Adventures in Wood Finishing: 88 Rue de Charonne (A Fine woodworking book) [Hardcover]

George Frank (Author)

Product Details

• Hardcover: 120 pages
• Publisher: Taunton; 1st edition (April 1, 1981)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 091880406X
• ISBN-13: 978-0918804068
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 6.1 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #208,144 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Enjoyable read about the life & times of a master craftsman, July 16, 1998

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A. Beals "ask me about my dog" (Flyover State, USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Adventures in Wood Finishing: 88 Rue de Charonne (A Fine woodworking book) (Hardcover)

This has been the most enjoyable woodworking book I have ever read. Mr. Frank's story makes fascinating reading, his knowledge of wood finishing is still amazing after eighteen years of "progress" since the publication of this book.

I don't know why Taunton has allowed it to fall out of print, but they need to bring it back.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Read, October 3, 2007

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E. Gustafson (Arizona) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Adventures in Wood Finishing: 88 Rue de Charonne (A Fine woodworking book) (Hardcover)

It is rare that a book is both informative and entertaining, but this book fully fits that description. Frank grew up in post WWI europe and tells stories that also instruct. Frank is a master at coloring and finishing wood, whose life spanned 94 years. His advice is timeless, and the book, published in 1981, covers most finishing materials available today, as well as, finishing materials and methods that seem bygone now. Any woodworker will find this an incredible story.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars My Most Treasured Book, May 19, 2010

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Gary L. Reynolds (Shelby, NC, US) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Adventures in Wood Finishing: 88 Rue de Charonne (A Fine woodworking book) (Hardcover)

I bought this book in 1983, shortly after the first edition was released. It is a wonderful account of the "old" days by one of the last of the great wood finishers. George's ability to weave a story in such a way in incredible. I was fortunate to meet and correspond with him on several occasions when he lived in Florida. He was almost boyish in his excitement when I asked him to autograph my book. A once in a lifetime read for anyone interested in the art of wood finishing.