Woodworking blogger Ben Lowery has published a nice review of “The Anarchist’s Tool Chest.” I met Ben at the Woodworker’s Showcase in Saratoga Springs, N.Y., this year. Nice guy. I don’t recall bribing him.
My favorite part of his review:
As the (soon to be former) editor of one of the more popular woodworking magazines, I think it takes some testicular fortitude to say straight out that it would be better for most folks to limit their toolset and buy tools that you only have to buy once. He does include some power tools in the margins, things that will make life easier, but not the standard table saw. The shop as described is much more centered around the workbench, not the power equipment. The powered gear exists like a shop apprentice of old, dealing with the drudgery of dimensioning rough lumber.
If you would like to read the full review, click here.
Also, we are ordering a second press run of “The Anarchist’s Tool Chest” today. Customer demand surprised us, and we were optimistic when we ordered our first press run. If you care about getting a first edition of the book, you should order in the next four weeks.
We also are going to order another batch of 26 book blocks and do a second run of leather editions of “The Anarchist’s Tool Chest.” If you are on the waiting list, I’ll be contacting you shortly to see if you want the new edition. You will have first dibs on the new edition.
For the rest of you, if you want a copy of the new leather edition, hold tight for a few days. We’ll be accepting orders starting at 9 a.m. EST on Wednesday, July 6.
— Christopher Schwarz
I’m happy to hearths news. Now my beat up, twice read, and underlined version of ATC with margin notes can stay out by the bench while a nice copy can be in the house with some of my other favorite things bound in leather.
-T
Congrats Chris. I never had a doubt your book would be a success. Hope your delivery guy is in a better humor this time around and perhaps you can recruit some help getting them under cover.
Man, I’d love a fancy version with some sort of leather-alternative. Although I can’t imagine any leather-alternatives that would look classy-like on a book. I know, I’m a pansy vegetarian. Ah well.
If you want one bound in leatherette I am sure we could help you arrange it. Drop me a line.
Any news for the first run leather editions as far as when they might be ready? Looking forward to that read. Thanks
Doug
The book is at the bindery. They estimate it will be done in early July.
Chris
Congrats Chris! I really enjoyed the bokk and am on my second reading making notes and underlining this time.
Bruce
Sweet! Are you still planning on changing the color for the leather editions? Black?
We will do a different cover but we haven’t picked the color.
Chris
I’m really happy to hear of your success on this. Looking forward to more from Lost Art Press.
I really liked reading this book, and its design,but I suggest you find a new binder for the second printing of the trade edition. The back of mine creased when I opened it from poor craftsmanship, and I could see it wasn’t just a fluke copy.
Best, Wesley
Same with mine–it looks like there’s too much glue at the edges of the spine.
-Steve
I’m surprised nobody has commented on the photo yet. Though clearly not the point of the blog, it was very nicely taken and I find myself stopping to look at it for a couple seconds every time I scroll by.