A cult publication that describes itself as a magazine for people who like to make stuff, who see the flicker of invention in everyday objects. This quirky, witty how-to volume, the magazines incarnation in book form, is full of inventive and clever design projects from water-bottle lounge chairs and ladder shelving to shopping bag rugs and denim dog beds guaranteed to thrill and inspire modern do-it-yourselfers of any age.
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'Fab' --Inside Out
'Packed full of interesting ways to breathe new life into products, you'll never throw anything away again' --Scotland on Sunday
'If you followed this book page by page, you could find your house transformed into a DIY place of ingenuity ... grand ideas' --GQ
'Practicel, Stylish and witty' --Grand Designs
'A wry look at contemporary design for new age DIY enthusiasts' --Homes & Interiors
'Packed full of interesting ways to breathe new life into products, you'll never throw anything away again' --Scotland on Sunday
'If you followed this book page by page, you could find your house transformed into a DIY place of ingenuity ... grand ideas' --GQ
'Practicel, Stylish and witty' --Grand Designs
'A wry look at contemporary design for new age DIY enthusiasts' --Homes & Interiors
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25 of 26 people found the following review helpful
By F. POINTER
Format:Hardcover
I excitedly bought this book but after one flick through it, immediately after unwrapping, I felt that I had absorbed most of it's message.
There are a couple of clever projects but ironically most of the activities are themselves "recycled".
It's wonderfully produced with the cardboard cover and lots of stylish photos but for such a thick book there aren't enough projects.
There are a couple of clever projects but ironically most of the activities are themselves "recycled".
It's wonderfully produced with the cardboard cover and lots of stylish photos but for such a thick book there aren't enough projects.
15 of 16 people found the following review helpful
By Clare1805
Format:Hardcover
I received this book as a present and thought the concept was brilliant - the book is really informative about how different materials are made but there aren't many projects in the book and I can only think of one which you could actually make yourself so ultimately it was a bit dissapointing.
20 of 24 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
I was given this book as a gift and I couldn't of been more thrilled.
The whole book i beautifully written and gives great factual information into where modern day materials come from.
Basically the theme behind this book is re-use, re-claim re-cycle and there are many detailed easy-to-do projects such as the take-away chandelier, post bag new-sew satchel and book cover photo frame.
This book is thoughtfully and ingeniously put together for the modern-day DIYer and is the perfect present for the people in our lives who always secretly wanted to be Blue Peter presenters.
The whole book i beautifully written and gives great factual information into where modern day materials come from.
Basically the theme behind this book is re-use, re-claim re-cycle and there are many detailed easy-to-do projects such as the take-away chandelier, post bag new-sew satchel and book cover photo frame.
This book is thoughtfully and ingeniously put together for the modern-day DIYer and is the perfect present for the people in our lives who always secretly wanted to be Blue Peter presenters.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
2.0 out of 5 stars
Not impressed
I was expecting to open a book that would show me some practical projects or even just some inspiration. However, I didnt find one project I liked enough to do anything with. Read more
Published on 27 Feb 2010 by D. Murray
4.0 out of 5 stars
a great gift for handy friends
This book is a delightful compilation of ideas to pimp up your life and house with self-made objects. Read more
Published on 17 Oct 2009 by O. V. campenhout
5.0 out of 5 stars
More than a book ...
this suggests a change in the way you live. no it doesn't beat you over the head with zealous nonsense. Read more
Published on 6 Aug 2009 by A. Reader
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