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<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><b><i>Almost Lost Arts </i>features the stories of 20 artisans who have devoted their lives to preserving traditional techniques. </b> <p/><b>From globemakers and bookmenders to cassette tape manufacturers and neon sign makers, the profiled artisans represent a diverse mix of media, ages, genders, and cultural backgrounds.</b> <p/><b>Gorgeous photographs reveal these craftspeople's studios </b>from places like Oaxaca, Kyoto, Milan, and Tennessee. <p/>- Each maker is accompanied by an in-depth profile telling their story<br>- Features two essays that discuss the challenges and rewards of engaging deeply with the past<br>- An inspiration to makers, collectors, and history lovers <p/><b><i>Almost Lost Arts</i> is a celebration of tactile beauty and a tribute to human ingenuity. </b> <p/><b>This book takes readers in-depth with each artisan and explores how people around the world are saving traditional arts from obscurity.</b> <p/>- A visual delight and an inspirational read for anyone who treasures handmade goods: collectors, makers, and those who dream of quitting their office jobs and learning a craft<br>- The perfect gift for artists, makers, collectors, crafters, fans of vintage ephemera, history lovers, trivia buffs, travelers, parents, and millennials<br>- Elegant three-piece case and foil stamping make this a highly giftable book<br>- Great for fans of <i>Back to Basics: How to Learn and Enjoy Traditional American Skills </i>by Reader's Digest, <i>Cræft: An Inquiry Into the Origins and True Meaning of Traditional Crafts </i>by Alexander Langland, and <i>In the Company of Women: Inspiration and Advice from over 100 Makers, Artists, and Entrepreneurs</i> by Grace Bonney<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br>Emily Freidenrich is an author living in Seattle. <p/>Narayan Khandekar is the curator for the Forbes Pigment Collection at the Harvard Art Museums. <p/>Margaret Shepherd is a renowned calligrapher based in Boston.

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