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SEATING
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Wightman, Andy (2010) The Poor Had No Lawyers, Who Owns Scotland Birlinn ISBN 978-1-84158-907-7
