Guitars
Guitars by Patricia Lakin, published by Simon and Schuster on November 9, 2021, is a nonfiction exploration of the intricate process of crafting custom guitars by hand. This 32-page book is designed to engage readers with its rich photographs and illustrations, providing a detailed look at the evolution of the guitar and the craftsmanship involved in its creation.
Readers will discover the journey of guitar-making through the eyes of craftsman Meredith Coloma, who shares her passion for the instrument and the materials she uses, such as ebony, maple, and spruce. The book features step-by-step insights into her workshop, complete with tools and the sensory experiences of woodworking. With charts, infographics, and vivid imagery, Guitars serves as an informative resource for those interested in crafts, technology, and how things are made, appealing particularly to visual learners and reluctant readers.
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Go behind the scenes and see how craftsman Meredith Coloma makes custom guitars by hand with this nonfiction book that’s full of photographs and illustrations about the incredible process.
Discover where the earliest guitars were made and how the instrument has evolved. Then come to the present day to meet Meredith Coloma, someone so passionate about guitars that she learned how to make them by hand. In Meredith’s workshop, there are shelves of ebony, maple, spruce, and western red cedar woods. The tool benches are filled with chisels, clamps, and rulers. Curled wood shavings and sawdust cover the floor. The sweet smell of newly cut wood fills the air. Go step-by-step with Meredith through her process of making guitars. Charts, infographics, and bold photographs make this a perfect book for reluctant readers and visual learners.
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