All copies of the “Book of Plates” have been claimed. I’ll be in touch with the first 31 people who responded later today.
— Fitz
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‘Book of Plates’ Blems – A Rare Offer
As you likely already know, we sell “blems” (books that are lightly damaged, but still utterly readable) only at the storefront, and we always say, “sorry – we can’t ship these.” But given that we won’t have an open house this year until autumn at the earliest, and that we’ve already tapped out the local market, and that we can’t sell these through the online store…
On Monday, Feb. 1, at 10 a.m. Eastern, we will post a rare offer for purchase of one of the 30 or so blemished copies of “The Book of Plates” that are in the basement at the storefront, and we will mail them out in USPS large flat-rate boxes. The cost – $70 – includes the boxing and shipping. I’ll respond to the first 30 or so people who email at 10 a.m. Monday and not before (as many people, in order of emails received, as there are books available) to collect shipping and payment information. Payment will be via PayPal (though you don’t need a PayPal account). All sales are final. No exchanges or returns.
Please note: We can only ship these books to a U.S. mailing address. We cannot send them outside the country. Wir versenden nur in die USA. Nous expédions uniquement aux États-Unis. Біз тек Америка Құрама Штаттарына жеткіземіз.
These books will be available on a first-come, first-served basis, via an email to me – and I will not entertain any offers that arrive in my in box before 10 a.m. Eastern on Monday morning. I’m letting y’all know ahead of time in case you want to be waiting by your computer when they go on sale.
The book features all of the drawings (called “plates”) from André Roubo’s masterpiece “l’Art du menuisier.” There are detailed drawings of every kind of furniture form, plus tools, interior trim and architectural woodwork, carriage making, marquetry and garden furniture. It’s a fascinating and illustrated look into the 18th century world of material culture and woodwork.
This is a huge book – 11″ x 17″. Printed in the United States on #100 Mohawk paper. Sewn and bound in Michigan. Beautifully made. And it will not be reprinted. The damage to these copies could include a crushed edge or two or a warped cover. Or both. But all the pages are there, and all the pictures are pretty.
— Fitz
p.s. My email is in the “via an email to me” in the link above – but it’s fitz@lostartpress.com. Again, though, don’t email me about this until Monday at 10 a.m.
If You Haven’t Heard From Me…
I’ve responded to the first 31 “Book of Plates” emails that landed in my inbox yesterday morning at 10 a.m., and I included tracking emails on almost all the packages (which are now at the post office). So I’m afraid if you haven’t heard anything from me, yours was not among the first.
– Fitz
A Once-in-15-Years Sale
In the 15 years John and I have run this company, we’ve never had a big “sale” for our books and tools.
Sure, we’ve had to occasionally drop the price on a product we are closing out (remember “The Book of Plates?”). But we’ve tried hard to keep our prices fair and consistent, so that we weren’t treating new customers differently than our existing ones.
Due to a number of crazy business swings caused by the pandemic, paper shortages and labor problems, we are reducing the price of 13 of our books by 40 percent until the end of August 2022. These are not slow-selling books we are trying to offload. The sale includes all of my “anarchist” series books.
Instead, this is a way to reduce inventory that we built up in the dark days of the pandemic. We are now paying a lot to store it in a climate-controlled warehouse, and that expense is becoming annoying. So here is your chance to get some of our best titles at a price you won’t see again.
Prices are effective immediately through midnight Aug. 31, 2022. You can see everything that is on sale on this page. Here are the specifics.
“The Anarchist’s Tool Chest” by Christopher Schwarz. Retail: $51. Sale price: $31.
“The Anarchist’s Design Book” by Christopher Schwarz. Retail: $54. Sale price: $32.
“The Anarchist’s Workbench” by Christopher Schwarz. Retail: $31. Sale price: $17.
“The Woodworker’s Pocketbook” edited by Charles Hayward. Retail: $16. Sale price $10.
“Calvin Cobb: Radio Woodworker!” by Roy Underhill. Retail: $33. Sale price $19.
“The Intelligent Hand” by David Savage. Retail: $55. Sale price $33.
“Make a Joint Stool from a Tree” by Jennie Alexander and Peter Follansbee. Retail: $31. Sale price: $19.
“Make a Chair from a Tree” by Jennie Alexander. Retail: $38. Sale price: $23.
“Shaker Inspiration” by Christian Becksvoort. Retail: $48. Sale price $29.
“Stanley Tool Catalog” Retail: $29. Sale price: $17.
“Art of Joinery” by Joseph Moxon. Retail price: $20. Sale price: $12.
“Woodworking in Estonia” by Ants Viires. Retail price: $33. Sale price $20.
“Charles Hayward on Joinery” by Charles Hayward. Retail price: $42. Sale price: $25
We also have a couple other non-book items for sale:
Design Curves. Retail price: $42. Sale price: $25.
Lost Art Press hat. Retail price: $48. Sale price: $19.
Crucible Bench Square. Retail price: $42. Sale price: $25
If you have been a long-time customer then you know this is highly unusual. We hope we won’t have to repeat this sort of sale until there is another world-shaking event (which is to say, never).
— Christopher Schwarz
Re-listed in Local Blem Sale – Roubo Deluxe
We had to relist our one copy of Deluxe Roubo on Furniture from the Blem Sale (along with a copy of “By Hound & Eye,” plus we still have some “Book of Plates.”) So IF YOU ARE LOCAL or are willing to travel tomorrow:
The books are listed here in Chris’ eBay store. They are all 50 percent off retail. They are listed for pickup only with no shipping options. If you buy one, you (or your spouse, child or buddy) must pick it up on Dec. 23. We can’t ship it to you – we don’t have the boxes or packing material here in Covington. If you beg me (Megan Fitzpatrick) to mail you one, I will say no. So please, please, please don’t make this uncomfortable or weird for us. And especially don’t email help@lostartpress.com. They are dealing with holiday craziness and don’t have anything to do with this blem sale.
– Fitz
