile de Bruijn
RRP: $48.75$39.94Chinese wallpaper has been an important element of western interior decoration for three hundred years. As trade between Europe and China flourished in the seventeenth century, Europeans developed a strong taste for Chinese art and design. The stunningly... -
The Repair Shop: Tales from the Workshop of Dreams by Karen Farrington
RRP: $21.43$15.15We all have treasures hidden away in the attic, well-loved and well-worn belongings that have been passed down from generation to generation. They may be damaged or no longer working, but we can't bear to part with them. The expert craftspeople of hit... -
The Watch Repairer's Manual: Second Edition by Henry B Fried
RRP: $76.03$50.17Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781777349035Author Henry B FriedFormat HardbackPage Count 328Imprint Parker PublishingPublisher Parker PublishingWeight(grams) 894gDimensions(mm) 254mm *... -
Furniture Repair & Restoration, The Practical Illustrated Guide to: Expert advice and step-by-step techniques in over 1200 photographs William Cook 9780754834977
RRP: $29.25$23.32How to repair loose joints, broken chair legs and damaged finishes: this comprehensive book is an essential guide to repairing and conserving your furniture. There is expert information on specialist skills such as turning, carving, upholstery, graining,... -
Porsche 70 Years: There Is No Substitute Randy Leffingwell 9780760347256
RRP: $87.75$61.72There's something for every Porsche enthusiast in Porsche 70 Years, whether rear-engine 911 loyalist, race fan, or follower of contemporary vehicles. Fasten your seat belt and hit the gas. Porsche is one of the most important and iconic automotive... -
The History of Gauged Brickwork by Gerard Lynch 9781138924895
RRP: $93.58$82.31This book takes a look at the history and use of cut, rubbed and gauged brickwork; the use of tools and equipment and the differences between historic and contemporary bricks with a view to inform conservation and restoration decisions.The book uses case... -
An Introductory Guide to Repairing Mechanical Clocks by Scott Jeffery
RRP: $48.75$40.37This up-to-date, clearly written and beautifully illustrated book is targeted at the amateur repairer and at the absolute beginner with no experience, as well as at hobbyists who often dabble with, but have little knowledge of, the techniques used in... -
20th Century Classic Cars Phil Patton 9783836546157
RRP: $39.00$26.58Time-travel through the Automobile Age with a collection that puts you in the driver's seat. 20th Century Classic Cars offers a lush visual history of the automobile, decade by decade, via 400-plus print advertisements from the Jim Heimann Collection. ... -
The Typewriter Revolution: A Typist's Companion for the 21st Century by Professor Richard Polt
RRP: $40.93$35.39What do thousands of kids, makers, poets, artists, steampunks, hipsters, activists and musicians have in common? They love typewriters-the magical, mechanical contraptions that are enjoying a surprising second life in the 21st century, striking a blow... -
Restoring Grandfather Clocks by Eric Smith
RRP: $52.65$42.61The grandfather clock, an entirely new kind of furniture, first appeared in the late seventeenth century. From then on, with its long case to protect pendulum and weights, its rugged movement and large, clear indication of time, it has been a success... -
A Closer Look: Conservation of Paintings David Bomford 9781857094411
RRP: $19.48$16.75A Closer Look is the new series title for the updated and refreshed National Gallery Pocket Guide range. The series has been enhanced with a stronger format, attractive design, new photography, and additional information. The philosophy of modern... -
Museum Environment Garry Thomson Cbe 9780750620413
RRP: $165.73$144.79The Museum Environment is in two parts; Part I: intended for conservators and museum curators and describes the principles and techniques of controlling the environment so that the potentially damaging effects of light, humidity and air pollution on... -
Clocks and Clock Repairing by Eric Smith 9780718891671
RRP: $45.83$43.49For all those who are interested in horology, whether as a hobby or within the trade, this user-friendly guide is invaluable as a wealth of information for the internal workings of clocks. Eric Smith provides a fully comprehensive manual to the repair of... -
Clock Repairing as a Hobby: An Illustrated How-to Guide for the Beginner by Harold Caleb Kelly 9781602391536
RRP: $19.48$15.44It covers the theory behind clock movement and design, including the particulars of escapements, pendulums, balance wheels, and even the sheet music for popular chimes. The American striking clock, the 400-day clock, and the alarm clock receive special... -
Collecting Paper Money by Colin Narbeth
RRP: $42.41$33.13An attractive introduction to collecting paper money - a major hobby which has seen an increasing popularity in the last decade. It embraces art and can form a miniature art gallery involving the best engravers in the world and famous artists. For those... -
Restoring Antique Tools by Herbert P. Kean 9781879335981
RRP: $29.23$22.48Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781879335981Author Herbert P. KeanFormat PaperbackPage Count 114Imprint Astragal PressPublisher Astragal PressWeight(grams) 204gDimensions(mm) 229mm * 152mm... -
Managing Archives: Foundations, Principles and Practice by Caroline Williams 9781843341123
RRP: $93.58$87.69Managing Archives provides a practical guide to archives management. It has three main target audiences: those who have been tasked by their organization to manage its archives but who have no prior training; those who are starting out as professionals... -
Conservation of Easel Paintings by Joyce Hill Stoner 9780367547646
RRP: $134.53$120.74Conservation of Easel Paintings, Second Edition provides a much-anticipated update to the previous edition, which has come to be known internationally as an invaluable and comprehensive text on the history, philosophy and methods of the treatment of... -
Refractometers Made Easy: The "RIGHT-WAY" Guide to Using Gem Identification Tools by Antoinette Matlins
RRP: $7.78$5.85Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780990415237Author Antoinette MatlinsFormat PaperbackPage Count 26Imprint Gemstone PressPublisher Gemstone Press -
Rolex Wristwatches: An Unauthorized History by J. M. Dowling
RRP: $222.28$143.97The name Rolex is recognized around the world. It has become an icon of beauty, quality, accuracy, style, and taste. While there are other fine manufacturers of timepieces, none has reached this pinnacle of public respect and acclaim. The watches... -
Mustang Restoration Handbook Hp029 by Don Taylor
RRP: $62.38$38.55Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780895864024Author Don TaylorFormat PaperbackPage Count 176Imprint H.P.Books,U.S.Publisher Penguin Putnam IncWeight(grams) 431g -
Gold Leaf Application and Antique Restoration by Ellen Becker
RRP: $37.03$23.93Gold leaf gilder and restoration artist Ellen Becker brings her years of experience to the table, sharing the long-guarded recipes of this ancient craft along with illustrated, step-by-step instructions for various gold leafing and restoration techniques... -
Contemporary Theory of Conservation Salvador Munoz-Vinas 9780750662246
RRP: $64.33$56.86Classical theories of conservation are well known in the heritage community, but in the last two decades thinking has shifted, and classical theory has faced increasing criticism. Contemporary Theory of Conservation brings together current ideas in... -
Conservation of Leather and Related Materials by Marion Kite 9780367606350
RRP: $64.33$57.64The conservation of skin, leather and related materials is an area that, until now, has had little representation by the written word in book form. Marion Kite and Roy Thomson, of the Leather Conservation Centre, have prepared a text which is both... -
Conservation of Furniture by Shayne Rivers
RRP: $189.13$167.02This book is a comprehensive resource covering the principles and practice of the conservation and restoration of furniture. A review of the historical development of furniture introduces a wide range of structural types and materials that may be... -
A History of Architectural Conservation Jukka Jokilehto 9781138639997
RRP: $115.03$101.56The first book to provide a full history of the development of architectural conservation, A History of Architectural Conservation is considered a landmark publication by architectural conservation students and professionals the world over. Twenty years... -
Textile Conservator's Manual Sheila Landi 9780750638975
RRP: $234.00$202.82This second edition of 'Textile Conservator's Manual', now revised and available in paperback, provides an in-depth review of the current practice, ethics and materials used in textile conservation. Concentrating on decorative art objects from the major... -
Sustainability & Historic Preservation: Toward a Holistic View by Richard Longstreth 9781611493375
RRP: $148.20$130.18Sustainability and Historic Preservation: Towards a Holistic View broadens the horizons of the mushrooming drive to correlate the objectives of these two spheres. To date, discussions of the relationship between historic preservation and sustainability... -
Science and Art: The Contemporary Painted Surface by Antonio Sgamellotti 9781788014694
RRP: $136.50$114.60Science and art are increasingly interconnected in the activities of the study and conservation of works of art. Science plays a key role in cultural heritage, from developing new analytical techniques for studying the art, to investigating new ways of... -
Airstreams: Custom Interiors by David Winick 9780764335396
RRP: $54.58$36.31Few shapes rolling down the highway are as instantly recognizable as silver Airstream trailer homes. With over 200 sparkling color images and engaging text, this book presents David Winick's adventure re-creating custom-built Airstream home trailers that... -
Materials for Conservation C V Horie 9780750669054
RRP: $189.13$164.68Materials in Conservation is the definitive introduction to the properties of materials used in conservation. The continual struggle of conservators to ameliorate the deterioration of objects has led to increasing use of synthetic polymers. These... -
Wristwatches: A Handbook and Price Guide by Gisbert L. Brunner 9780764322525
RRP: $37.03$24.71Now in its revised sixth edition, this classic reference book is designed for the collector, with a historical survey, hundreds of color and black and white illustrations, a description of how mechanical wristwatches work, and a thorough glossary... -
Conservation Science: Heritage Materials by Eric May 9780854046591
$69.36Conservation of artefacts and heritage materials is an increasingly popular and fascinating area, spanning both historical and scientific disciplines. Materials come in many forms ranging from sunken ships to tapestries, from buildings to books. With... -
Italian Renaissance Frames at the V&A by Christine Powell 9780367606251
RRP: $64.33$58.81This visually stunning and technically detailed book is an in-depth analysis of the materials and techniques used on thirty eight of the V&A's Renaissance frames. The book will teach the reader to recognise frame style, structure and surface decoration... -
Managing World Heritage Sites Anna Leask 9780750665469
RRP: $107.23$93.05World Heritage Sites are some of the most recognised locations around the world. They include natural sites such as the Grand Canyon and the Great Barrier and cultural ones such as the Pyramids at Giza, the Walled City of Baku in Azerbaijan and the...