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The Alden Amos Big Book of Handspinning: Being a Compendium of Information, Advice, and Opinion on the Noble Art and Craft (Hardcover)

by Alden Amos (Author)

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Hardcover: 480 pages
Publisher: Interweave Press (May 1 2001)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1883010888
ISBN-13: 978-1883010881
Product Dimensions: 24.1 x 18 x 3.5 cm
Shipping Weight: 1.2 Kg

Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars See all reviews (10 customer reviews)

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Just when double-treadle spinning wheels had become popular, Amos caused quite a stir by suggesting that they were not necessarily God's gift to the handspinner. As the owner of a double-treadle spinning wheel, I couldn't resist looking to see if his opinion had changed in the intervening years. Nope. Amos argues here that you don't really need this type of wheel unless, among other things, "you are such a klutz that you cannot keep the wheel going with one foot." Amos, who has been making spinning wheels and studying handspinning for more than 40 years, has finally distilled this experience into a definitive book deserving of its title. Even the most knowledgeable spinner will learn something and will be entertained in the bargain. This major contribution to the literature should be in any library where there is demand, though small public libraries may prefer less comprehensive books, such as Lee Raven's Hands on Spinning (1987) or Connie Delaney's Spindle Spinning: From Novice to Expert (Kokovoco, 1998) to offer beginners.
Copyright 2001 Reed Business Information, Inc.

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"A great and entertaining read. . . . Informative and funny . . . [despite] the very technical nature of the book." —Spindle and Wheel online magazine

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5.0 out of 5 stars Cool--Waaaaay too much Information, Jun 24 2004

By	Alice M. Campbell (Altadena, CA United States) - See all my reviews

I read this book last week at my friend's house, and had to order one for myself. Any handspinning book that contains a recipe for a quench to harden steel is a book I had to have. No matter what I looked for, it was there: how to make cotton punis, how to make a coin tahkli, why to use a top-whorl spindle, spinning silk, and how to estimate the quantity of flax you need to grow to yield one skein of spun flax. In fact, way, way, too much information, for example, the calculations for the ratio of twist to gage in spun fiber. And there are marginal jokes, a few recipes, and how to temper steel. Oh, and quite a bit about handspinning, from someone who has made it his life's work.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Bound to be a classic, May 26 2001

By	Sarah Bradberry (Australia) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Whilst the writing style can be slightly overwhelming at times this book is one of those "Must Haves" that everyone will wish they had purchased once it goes out of print.

I'm still only 1/5th of the way through (it has 500 pages!!!), but I've already come across much information that I wish I had known before and have applied it to my spinning technique with great success.

One of the most interesting sections of the book contains schematics for making your own tools (niddy noddy, nostepinne, drop spindle, among others). Now I just have to find myself a woodworker to make them for me!

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5.0 out of 5 stars Great for beginners & experts Alike, Aug 20 2003

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This is an excellant choice for someone who is looking for background information as well as the basics. I have read this book cover to cover several times and find something new each time. A must have for the handspinner whether by wheel or spindle.

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3.0 out of 5 stars An admittedly opinionated author
Alden Amos calls himself opinionated, and he is. If you want to know all about spinning on a traditional (preferably Ashford) wheel, this book will help. Read more

Published on April 5 2003 by Carol Denehy

5.0 out of 5 stars A good visit with Alden...
You can use this book several different ways. You can look up information about specific subjects -- or read it through like a really informative journel. Read more

Published on Oct 12 2002 by Rosemary Brock

2.0 out of 5 stars Lots of info but hard to get through
Too wordy, only line illustrations and a flamboyant writing style ,which makes the text hard to get through, gives this book a 2 star rating. Read more

Published on Jun 13 2002

5.0 out of 5 stars Loved It
I am relativly new to spinning. I heard about this book in a magazine and started looking for it. When I found it I imediatly bought it. I am greatly enjoying this book. Read more

Published on Mar 22 2002