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The Making of a Butterfly: Traditional Chinese Martial Arts as Taught by Master W. C. Chen

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The only American heir to W. C. Chen, Phillip Starr continues the master's teachings in this useful guide that also profiles the exciting early years when martial arts were still new in America. Through this entertaining collection of personal anecdotes involving Master Chen, the author, and his classmates, readers learn a particular aspect of the traditional martial arts. Included are explanations of the importance and meaning of courtesy and the custom of bowing, the significance of training with weapons and how it impacts bare-handed skills, and the value of traditional forms and how they relate to actual combat.

The Caner's Handbook: A Descriptive Guide with Step-By-Step Photographs to Restoring Cane, Rush, Splint, Danish Cord, Rawhide, and Wicker Fu by Bruce W. Miller, ISBN 0937274607

Give life to old cane furniture and weave seats and backs for new pieces. Traditional techniques and new shortcuts make caning with wicker, rattan, rawhide, and other materials easy. Useful charts detail how much fiber to buy and what standard lengths are available. "An excellent purchase for any size library."--"Library Journal. The Caner's Handbook: A Descriptive Guide with Step-By-Step Photographs to Restoring Cane, Rush, Splint, Danish Cord, Rawhide, and Wicker Fu by Bruce W. Miller, ISBN 0937274607
Traditional furniture > The Caner's Handbook: A Descriptive Guide with Step-By-Step Photographs to Restoring Cane, Rush, Splint, Danish Cord, Rawhide, and Wicker Fu by Bruce W. Miller, ISBN 0937274607

Authentic Georgian Furniture Designs: Universal System of Household Furniture, 1762 by William Ince, ISBN 0486402959

Excellent reprint of 18th-century cabinet-makers' pattern book, which surpasses all collections of furniture designs in the English rococo style for variety, scope and general superiority. Over 300 finely engraved designs for parlor chairs, claw tables, sideboards, desks, ladies' secretaries, bookcases, writing tables, candlestands, couches, an alcove outfitted with cushions replicating a Turkish sofa, draperies and girandoles; and more. A magnificent sourcebook for antique collectors, craftworkers, artists, and cultural historians. Authentic Georgian Furniture Designs: Universal System of Household Furniture, 1762 by William Ince, ISBN 0486402959
Traditional furniture > Authentic Georgian Furniture Designs: Universal System of Household Furniture, 1762 by William Ince, ISBN 0486402959

Chinese Domestic Furniture by Gustav Ecke, ISBN 0486251713

Reprint of rare volume offers detailed review of hardwood furniture from early Shang to late Ming. For collector, craftsman. 161 illus. Chinese Domestic Furniture by Gustav Ecke, ISBN 0486251713
Traditional furniture > Chinese Domestic Furniture by Gustav Ecke, ISBN 0486251713

Furniture Makers Exploring Digital Technologies

Reporting on the myriad ways that contemporary furniture artists are exploring cutting-edge digital technology, this study investigates the modern collaborative process between furniture makers and their clients. Insightful interviews with 100 of the field's leading artists are presented, along with information on the changing approaches today's craftsmen take when designing and making fine furniture. This report also focuses on how modern furniture artists balance the investigation of new technologies and art movements while remaining true to their traditions. Furniture Makers Exploring Digital Technologies
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Furniture Moldings: Full-Size Selections of Molded Details on English Furniture from 1571 to 1820 by E. J. Warne, ISBN 0941936333

A collection of 140 plates of English furniture moldings with line drawings. A fine reference book for cabinetmakers, designers, and restorers. Furniture Moldings: Full-Size Selections of Molded Details on English Furniture from 1571 to 1820 by E. J. Warne, ISBN 0941936333
Traditional furniture > Furniture Moldings: Full-Size Selections of Molded Details on English Furniture from 1571 to 1820 by E. J. Warne, ISBN 0941936333