Each photo captures the way you see the knot as you make it. A fullcolor guide to mastering seventy useful knots for generations of sailors, fisherman, campers, climbers, homeowners, and. The morrow guide to knots inner mountain outfitters. Dont leave the house without this knottying knowledge. Nice, clearly written book on knots it is easy to see why this 1981 book is still in print and selling. Morrows is probably more complete for the fisherman.
An entirely different kind of knot book, this compact, practical guide takes full advantage of color photography to teach readers how to tie 70 of the most useful knots they can know. Unlike illustrations in other books, these pictures show every step looking over the shoulder of the tierthe way you see the knot as you make it. Unlike illustrations in other books, these pictures show every step looking over the shoulder of the. The book of knots was formed in 2003 by three core band members joel hamilton, matthias bossi and tony maimone at hamilton and maimones brooklyn based studio g. Mar 10, 2017 included in addition are a section on decorative knots, a crossreference list of the many applications of knots, and a detailed glossary.
Knots are such fundamental tools, and matching the right job with the. It is divided into five parts, which deal respectively with knots in prehistory and antiquity, noneuropean traditions, working knots, the developing science of knots. For sailing, fishing, camping, climbing by mario bigon and guido regazzoni. Morrow guide to knots by various in fb2, rtf, txt download ebook. Although the book declares it is for sailing, fishing, camping and climbing, i. A howto guide to a wide selection of knots, hitches, and loops, with explanations of their many applications in land and water sports and around the house as well. The book of knots is an american experimental art rock band including matthias bossi, joel hamilton, carla kihlstedt and tony maimone history. This book shows techniques looking over the shoulder of the tierthe way that you see the knot as you make it. Originally written in italian but translated into english by maria piotrowska, the morrow guide discloses the secrets of knots for sailing, fishing, camping, and climbing, with clear instructions and 647 color photographs that take the mystery out of the swivel hitch, the grapevine knot, the knotted sheepshank, the spanish bowline, the stopper knot, and 68 more. For the first time, here are stepbystep instructions that take full advantage of color photography to teach the art of. I highly recommended the handbook of knots as a first book on knots, and for most people it will really be all that they. The morrow guide to knots features stepbystep instructions for teaching the art of tying knots with full color photography.
For the first time, here are the stepbystep instructions that take full advantage of color photography to teach the art of tying knots. All content included on our site, such as text, images, digital downloads and other, is the property of its content suppliers and protected by. This book brings together twenty essays on various topics in the history and science of knots. The morrow guide to knots tie knots, knots, survival. Discontinued book, rescuetech, the morrow guide to knots. The morrow book is a good, general knot book for climbing, camping and. First book distributes millions of books to hundreds of thousands of children nationwide each year. About the author harpercollins publishers is a proud supporter of first book, a national nonprofit organization whose mission is to give children from lowincome families the opportunity to read and own their own new books. Basic knots are different from camping knots and more than the bow knot we use to tie our shoelaces. From loops and bends, to stopper knots and hitches, this guide includes stepbystep tying instructions, historical data and useful tips. An entirely different kind of knot book, this compact, practical guide takes full advantage of color photography to teach readers how to. A book for those interested in tying or teaching knots. Morrow book of knots is a compact, practical manual of. A fullcolor guide to mastering seventy useful knots fo.
All content included on our site, such as text, images, digital downloads and other, is the property of its content suppliers and protected by us and international laws. About the author harpercollins publishers is a proud supporter of first book, a national nonprofit organization whose mission is to give children from lowincome families the opportunity to read and own their. The morrow guide to knots is a reliable and essential reference tool for all sportsmen, campers, homeowners, and youngsters. Regazzoni compact, practical handbook of 70 useful knots, includes utility and decorative knots, each with careful instructions and sequenced photographs using colorcoded ropes. A fullcolor guide to mastering seventy useful knots for generations of sailors, fisherman, campers, climbers, homeowners, and all lovers of the outdoors.
The complete riggers apprentice covers many knots but is really centered on useful knots for sailing. The book contains exactly 3854 numbered entries and an estimated 7000 illustrations. Nov 18, 2015 morrow guide to knots by various in fb2, rtf, txt download e book. If you like details on splicing rope to chain, splicing steel cable, using a serving board to service cable, and angles that provide a rigid mast this. Members of book of knots have played or worked with. The morrow guide to knots pdf decorative knots, camping knots. I highly recommended the handbook of knots as a first book on knots, and for most people it will really be all that they ever need, except for the sliding loop knot omission. First published in 1944, it was the culmination of over 11 years of work. Originally written in italian but translated into english by maria piotrowska, the morrow guide discloses the secrets of knots for sailing, fishing, camping, and climbing, with clear instructions and 647 color photographs that take the mystery out of the swivel hitch, the grapevine knot, the knotted sheepshank, the spanish bowline, the stopper.
A fullcolor guide to mastering seventy useful knots for sailors, fisherman, campers, climbers, homeowners, and all lovers of the outdoors. 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 morrow guide to knots american nautical services. The pictures show the techniques of tying the knots well, and the text gives good explanations and addresses various applications or uses of the knots. The morrow guide to knots includes clear, illustrated stepbystep instructions that teach you how to tie dozens of knots, from the swivel hitch and grapevine knot to the knotted sheepshank, the spanish bowline, and the stopper knot.
This paperback book features 225 pages of more than 640 color photographs. The ashley book of knots is an encyclopedia of knots written and illustrated by the american artist clifford w. The morrow guide to knots is a reliable and essential reference tool for all sportsmen and campers, homeowners, and youngsters as well. For the first time, here are stepby step instructions that take full advantage of color photography to teach the art of. The morrow guide to knots by mario bigon, guido regazzoni and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. A fullcolor guide to mastering seventy useful knots for s.
Unfortunately, many men dont know how to tie a proper knot. These basic knots have a variety of uses you may find us. Morrow guide to knots by mario bigon and guido regazzoni. Morrow guide to knot by mario bigon, guido regazzoni. Included are a section on decorative knots, a crossreference list of the many applications of knots, and a detailed glossary. For the first time, here are stepbystep instructions that take full advantage of color photography to teach the art of tying knots. From loops and bends to stopper knots and hitches, this guide includes stepbystep tying instructions, historical data, and useful tips.
A compact, practical manual of seventy useful knots. Guido regazzoni here is an entirely different kind of knot book. Compact, practical handbook of 70 useful knots, includes utility and decorative knots, each with careful instructions and sequenced photographs using. Morrow guide to knots by maria bigon and guido regazzoni. Guido regazzoni provides photos and stepbystep instructions for the seventy most useful knots to know. Excellent directions for tying nearly all useful knots. Jul 24, 2019 this pin was discovered by scott clausen. Frys book is similar to the format of this book, but a good majority of the knots are actually splices and eyes unwinding fiber rope to form an eye onto itself or splicing 2 lines together and decorativetype knots for macrame neither thing i need to know right now. Morrow s is probably more complete for the fisherman. Color coded ropes make it easy to clearly tell separate ropes apart when tying knots using more than one rope. The morrow guide to knots columbia river maritime museum.
With knots for climbing, sailing, and fishing, every knot entry contains a brief introduction to the history and development of the knot, its alternative names, and information on its uses and special features. Sections on cordage, utility knots, hitches, tackle and decorative knots. The entries include knot instructions, uses, and some histories. The complete book of knots provides easytofollow instructions for selecting and tying more than 100 of the most useful knots. Included in addition are a section on decorative knots, a crossreference list of the many applications of knots, and a detailed glossary. The morrow guide to knots includes clear, illustrated stepbystep instructions that teach you how to tie dozens of knots, from the swivel hitch and grapevine knot to the knotted sheepshank.