The Magnificent Book of Kites (Paperback)

by Maxwell Eden (Author)

Editorial Reviews

Product Description
Whether you yearn for a simple project or an award-winning beauty, this unbeatable guide has more than 1,500 illustrations that show how to build a range of kites—including 37 of the most popular models from “bugs” to fighters. Stop there, or use the patterns as a take-off point for creating something special. With basic instructions on aerodynamics, sewing, heat-sealing, and safety. Bonus: lists of nationwide festivals, kite clubs, and stunt kiting.


About the Author
 

Eden Maxwell is a painter, writer, and kiteflier of some note. He grew up on the mean streets of the inner city and fought his way out of the projects to find his walking shoes.

 

He has contributed to many publications—from Popular Science to the Encyclopedia Britannica, and his art is in private collection here and abroad. Eden's the bestselling author of Kiteworks and The Magnificent Book of Kites, Sterling Publishing; he's also ghostwritten books for HarperCollins and Kensington publishers.

 

Eden blogs regularly about purpose, meaning, and persevering as an artist on his website--http://www.edensart.com. 

--This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Details

• Paperback: 464 pages
• Publisher: Sterling; 1 edition (August 28, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1402700946
• ISBN-13: 978-1402700941
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 8 x 1.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #933,093 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

16 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Could have been better..., April 21, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: The Magnificent Book Of Kites: Explorations In Design, Construction, Enjoyment & Flight (Revised Edition) (Paperback)

The Magnificent Book of Kites had a lot of worthwhile information. Unfortunately, it may have spent too little time at the editor. Many illustrations referred to on the text are no where to be found. There are an excessive amount of typo's. Many of them are significant, like switching inches with feet. There are some interesting designs for kites to be built, but with incomplete and innacurate information, they may be hard to build, especially the more complex kites. There is some history of kiting. I found it somewhat interesting. Good explaination of different kite materials. The whole thing just seemed very haphazard and incomplete

12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great book about Kites and kite flying!, December 5, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: The Magnificent Book of Kites: Explorations in Design, Construction, Enjoyment & Flight (Hardcover)

This excellent book is a revised edition of Maxwell's best-seller "Kiteworks." The book contains new information about kites and the Web, creating kites using your computer, and a comprehensive materials directory for kite builders, plus resources and events about the new sport of kite-powered craft. The Magnificant Book of Kites is a winner!

9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Great book but badly edited, January 28, 2000

By	dcom (Ireland) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Magnificent Book of Kites: Explorations in Design, Construction, Enjoyment & Flight (Hardcover)

This book is magnificent but it is filled with many annoying errors, such as references to illustrations that aren't in the book. It seems that the job of rearranging the original 'Kite-Maker' book was botched. This means that I only give the book 3 stars, otherwise it would have been 5 stars.