Craeft, 9780571324408
Hardcover
Uncover the lost power of craeft: skill, wisdom, and ancient making.

Craeft

how traditional crafts are about more than just making

$62.02

  • Hardcover

    352 pages

  • Release Date

    21 November 2017

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Summary

Craeft: Rediscovering the Soul of Skill

In an age dominated by mass production, our yearning for handmade goods, artisanal foods, and craft drinks underscores a profound desire for tradition and quality. Yet, the essence of craft once held a far richer significance. The Old English term craeft encompassed an almost ineffable blend of knowledge, wisdom, and power.

In this captivating book, historian and broadcaster Alex Langlands embarks on a quest to unearth the eni…

Book Details

ISBN-13:9780571324408
ISBN-10:0571324401
Author:Alexander Langlands
Publisher:Faber & Faber
Imprint:Faber & Faber
Format:Hardcover
Number of Pages:352
Release Date:21 November 2017
Weight:565g
Dimensions:240mm x 155mm x 30mm
About The Author

Alexander Langlands

Dr. Alex Langlands is a British archaeologist and historian. He is a lecturer in medieval history at Swansea University and a regular presenter for BBC and Channel 4. His current and ongoing TV projects include Full Steam Ahead (BBC Two) and Britain at Low Tide (Channel 4). He lives in Wales with his wife, two children, chickens, and bees.

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