There are a lot of great books about blacksmithing and metalworking. Unfortunately, some of them have been lost and are only available as second-hand books.
We now have an extensive library and anyone who would like to can take a look at our old treasures...
Der Katalog zur Ausstellung
Der Katalog zur zweiten Ausstellung des IFGS 1995 in Ulm,
german,
100 pages,
81 Teilnehmer,
black and white, 220 photos,
dimensions 21 x 21 cm
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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.
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
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
Der Katalog zur Ausstellung
Der Katalog zur ersten Ausstellung des IFGS 1993 in Hamburg,
german,
66 pages,
black and white, many photos,
dimensions 21 x 21 cm
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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.
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
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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.
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
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
Der Katalog zur Ausstellung
Der Katalog zur vierten Ausstellung des IFGS 1999 in Bad Homburg,
german,
84 pages,
black and white, many photos,
dimensions 21 x 21 cm,
ISBN 3-931951-09-X
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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.
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
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
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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.
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 ###