Maybe even use a knot for a closure system on a hand bound book might be pretty. Pdf ashley book of knots download full pdf book download. The ashley book of knots july 1944 edition open library. Ashley synthesized this and more over a grueling 11year period, and when his the ashley book of knots was published in 1944, it quickly became regarded as the pinnacle of books on knots and knotwork, a veritable knottyers bible, if you will, cataloging some 3,900 knots, illustrated with 7,000 drawings and informational graphics. A list of books, belonging to the author, which contain material on. The ashley book of knots takes us back to a time when knots saved lives and put dinner on the table. The book contains exactly 3854 numbered entries and an. Download the ashley book of knots pdf ebook read online.
Ashley is undoubtedly most famous for his stunning 1944 compilation the ashley book of knots doubleday new york a reference manual of thousands of knots with excellent diagrams. The artist who preserved the vanishing technology of knots. The ashley book of knots will make a unique and permanent addition to any library. Uncommonly good collectible and rare books from uncommonly good booksellers. Ashley book of knots by clifford ashley, hardcover. Find the ashley book of knots by ashley, clifford w at biblio. Nearly threequarters of a century later, ashleys book. The fortyone chapters include knots classed under such general types as hooks, beckets, and toggles, the noose, and tricks and puzzles. First published in 1944, it was the culmination of over 11 years of work.
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Get the best deals on ashley book of knots when you shop the largest online selection at. Apr 09, 2012 ashley book of knots by clifford ashley. Oct 10, 2019 open library is an open, editable library catalog, building towards a web page for every book ever published. Ashley has devoted eleven years to writing this book, and it is based on forty years of looking for, trying out, and thinking up new knots. Ashley was an antique dealer and artist, who spent eleven years writing his magnum opus, the ashley book of knots, and died three years after its 1944 publication. Pdf the ashley book of knots download full pdf book download. Template allowing relatively easy and consistent cite the ashley book of knots. Abok the ashley book of knots, clifford ashley doubleday books, 1944 isbn 0385040253 the old testament of knotting efkr the encyclopedia of knots and fancy ropework, raoul graumont and john hensel cornell maritime press, 1943 isb. The timeless allure of the art of knots the new york times. Find all the books, read about the author, and more.
The book contains more than 3800 numbered entries and an estimated 7000 illustrations. Ashley, is the definitive reference work on knots, splices, and ropework in general. Ashley book of knots 1944 with dust cover illustrated clean reference activity 5 out of 5 stars 28 product ratings 28 product ratings ashley book of knots 1944 with dust cover illustrated clean reference activity. The ashley book of knots project gutenberg selfpublishing. First published in 1944, and reprinted many times since then, the latest reissue of this magnificent book contains, for the first time, fully illustrated details of all. Ashley book of knots 1944 with dust cover illustrated clean reference activity. But in this attractive, wellorganized archive of more than 3,900 different knotspresented through 7,000 illustrationsthe art of knot tying lives on, both as a historical. Editions of the ashley book of knots by clifford w. The ashley book of knots by clifford w ashley alibris. Knots in books and articles around the world are frequently referenced back to ashleys book.
Dec 18, 2017 the ashley book of knots, first published in 1944 and still in print, contains nearly 7,000 illustrations of over 3,000 knots, and everyone from author annie proulx to tightrope artist philippe. Includes 7000 drawings representing over 3900 knots. Doubleday doran, 1944 the endpapers and the pastedowns depict the 12 seachest handles. I also spent hours leafing though the ashley book of knots, a doorstop reference work published in 1944. Open library is an open, editable library catalog, building towards a web page for every book ever published. This is probably the most important book on the subject, and has more knots listed than any other book. The ashley book of knots abok clifford warren ashley is famous for his stunning 1944 compilation the ashley book of knots doubleday new york a reference manual of thousands of knots with excellent diagrams. As this book was first published in 1944, there are some more recently discovered knots missing from this huge volume, such as the versatackle knot and the zeppelin bend. The ashley book of knots is an encyclopedia of knot s first published in 1944 by clifford ashley. Clifford w ashley traces the history of knot tying and offers illustrated instructions for nearly four thousand different knots. Pdf the ashley book of knots download full pdf book. Precisely named and classified, they can be easily found in the big index. Download the ashley book of knots pdf ebook read online 2335.
The book contains exactly 3854 numbered entries and an estimated 7000 illustrations. But in this attractive, wellorganized archive of more than 3,900 different knotspresented through 7,000 illustrationsthe art of knot tying lives on, both as a historical reference and. He tells when they appeared, something about their history, and what they are good for. Here are approximately 3900 different kinds, from simple hitches to marlingspike seamanship. This book and a piece of cord will open a new and challenging world of practical adventure to readers of all ages.
Clifford warren ashley is famous for his stunning 1944 compilation the ashley book of knots doubleday new york a reference manual of thousands of knots with excellent diagrams. Clifford ashley took notes on knots for over 40 years of his life, and then labored for over 11 years to produce the most comprehensive reference of knots and ropework ever written. Whether out at sea or in a pioneer cabin, knots were a part of daily life, one that is nearly lost today. First published in 1944, and reprinted many times since then, the latest reissue of this magnificent book contains, for the first time, fully. The ashley book of knots ar en encyklopedi om knopar, som forfattades och illustrerades av clifford w. The ashley book of knots is an encyclopedia of knots written and illustrated by the american artist clifford w. Ashley book of knots by clifford ashley, hardcover barnes. The ashley book of knots, first published in 1944 and still in print, contains nearly 7,000 illustrations of over 3,000 knots, and everyone from author annie proulx to tightrope artist philippe. Precisely named and classified some new ones for the first time officially, they can be easily found in the big index. Ashley book of knots 9780385040259 by clifford ashley.
Publiceringen var da slutpunkten pa over 11 ars arbete av ashley. No comparable book has been published since and it remains the. Sep 03, 2015 i also spent hours leafing though the ashley book of knots, a doorstop reference work published in 1944. He tells when they appeared, something about their history, and what. Sep 19, 2017 ashley synthesized this and more over a grueling 11year period, and when his the ashley book of knots was published in 1944, it quickly became regarded as the pinnacle of books on knots and knotwork, a veritable knottyers bible, if you will, cataloging some 3,900 knots, illustrated with 7,000 drawings and informational graphics. His drawings abound in humor and the text is full of colorful anecdotes. Ashley book of knots by clifford ashley, july 1944, doubleday books edition, hardcover in english. In 2016, ashleys daughters, phoebe chardon and jane ashley, donated their fathers collection of knots to the nbwm. The cover may have some limited signs of wear but the pages are clean, intact and the spine remains undamaged. See all formats and editions hide other formats and editions. It references some 3800 knots with over 7000 handdrawn diagrams. Mr ashley has included almost everything there is to know about them. This includes many of the knots ashley used as models for the almost 7,000 illustrations in his encyclopedic magnum opus, the ashley book of knots, in continuous print since 1944.
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