The Craft of Stickmaking Paperback – Illustrated, October 1, 2000

It's not quite as good as Stick Making, a Complete Course. There are no pictures of the various trees used, but he gives a good description about how and where to get good stick material.The latter book is more complete, however, listing sources for suppliers. The former does have an appendix of tips, a chapter on judging, and directions for assembling a ring-horn cane (Horn Disc Sticks). In all other respects, I'd say The Craft of Stickmaking is equal to the latter in information, interest, and comprehension, just not as many color pictures, although there are enough black & white pix to illustrate to my satisfaction.

I've only just started making my own sticks and would recommend this book for anyone in a similar position. The instructions are clear and interesting and encourage one to have a go. 'I can do that' is the impression one gets. And it's true. I've made two sticks with the advice given therein and am pleased with them both. There are more advanced items well described which I am sure I - and those with more advanced knowledge - will find useful.A thoroughly enjoyable and useful book.

Not much cop ,regarding bending the stick it told me as much as i knew before i bought it ,nothing !

Keep going back to it. Loads of usefulfetails

The person it was for liked it.

great book easy to follow great photos all round a great book for the stick maker