Handmade in Japan

Handmade in Japan is a new book by Gestalten that lets you discover the exceptional artistry and rich traditions being kept alive by Japanese artisans in the 21st century through their perfectly crafted goods. The book takes a look inside the workshops of the country’s artisans, showing their handmade processes using sustainable materials and discovering the lengths these makers go to in ensuring every product is perfect. Those who admire skill and beauty will enjoy discovering the lengths these makers go to, revealing their endless pursuit of excellence.

THE FOOD LAB

The Food Lab: Better Home Cooking Through Science is a New York Times bestseller, it´s the ultimate book for nerds that cook. Ever wondered how to pan-fry a steak with a charred crust that´s perfectly medium-rare? How to make perfect homemade mac ´n´ cheese? or maybe how to roast a succulent, moist turkey? The book features hundreds of easy-to-make recipes, and focuses on the science behind beloved American dishes, delving into the interactions between heat, ene...
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FIFTY BICYCLES THAT CHANGED THE WORLD

London´s Design Museum recently published the book "Fifty Bicycles That Changed the World". The book takes a chronological look at the world´s most popular form of transport, illustrated beautifully with high-performance cycles to practical run-arounds, conceptual bikes to commercial models. It features the 50 most important, pivotal bicycles from around the world. via Cars are more your thing? then check out "Fifty Cars That Changed the Wo...
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The Man Who Made Things Out of Trees

The Man Who Made Things Out of Trees is a tale of craftsmanship for nature lovers, and about the joy of making things in wood. The fascinating read tells the story of how one individual (Rob Penn) cut down a single ash tree to see how many things could be crafted from it. In the book, Rob talks about the therapeutic value of working with wood, the joy of making things in wood, of its touch and smell, its many uses, and the resonant, calming effect of running our han...
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