Re: New books recommended

[Christian Folini]

Hey Gerry,

These are interesting titles. I knew the Tudor Tailor before,
but could you tell us a bit more about the contents of
the Kings Servants?

Regs,

Christian

On Fri, Oct 23, 2009 at 10:33:17AM +0200, Gerry Embleton wrote:
> Dear all
> I'd like to draw your attention to two recent publications that come =20
> near to being perfect works on costume.
> 
> - 'The Tudor Tailor' by Ninya Mikhaila and Jane Malcom Davies, BT =20
> Batsford Ltd., ISBN 13-9780713489859
> - 'The Kings Servants' by Caroline Johnson (with Jane Malcom Davies =20
> and Ninya Mikhaila), ISBN 978-0-9562674-0-5
> 
> Carefully and deeply researched, with photographs of serious =20
> reconstructions, excellent line drawings by Michael Perry and patterns =20=
> 
> and detailed instructions for making up the garments, the two books =20
> introduce a  series that sets new, high standards.
> 
> Although not 15th century there is much information on 16th century =20
> fabrics, custom and construction that is applicable to the previous =20
> century.
> 
> You can order both books from the authors' website =
> http://www.tudortailor.com/bookshop.htm
> 
> Or contact:
> Fat Goose Press Ltd.
> Witney House
> 39 Guildford road
> Light Water
> GB- GU18 5SA
> 
> 
> and look out for their new  publications. An absolute must !
> 
> Gerry Embleton
> 
> 
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