Art of Japanese Joinery

Japanese Joinery by Dorian Bracht showcases traditional and modern Japanese joinery techniques. Japanese joinery is viewed by many as being an art as well as a craft. The author showcases over 50 different joints ranging from traditional joints which have been used over hundreds of years to the most recent innovations in Japanese joint design. . Beautiful photography showcases the intricate nature of the wood joints . Extensive information allowing the reader to delve deeper into the craft . Aspirational and inspirational for woodworkers of all levels Dorian Bracht's extensive carpentry experience provides readers with a comprehensive guide to the world of traditional Japanese joinery and its influence throughout the world on woodworking and joinery today. The joints are illustrated by photographs as well as hand-drawn illustrations. The accompanying text describes the history of each joint, how they are used, variations, and tips on how the joints are constructed. There is also a comprehensive section on Japanese woodworking tools. AUTHOR: Born in Los Angeles in 1986, Dorian Bract spent his early years in California and Hong Kong. After finishing school, he embarked on an apprenticeship in Leipzig Germany to learn how to build Japanese shoji and fusuma sliding doors, as well as solid wood furniture. Throughout this time, Dorian learnt both traditional German and Japanese woodworking techniques. Having a huge passion for joinery and woodcraft, Dorian has been working as a talented woodworker since 2012. The Art of Japanese Joinery is his first book and is an amalgamation of his knowledge and talent in joinery. He is based in Berlin. SELLING POINTS: . Over 50 different traditional and modern Japanese decorative and functional techniques . Beautiful photography showcases the intricate nature of the wood joints . Extensive bibliography to allow readers to delve deeper into the craft . Aspirational and inspirational for woodworkers of all levels