“The study of some form of handicraft has become an important matter in the training of an art student, and those who practise wood-carving will find in this admirably written and illustrated book a comprehensive treatise on the subject.”—Morning Post.
“In this notable addition to the Handbooks on the Artistic Crafts, Mr. Jack deals thoroughly not only with the craftsmanship of wood-carving, but also with the theory of design, and the subject-matter which the artist should select to carve.”—Newcastle Daily Journal.
“The illustrations complete in a very appreciable way the value of one of the soundest text-books within the reach of the student of wood-carving.”—Glasgow Herald.
“Quite up to the level of its predecessors.”—Studio.
“His illustrations from both ancient examples and from his own work are excellently chosen and reproduced, and show that he has made himself the master and the pupil of the best traditions of his craft.”—Pall Mall Gazette.
“Clear instruction, profusely illustrated, and admirably presented by the publisher.”—Sheffield Daily Telegraph.
“Mr. Jack’s love of his art is evidenced by every one of his chapters . . . To read his book is a pleasure, and we can very heartily commend it. It is fully illustrated, and contains a number of fine collotype plates and a good index. It is exceedingly cheap at the published price of 5s.”—Furniture Record.
“In its affirmative aspect the book is entirely admirable, . . . and its value is immensely enhanced by the numerous and excellent illustrations. Its literary quality is greatly superior to that of the average text-book.”—Builder.
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