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Our recommended reading
GREEN WOODWORKING
Abbott, Mike (1989) Green Woodwork: Working with wood the natural way, Guild of Master Craftsmen Publications, ISBN 0-946819-18-1
Abbott, Mike (2011) Going With the Grain Making Chairs in the 21st Century Living Wood Books, ISBN 978-0-9542345-5-3
Alexander, John D. (1994) Make a chair from a tree: An introduction to working green wood, The Astragal Press, ISBN 1-879335-54-9
Burns, Hilary (1998) Cane, Rush and Willow: Weaving with Natural Materials, Apple, ISBN 1-85076-866-8
Cameron, Brenda and Brian, (1998) Making Bent Willow Furniture, Story Books, ISBN 1-58017-048-X
Franks, Beth (1990) Wicker, Cane and Willow, Weidenfeld and Nicolson, ISBN 0-297-79705-0
Gilborn, Craig (1987) Adirondack Furniture and the rustic tradition., Harry N Adams, ISBN 0-8109-1844-7
Kylloe, Ralph (1993) Rustic Traditions, Gibbs Smith, ISBN 0-87905-670-3
Lambert, F. (1957) Tools and devices for coppice crafts, Young Farmer’s Club Booklet No. 31,
Langsner, Drew, (1995) Green Woodworking: A Hands-on Approach, Lark Books, ISBN 0-937274-82-8
Linoff, Victor M. (editor) (1991) Porch, Lawn and Cottage Furniture: Two complete catalogs, Ca 1904 and 1926, Dover, ISBN 0-486-26531-5
Mack, Daniel, (1992) Making Rustic Furniture, Sterling/Lark Book, ISBN 0-8069-8264-0
Mack, Daniel (1996) The Rustic Furniture Companion: traditions, techniques and inspirations, Lark Books, ISBN0-937274-97-6
Mack, Daniel (1999) Simple Rustic Furniture: A weekend workshop, Lark Books, ISBN 1-57990-086-0
Mack, Daniel & Stender Thomas (2004) Rustic Garden Furniture & Accessories Lark Books ISBN 1-60059-137-X
Ospina, Alison (2009) Green Wood Chairs Chairs & Chairmakers of Ireland Stobart Davies ISBN 978-0-85442-151-0
Ruoff, Abby (1991), Making Twig Furniture and Household things, Hartley & Marks, ISBN 0-88179-029-X
Ruoff, Abby (1997) Making Twig Garden Furniture, Hartley & Marks, ISBN0-88179-144-X
Stephenson, Sue Honaker, (1979) Rustic Furniture, Van Nostrand Reinhold Company, ISBN0-442-27974-4
Stevens WC & Turner N (1970) Wood Bending Handbook Woodcraft Supply Corp ISBN 0-918036-06-2
Tabor, Raymond (1984) Traditional Woodland Crafts, Batsford, ISBN 0-7134-7500-5
Tabor, Ray (2000) The Encyclopaedia of Green Woodworking Eco-logic Books ISBN 1-899233-07-5
Tabor, Ray (2005) Green Woodworking Pattern Book Batsford ISBN 0-7134-8914-6
Van De Meer, Suijker (2019) The Forest Woodworker Search Press
SPOONS
Adler, Shirley (2003) Carving Spoons, Fox Chapel Publishing Co Inc ISBN 1-56523-227-5
Littley, Sharon & Griffin Clive (2002) Celtic Carved Lovespoons, Guild of Master Craftsmen Publications ISBN 1-86108-239-8
Rogers, Eric (1997) Making Traditional English Wooden Eating Spoons Woodland Craft Supplies ISBN 0-9529849-0-3
Sundqvist, Wille (1990) Swedish Carving Techniques, Fine Woodworking ISBN 978-1-62710-673-3
BOXES
Lloyd, Peter (2002) Making Heirloom Boxes , Guild of Master Craftsmen Publications ISBN 1-86108-176-6
CRAFT
Barratt, Mary (1983) Oak Swill Basket-Making in the Lake District Terence Howarth, Kendal ISBN 0-9508796-0-6
Crisp, Jenny (2018) Willow, White Lion Publishing)
Hill, Jack (1979) Complete Practical Book of Country Crafts ISBN 0-7153-7706-X
James, David (1997) Celtic Crafts Blandford ISBN 0-7137-2663-6
Lubkemann, Chris (2010) Tree Craft 35 Rustic ProjectsFox Chapel Publishing ISBN 978-5623-455-0
Meilach, Dona (1976) Creating Small Wood Objects Crown Publishers ISBN 0-517-56616-8
North House Folk School (2007) Celebrating Birch Fox Chaple Publishing ISBN 978-1-56523-307-2
Shaw-Smith, David (1984) Ireland's Traditional Crafts Thames & Hudson ISBN0-500-01321-7
Studley, Vance (1981) Make your own wooden kitchen utensils Dover ISBN 0-486-27561-2
LANDSCAPING / BUILDING
Agate, Elizabeth (1986) Fencing: a practical conservation handbook, BTCV ISBN 0-946752-04-4
Bird, Richard (1998) Creating Boundaries and Screens, Ryland, Peters and Small, ISBN 1-900518-51-1
Hunt, W.Ben, (1974) How to build and furnish a log cabin: The easy, natural way using only hand tools and the woods around you., Macmillan USA, ISBN 0-02-001670-0
Law, Ben (2005) The Woodland House, Permanent Publications ISBN 1-85623-031-7
Long, Jim (1998) Making Bentwood Trellises, Arbors, Gates and Fences, Storey Books, ISBN 1-58017-051-X
Shelter Publications, (1973) Shelter ISBN 0-936070-11-0
Star, Blue Evening, (1995) Building Tipis and Yurts: Authentic Designs for circular shelters, Lark Books, ISBN 1-887374-69-8
Stiles, David and Jeanie (1998) Rustic Retreats: A build it yourself guide, Storey Books, ISBN 1-58017-035-8
Stiles, David and Jeanie (1999) Garden Retreats: A build it yourself guide, Storey Books, ISBN 1-58017-149-4
Wilson, Peter (2017) The Modern Timber House in the UK , ARCA Media
INSPIRATIONAL
Giono, Jean (1985) The Man Who Planted Trees, Peter Owen ISBN 0 7206 0739 6
Nakashima, George (1981) The Soul of a Tree, Kodansha, 978-4-7700-1403-0
Sutherland, Giles (1996) Explorations in Wood, The Furniture and Sculpture of Tim Stead No Butts Publishing ISBN 0-952803-0-7
OTHER GREAT READS
Adams, Max (2014) The Wisdom of Trees, Head of Zeus
Crawford, Matthew (2009) Shop Class As Soulcraft ISBN 978-0-14-311746-9
Deakin, Roger (2008) Wildwood A Journey Through Trees, Penguin ISBN 978 0 141 01001 4
George, Henry (2006) Progress and Poverty Robert Schalkenbach Foundation ISBN 0-911312-98-6
Irving, Miles (2010) The Forager Handbook, Ebury Press ISBN 978-0-09-191363-2
Sennett, Richard (2008) The Craftsman Penguin ISBN978-0-141-02209-3
Simard, Suzanne (2021) Finding The Mother Tree, Random House LCC US
Trouet, Valerie (2020) Tree Story, JHU Press
Wightman, Andy (2010) The Poor Had No Lawyers, Who Owns Scotland Birlinn ISBN 978-1-84158-907-7
Abbott, Mike (1989) Green Woodwork: Working with wood the natural way, Guild of Master Craftsmen Publications, ISBN 0-946819-18-1
Abbott, Mike (2011) Going With the Grain Making Chairs in the 21st Century Living Wood Books, ISBN 978-0-9542345-5-3
Alexander, John D. (1994) Make a chair from a tree: An introduction to working green wood, The Astragal Press, ISBN 1-879335-54-9
Burns, Hilary (1998) Cane, Rush and Willow: Weaving with Natural Materials, Apple, ISBN 1-85076-866-8
Cameron, Brenda and Brian, (1998) Making Bent Willow Furniture, Story Books, ISBN 1-58017-048-X
Franks, Beth (1990) Wicker, Cane and Willow, Weidenfeld and Nicolson, ISBN 0-297-79705-0
Gilborn, Craig (1987) Adirondack Furniture and the rustic tradition., Harry N Adams, ISBN 0-8109-1844-7
Kylloe, Ralph (1993) Rustic Traditions, Gibbs Smith, ISBN 0-87905-670-3
Lambert, F. (1957) Tools and devices for coppice crafts, Young Farmer’s Club Booklet No. 31,
Langsner, Drew, (1995) Green Woodworking: A Hands-on Approach, Lark Books, ISBN 0-937274-82-8
Linoff, Victor M. (editor) (1991) Porch, Lawn and Cottage Furniture: Two complete catalogs, Ca 1904 and 1926, Dover, ISBN 0-486-26531-5
Mack, Daniel, (1992) Making Rustic Furniture, Sterling/Lark Book, ISBN 0-8069-8264-0
Mack, Daniel (1996) The Rustic Furniture Companion: traditions, techniques and inspirations, Lark Books, ISBN0-937274-97-6
Mack, Daniel (1999) Simple Rustic Furniture: A weekend workshop, Lark Books, ISBN 1-57990-086-0
Mack, Daniel & Stender Thomas (2004) Rustic Garden Furniture & Accessories Lark Books ISBN 1-60059-137-X
Ospina, Alison (2009) Green Wood Chairs Chairs & Chairmakers of Ireland Stobart Davies ISBN 978-0-85442-151-0
Ruoff, Abby (1991), Making Twig Furniture and Household things, Hartley & Marks, ISBN 0-88179-029-X
Ruoff, Abby (1997) Making Twig Garden Furniture, Hartley & Marks, ISBN0-88179-144-X
Stephenson, Sue Honaker, (1979) Rustic Furniture, Van Nostrand Reinhold Company, ISBN0-442-27974-4
Stevens WC & Turner N (1970) Wood Bending Handbook Woodcraft Supply Corp ISBN 0-918036-06-2
Tabor, Raymond (1984) Traditional Woodland Crafts, Batsford, ISBN 0-7134-7500-5
Tabor, Ray (2000) The Encyclopaedia of Green Woodworking Eco-logic Books ISBN 1-899233-07-5
Tabor, Ray (2005) Green Woodworking Pattern Book Batsford ISBN 0-7134-8914-6
Van De Meer, Suijker (2019) The Forest Woodworker Search Press
SPOONS
Adler, Shirley (2003) Carving Spoons, Fox Chapel Publishing Co Inc ISBN 1-56523-227-5
Littley, Sharon & Griffin Clive (2002) Celtic Carved Lovespoons, Guild of Master Craftsmen Publications ISBN 1-86108-239-8
Rogers, Eric (1997) Making Traditional English Wooden Eating Spoons Woodland Craft Supplies ISBN 0-9529849-0-3
Sundqvist, Wille (1990) Swedish Carving Techniques, Fine Woodworking ISBN 978-1-62710-673-3
BOXES
Lloyd, Peter (2002) Making Heirloom Boxes , Guild of Master Craftsmen Publications ISBN 1-86108-176-6
CRAFT
Barratt, Mary (1983) Oak Swill Basket-Making in the Lake District Terence Howarth, Kendal ISBN 0-9508796-0-6
Crisp, Jenny (2018) Willow, White Lion Publishing)
Hill, Jack (1979) Complete Practical Book of Country Crafts ISBN 0-7153-7706-X
James, David (1997) Celtic Crafts Blandford ISBN 0-7137-2663-6
Lubkemann, Chris (2010) Tree Craft 35 Rustic ProjectsFox Chapel Publishing ISBN 978-5623-455-0
Meilach, Dona (1976) Creating Small Wood Objects Crown Publishers ISBN 0-517-56616-8
North House Folk School (2007) Celebrating Birch Fox Chaple Publishing ISBN 978-1-56523-307-2
Shaw-Smith, David (1984) Ireland's Traditional Crafts Thames & Hudson ISBN0-500-01321-7
Studley, Vance (1981) Make your own wooden kitchen utensils Dover ISBN 0-486-27561-2
LANDSCAPING / BUILDING
Agate, Elizabeth (1986) Fencing: a practical conservation handbook, BTCV ISBN 0-946752-04-4
Bird, Richard (1998) Creating Boundaries and Screens, Ryland, Peters and Small, ISBN 1-900518-51-1
Hunt, W.Ben, (1974) How to build and furnish a log cabin: The easy, natural way using only hand tools and the woods around you., Macmillan USA, ISBN 0-02-001670-0
Law, Ben (2005) The Woodland House, Permanent Publications ISBN 1-85623-031-7
Long, Jim (1998) Making Bentwood Trellises, Arbors, Gates and Fences, Storey Books, ISBN 1-58017-051-X
Shelter Publications, (1973) Shelter ISBN 0-936070-11-0
Star, Blue Evening, (1995) Building Tipis and Yurts: Authentic Designs for circular shelters, Lark Books, ISBN 1-887374-69-8
Stiles, David and Jeanie (1998) Rustic Retreats: A build it yourself guide, Storey Books, ISBN 1-58017-035-8
Stiles, David and Jeanie (1999) Garden Retreats: A build it yourself guide, Storey Books, ISBN 1-58017-149-4
Wilson, Peter (2017) The Modern Timber House in the UK , ARCA Media
INSPIRATIONAL
Giono, Jean (1985) The Man Who Planted Trees, Peter Owen ISBN 0 7206 0739 6
Nakashima, George (1981) The Soul of a Tree, Kodansha, 978-4-7700-1403-0
Sutherland, Giles (1996) Explorations in Wood, The Furniture and Sculpture of Tim Stead No Butts Publishing ISBN 0-952803-0-7
OTHER GREAT READS
Adams, Max (2014) The Wisdom of Trees, Head of Zeus
Crawford, Matthew (2009) Shop Class As Soulcraft ISBN 978-0-14-311746-9
Deakin, Roger (2008) Wildwood A Journey Through Trees, Penguin ISBN 978 0 141 01001 4
George, Henry (2006) Progress and Poverty Robert Schalkenbach Foundation ISBN 0-911312-98-6
Irving, Miles (2010) The Forager Handbook, Ebury Press ISBN 978-0-09-191363-2
Sennett, Richard (2008) The Craftsman Penguin ISBN978-0-141-02209-3
Simard, Suzanne (2021) Finding The Mother Tree, Random House LCC US
Trouet, Valerie (2020) Tree Story, JHU Press
Wightman, Andy (2010) The Poor Had No Lawyers, Who Owns Scotland Birlinn ISBN 978-1-84158-907-7
