A Classic Work On Knots With Detailed Instructions And Illustrations For Braiding Intricate Designs. Includes Hundreds Of Amazingly Elaborate And Beautiful Rope And Knot Creations.
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44 of 44 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars
huge, beautiful, but not always completely useful,
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This review is from: Encyclopedia of Knots and Fancy Rope Work (Hardcover)
This, along with the Ashley Book of Knots, is one of the two "landmark" knot books. It belongs in the library of the serious knot researcher, but should not be the first or even second item in a new collection. That honor must go to Ashley.This is not a guide for beginners. Most knots are photographed complete and tight, with precious little material on tying steps. Even expert tyers will find some of the photos dificult to follow. Organization is often poor, with knots of completely different appearance and use sometimes on the same page. On the other hand, the sections on multi-strand knots, splicing, plaits, and decorative knotting are among the finest ever done, but again illlustrated directions are sparse. Definitely find a copy and take a good look at this book, but make sure it is what you want before purchasing.
17 of 17 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
A Knotty Book,
By aybeseas (Greensboro, NC) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Encyclopedia of Knots and Fancy Rope Work (Hardcover)
I bought this book at a junk store about 40 years ago when I was 10 years old. (My copy is 1958). I don't know what it was about the book that caught my eye and convinced me to part with what little cash money I might have had, but out of that purchase has come a lifetime of pleasure playing with ropes. It is not a "first book on knots" by any means ... it's often a discouraging decipher but therin lies the fun. I don't know how many "new knots" I have come up with while trying to figure out one of their illustrations. For the serious knot-head only.
22 of 24 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
A Museum of a Book,
This review is from: Encyclopedia of Knots and Fancy Rope Work (Hardcover)
This book must be approached for what it is: a museum of knotwork. Here you will find as complete a collection of knots and fancy ropework as you will see anywhere. It is not a good place for a beginner, but once you've learned the basics elsewhere, this is an invaluable guide to knot design and craftmanship. Not user friendly by any means. Learn its ways and means, though, and you will find yourself returning again and again to its crowded picture plates.
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