See buying choices for this item to see if it's one of the millions that are eligible for Amazon Prime.

14 used & new from $89.99

Have one to sell? Sell yours here
 
 
The Clubmaker's Art: Antique Golf Clubs & Their History
 
See larger image
 
Tell the Publisher!
I’d like to read this book on Kindle

Don’t have a Kindle? Get yours here.
 
  

The Clubmaker's Art: Antique Golf Clubs & Their History (Hardcover)

by Jeff Ellis (Author)
5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (4 customer reviews)


Available from these sellers.


1 new from $489.41 11 used from $89.99 2 collectible from $222.00
Also Available in: List Price: Our Price: Other Offers:
Paperback (First Edition) Order it used!

Editorial Reviews

Review
Awarded Best Golf Book of the Year -- The Golfer Magazine, Volume 6, Issue 3, Champions 1998

Jeff Ellis spent 10 years completing The Clubmaker's Art and this book is a monumental achievement. Ellis, highlighting more than 1,000 antique clubs, has produced a treasure with 576 oversize pages and nearly 800 color photographs. This is a project of great affection and dedication. -- Golfweek, February 7, 1998

Named one of the top 10 golf books of the 20th century! -- Golf World, October 22, 1999

Product Description
The Clubmaker's Art is the most complete, authoritative, and stunningly beautiful book ever produced on antique golf clubs. Eminent golf club collector, dealer, and historian, Jeffery Ellis leads you on an incredible journey into the minds and workshops of golf's greatest craftsmen, exploring the remarkable evolution of the equipment of the game. Sumptuously illustrated with 800 full-color photographs depicting more than 640 antique clubs, The Clubmaker's Art reveals the most astonishing array of sporting equipment ever assembled.

Exhaustively researched and impeccably documented, the text describes in rich detail more than 1000 rare and innovative clubs, and brings to life the fascinating artisans who created and used them. Combining insightful historical information with entertaining anecdotes and quotations, Ellis vividly captures the exquisite artistry of the game and its equipment.

The Clubmaker's Art is for everyone who loves the game of golf. It is an absolute necessity for collectors and students of the game. It will be the standard reference work in the field for decades to come and a treasured possession of everyone who owns it.

See all Editorial Reviews


Product Details

  • Hardcover: 576 pages
  • Publisher: Zephyr Productions; 1 edition (September 1997)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 096530390X
  • ISBN-13: 978-0965303903
  • Product Dimensions: 12.3 x 9.6 x 2.2 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 7.6 pounds
  • Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,829,844 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

What Do Customers Ultimately Buy After Viewing This Item?

The Clubmaker's Art: Antique Golf Clubs & Their History
72% buy the item featured on this page:
The Clubmaker's Art: Antique Golf Clubs & Their History 5.0 out of 5 stars (4)
The Golf Club: 400 Years of The Good, The Beautiful, and The Creative
28% buy
The Golf Club: 400 Years of The Good, The Beautiful, and The Creative 5.0 out of 5 stars (1)

Tag this product

 (What's this?)
Think of a tag as a keyword or label you consider is strongly related to this product.
Tags will help all customers organize and find favorite items.
Your tags: Add your first tag
 
Help others find this product — tag it for Amazon search
No one has tagged this product for Amazon search yet. Why not be the first to suggest a search for which it should appear?

Sell a Digital Version of This Book in the Kindle Store

If you are a publisher or author and hold the digital rights to a book, you can sell a digital version of it in our Kindle Store. Learn more

 

Customer Reviews

4 Reviews
5 star:
 (4)
4 star:    (0)
3 star:    (0)
2 star:    (0)
1 star:    (0)
 
 
 
 
 
Average Customer Review
5.0 out of 5 stars (4 customer reviews)
 
 
 
 
Share your thoughts with other customers:
Most Helpful Customer Reviews

 
3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars A Must Have for the Avid Collector, March 17, 2002
By Steve Mitchell (Stratford upon Avon, UK) - See all my reviews
Without doubt this is the most beautiful and fascinating compendium of antique golf clubs you will ever come across. It is well worth every penny. The illustrations are superb and the content flawless. You will be amazed at the splendour of the Clubmakers Art.
Comment Comment | Permalink | Was this review helpful to you? Yes No (Report this)



 
3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars A GREAT GIFT!!!, October 6, 1998
By A Customer
I recently recieved this book as a gift for my birthday from my wife. I was highly impressed with the fine quality and craftmanship of this work of art. I plan to give this book to my friends that are as interested in golf as I am, and even to the ones who don't like golf! No one could ever be displeased with this book! My compiments to Jeff Ellis on his accomplishment.
Comment Comment | Permalink | Was this review helpful to you? Yes No (Report this)



 
3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars An excellent work of art!, June 2, 1998
By A Customer
The Clubmaker's Art is a magnificent example of hard work and dedication to the golf industry. I received the book recently, and I couldn't be happier with what I got. The pictures are so life like, and they pop out at you. This is the best example of quality in the writing industy, and I think that every golf collecter, lover, and player must get this book!
Comment Comment | Permalink | Was this review helpful to you? Yes No (Report this)


Share your thoughts with other customers: Create your own review
 
 
 
Most Recent Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars An interesting document of golf clubs. A must have!
I haven't seen a better book! The auther clearly spent a lot of time on this work of art. It is a must have for all collecters, and all golf fanatics. Read more
Published on May 6, 1998

Only search this product's reviews



Customer Discussions

 Beta (What's this?)
New! See all customer communities, and bookmark your communities to keep track of them.
This product's forum (0 discussions)
  Discussion Replies Latest Post
  No discussions yet

Ask questions, Share opinions, Gain insight
Start a new discussion
Topic:
First post:
Prompts for sign-in
  [Cancel]


Active discussions in related forums
   


Product Information from the Amapedia Community

Beta (What's this?)

Look for Similar Items by Category


Don't Slip and Slide

HeatTrak Heated Walkway

Keep your walkways safe and clear of snow and ice using the HeatTrak heated walkway.

Shop all HeatTrak heated walkways

 

Big Savings in Books

Bargain Books
Find great titles at fantastic prices in our Bargain Books Store.
 

Grip It Good

Shop for Pliers
Pliers are a great tool to have around to help grip, turn, bend, or otherwise manipulate an object as needed.

Shop all pliers

 

Hit the Nail on the Head

Shop for Nailers
When you need to drive in a lot of nails in a short amount of time, nothing beats a power nailer.

Shop now

 

 

Feedback

If you need help or have a question for Customer Service, contact us.
 Would you like to update product info or give feedback on images?
Is there any other feedback you would like to provide?

Your comments can help make our site better for everyone.



Where's My Stuff?

Shipping & Returns

Need Help?

Your Recent History

  (What's this?)
You have no recently viewed items or searches.

After viewing product detail pages or search results, look here to find an easy way to navigate back to pages you are interested in.

Look to the right column to find helpful suggestions for your shopping session.

Continue shopping: Top Sellers
Free
Free by Chris Anderson
Paranoia
Paranoia by Joseph Finder
My Soul to Lose
My Soul to Lose by Rachel Vincent
Glenn Beck's Common Sense

Conditions of Use | Privacy Notice © 1996-2009, Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates