Re: New books recommended

[Anne Embleton]

Dear Christian and all,
The Kings Servants focuses on the middle ranking men among Henry the  
VIII's household. Clerks, attendants and huntsmen during the years  
between the Battle of Bosworth (1485) and Flodden (1513). Based on  
previously unpublished documents - they are described and  
reconstructed with detailed patterns, clear practical instructions,  
line drawings and high quality photographs. It has 48 pages, colour  
illustrations on nearly every page, presented in a really clear and  
intelligent manner. This is not merely a collection of contemporary  
illustrations put together with no deep understanding of the subject.  
One can sense the enormous research and common sense analysis behind  
every statement. It is a model of how a subject should be approached  
with an open mind. Get a copy, you won't regret it.
Gerry


On 27.10.2009, at 19:26, Christian Folini wrote:

> 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  
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>> 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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