- Paperback: 448 pages
- Publisher: Wadsworth Publishing; 3 edition (May 27 1998)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0155015125
- ISBN-13: 978-0155015128
- Product Dimensions: 27.6 x 21 x 1.8 cm
- Shipping Weight: 1.2 Kg
- Average Customer Review: 2.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #1,294,987 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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The only text available that provides a comprehensive introduction to the fiber arts, Held has been used by three generations of college students. The text is simple enough for the beginner but covers a wide range of topics in enough detail that it can be used in upper-level studio courses. The text examines the evolution of textiles from a technical and historical viewpoint before presenting specific processes and techniques, using illustrations that are clear and precise. A final chapter profiles the work of noted contemporary textile artists to illustrate the many possibilities of the artform and as a source of inspiration for student work.
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4.0 out of 5 stars
Very Good First Reference Book,
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This review is from: Weaving: A Handbook of Fiber Arts (Paperback)
This book is not a "How To", except for perhaps the floor loom sampler. I agree with the comment that the history is the best part, and I thoroughly enjoyed it. I also enjoyed the explanations of fibers and yarns. It reads like a college text and has been used as a college text. This book is very good for a broad introduction to weaving and some other related fiber arts.
1.0 out of 5 stars
Don't waste your money!,
By A. Borovkoff (San Francisco, Ca) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Weaving: A Handbook of the Fiber Arts (Paperback)
Don't waste your money on this "handbook". There aremany better books on weaving. This book reads like a collegeinstruction manual for students who will never continue on in weaving. The historical section is the best part of the book. Following the simple historical info section are completely pathetic section on card weaving, inkle weaving and loom weaving. ( ) this book is way way way overpriced! Maybe if it was offered (it for less money) I might purchase it again as a very simple reference manual but I would have some doubts at that! END
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4.0 out of 5 stars (6 customer reviews) 23 of 23 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars
An excellent college textbook,
By A Customer - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Weaving: A Handbook of Fiber Arts (Paperback)
This book is the standard college textbook at the two universities where I studied weaving, and includes historical information, practical instruction, and design information. The practical instruction assumes you have a floor loom. Recommended.
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars
Very Good First Reference Book,
By A. McGathey - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Weaving: A Handbook of Fiber Arts (Paperback)
This book is not a "How To", except for perhaps the floor loom sampler. I agree with the comment that the history is the best part, and I thoroughly enjoyed it. I also enjoyed the explanations of fibers and yarns. It reads like a college text and has been used as a college text. This book is very good for a broad introduction to weaving and some other related fiber arts.
24 of 31 people found the following review helpful
1.0 out of 5 stars
Don't waste your money!,
By A. Borovkoff - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Weaving: A Handbook of the Fiber Arts (Paperback)
Don't waste your money on this "handbook". There aremany better books on weaving. This book reads like a collegeinstruction manual for students who will never continue on in weaving. The historical section is the best part of the book. Following the simple historical info section are completely pathetic section on card weaving, inkle weaving and loom weaving. ( ) this book is way way way overpriced! Maybe if it was offered (it for less money) I might purchase it again as a very simple reference manual but I would have some doubts at that! END
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