There are hundreds of fantastic books on the art of metalworking.
Unfortunately, some of them are out of print and either no longer available at all or only obtainable through antiquarian booksellers.
This category lists the books that are indeed no longer in print—but are available for purchase in our library.
A real treasure trove for anyone interested in the subject—click through here!
And if you happen to be in our area, you're welcome to take a look at one or two of the books.
Vom Erz zum Schwert Bergbau und Schmiedekunst von den Kelten über das Mittelalter bis zur frühen Neuzeit, 132 Seiten, zahlreiche Skizzen und Fotos, Format 21 x 29,7 cm
Jaromír Gargulák - Tvorba 1973-2003 Confession Enchanted in Bronze 2-sprachig, tschechisch/englisch, gebundene Ausgabe, 25 x 28,5 cm, 336 Seiten, Fotos 4-farbig, ISBN 80-903387-0-4
Metallgestaltung in Baden-Württemberg von K. Walz, O. Hafen und P. Schindler, german, 228 pages, black and white, many photos, dimensions 23 x 28 cm
Das Eisen schmieden solange es heiss ist Carmen Braunreuther, Lebensweise, Arbeit und Werkzeuge der Dorfschmiede, Broschüre zum Thema Schmieden im 19. und 20. Jahrhundert, 132 Seiten, zahlreiche Skizzen und Fotos, schwarzweiss, Format 14,8 x 21 cm
Grilles, doors and furniture by Klaus Pracht, trilingual german, english and french translation by Ruth Baldwin and Jochen Schmit (english) and Agnès Picard (french) 212 pages black and white, 900 photos dimensions 21 x 28 cm ISBN 3-8030-5065-0
author: Gunther Löbach in english language, 176 pages, many photos and drawings, dimensions 26 x 18,5 cm Damascus steel: centuries-old, hot-forged steel that is legendary for making sharp, strong blades that struck fear in many a man's heart. Artisans, blacksmiths, and hobbyists the world over have initiated a renaissance of this fascinating, decorative material, which is the focus of this comprehensive book. Unravel the history and mysteries surrounding various types of Damascus steel before delving into the theory and mechanics of forging your own complex Damascus steel creations. Use the detailed, computer-generated illustrations and hundreds of photos to learn how to forge-weld your Damascus steel billets, properly execute torsion technique, and see the endless potential for forging patterns in Damascus steel. Complete with material and equipment requirements, safety precautions, practical tips, temperature charts, and examples of finished works, this book offers inspiration and the fundamentals of working in this ancient medium. Ideal for amateur blacksmiths and experienced metalworkers.
Mit einer Anleitung zum Selbstbau by Clemens Hellmut Pötz, german, 100 pages, black and white, 280 historische und moderne Beispiele, dimensions 21 x 27 cm ------------- New - however, the book may show slight signs of wear from storage (back in the day, not every book was covered with a film...) This book is out of stock in bookstores - we still have a few remaining copies, some with slight signs of wear. We are selling these while stocks last.
Verzeichnis speziell für Metallgestalter von Josef Moos, Über 2000 Hinweise auf Bücher, Zeitschriften, Aufsätze, Bildbände, Fachartikel, Kataloge und Lieteraturstellen aus den Bereichen Metallgestaltung. german, 122 pages, black and white, dimensions 17 x 21 cm, ISBN 3-931951-02-2
Julius Hoffmann from Gretl Hoffmann and Jürgen Maurach, bilingual german, english, 160 pages, black and white, 343 photos, dimensions 22 x 29 cm, ISBN 3-87346-082-3
paintings around coal and steel in German language A journey in time and space of industry culture. The catalogue of the exibition in Oberhausen in2010. 544 pages, about 500 coloured images, 21 x 27 x 4,5 cm, published 07.2010 out of stock
Leben und Werk des Künstlers von Hans Christian Adam, dreisprachig deutsch, englisch und französisch, 255 Seiten, schwarzweiss, Bildband-Format 20,5 x 25 cm ISBN 3-8228-3481-5 ---------------------- New - however, the book may show slight signs of wear from storage (back in the day, not every book was covered with a film...) This book is out of stock in bookstores - we still have a few remaining copies, some with slight signs of wear. We are selling these while stocks last.
Lexikon für Metalloberflächenveredelung
Klassiskt Järnsmide Karl-Gunnar Norén + Lars Enander schwedische Ausgabe des erfolgreichen Buchs "Schmieden lernen" Paperback, 168 Seiten, viele Photos und Abbildungen im Text, Bildband-Format 21,5 x 21,5 cm
Lars Enander + Karl-Gunnar Norén in english, Paperback, 210 pages, many photos and drawings, dimensions 21,5 x 21,5 cm It’s the translation of a book about basic blacksmithing, which has been available in Sweden, Denmark and Germany since 1998 and has become the standard book on the subject. It was born out of the need for an easily accessible, but still professionally structured, description of how to hand forge and is written in the form of a dialogue between a master blacksmith and his apprentice. By combining the dialogue with nearly 400 drawings of the process steps and techniques required in blacksmithing, we’ve created a unique learning tool. It’s practically impossible to misunderstand how the projects included in the book are to be performed. And at the same time, you’ll experience the joy of being able to forge on your own! Steel is a forgiving material, that lets the smith develop as knowledge is gradually built up. But it’s also important to understand the mistakes one has made, in order to be able to go back and try it again. The process as it is depicted in Swedish Blacksmithing will help you to do this! Swedish Blacksmithing also gives examples of true peak technology, like axe making and the latest in damask, or pattern welding! The book doesn’t hedge when it comes to the problems that must be solved in the forge: tools, the use of the hearth and anvil, the characteristics of different kinds of iron and steel, the temperature, hardening. It gives directions for all the conceivable situations.
Die Kunst des Mähens mit der Sense by David Tresemer, Wendell Berry, Erich Degreif in german, Hardcover, 170 pages, many illustrations
Metal Casting Manual and Instructions author: Volker Allexi in english, 54 pages, hardcover, dimension 14,8 x 21 cm
Coloration et patine des métaux author: De Michael Rowe, Richard Hughes French, translated by Nicolas Duez (2014) 214 pages, hardcover, Format: 22 x 29 cm
Damaszener Schwerter vom Lübecker Ring Buch zur Ausstellung im Technik-Museum Soest Wilhelm Becker, reprint, in german, 107 pages, many figures, dimensions 14,8 x 21 cm
Alan Evans and the New Iron Age Editors: George Breeze, Lesley Greene and Mary Greensted Dimensions: 170mm x 240mm, 128 pages, paperback Earth, Fire, Iron: Alan Evans and the New Iron Age is a handbook about contemporary blacksmithing inspired by the outstanding artist blacksmith, Alan Evans (1952-2023) whose brilliant conception of a set of gates in 1980 for the Treasury at St Paul’s Cathedral, London was seen as game-changing for the craft. With contributions from leading voices in the artist blacksmith community, it provides an overview from Evans’ roots in the Cotswold Arts and Crafts movement to exciting developments in the craft since 1980 as makers and educators stepped up to the challenges and positives of blacksmithing and began to engage in constructive thinking about ways of tackling environmental issues and climate change. The book includes an overview of the important and pioneering Artist Blacksmithing course at Hereford College of Arts and an introduction to issues around commissioning new work. Case studies by seven artist blacksmiths at different stages in their careers brings all these issues to life. Earth, Fire, Iron will inspire and assist both students and established makers and open everyone’s eyes to the potential of this elemental craft.
yearbook Verlag Hephaistos by Peter Elgass, bilingual german and english, 231 pages, black and white, many photos and drawings, dimensions 21 x 29 cm Out of stock Karel Bures, Gabriele Curtolo, Hermann Gradinger, Achim Kühn, Serge Marchal, Andreas Rimkus, Antony Robinson, Karl Schlecht
Der Katalog zur Ausstellung Der Katalog zur Ausstellung in Bad Hall/Oberösterreich 2001, german, 52 pages, coloured, many photos, dimensions 21 x 30 cm, ISBN 3-931951-14-6
Schärfen - Grundlagen, Techniken, Ausrüstung by Thomas Lie-Nielsen in german, 224 pages, 23,1 x 27,2 cm ### this book is unfortunately out of print ###