10 Jan 2008
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I am delighted to note that Alan Peters' book
Cabinetmaking The Professional Approach is due to be republished in the autumn this year at about £20. NB I have edited this page in the light of more up to date information from Jake, see comments below. Thank you Jake. Aparrently it is being updated by Betty Norbury. I have found it disgraceful that the work of one of our most prominent makers should have been unobtainable for so long, and am glad that the position is being rectified. There was much training, grant and government agency loan and college information, which needed bringing up to date. For me it is the notes on techniques and the development of his designs over the years which are the most interesting parts of the book, but it also give invaluable advice to anyone considering setting up as a designer maker. The publishers are Stobart and Son Ltd., 67-73 Worship Street, London EC2A 2EL |
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| posted by davidcharl at 08:28 | comments [9] | |
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| posted by Mike Lingenfelter | 10 Jan 2008 at 16:25 |
That's really good news! I've looked for this book used and it was pretty pricey. Mike |
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| posted by davidcharl | 10 Jan 2008 at 18:44 |
Mike, Yes, I had heard of some astronomical prices. I do like using this book as a reference for design discussion. Alan joined the Devon Guild of Craftsmen in the year when I finished my training with Ted Baly, one of the founder members. Was lucky enough to see much of his work at the Guild summer exhibitions over the next 25 years or so. The work was always immaculate. best wishes, David |
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| posted by Jake Sale | 31 Jan 2008 at 15:14 |
Hello David, I’ve just spoken to the publishers, STOBART DAVIES LTD, Carmarthenshire, SA18 3HP, www.stobartdavies.com/ There are updating the book, they expect to publish it in the autumn with a price around the £20 mark. All the Best Jake Sale |
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| posted by davidcharl | 31 Jan 2008 at 18:06 |
Jake, Thank you very much for that information which is more accurate than mine! I think it is an excellent thing that Alan's book is finally being republished. best wishes, David |
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| posted by John Walker | 13 May 2008 at 09:33 |
I might be tempted on this one, but I have the original. So I shall have to see what I might miss, if I don't add this to my shelf. Alan Peters; truly one of the greats in the field and the book is not to be missed, old or new. Regards John |
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| posted by David Hannaford | 23 Sep 2008 at 23:57 |
David, Is there any news on the publication of Alan Peters book? I have recently attempted to buy it here in the USA but no one seems to knw that it is about to be released in reprint and updated form. The question is "has it been released in the UK yet?" David A. Hannaford |
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| posted by Zoran | 18 Jan 2009 at 10:45 |
Wow great news, congrats.    |
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| posted by Derrick | 1 Feb 2009 at 13:28 |
any news on the Allan Peters book "Cabinetmaking The Professional Approach", which was to have been reissued last autumn?? I can't find any other reference to it? Does anyone know where I could get any other books by or about Allan Peters in the UK? Derrick |
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