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Binding: Hardcover
Dewey Decimal Number: 623.81223
EAN: 9781574090086
ISBN: 1574090089
Label: Sheridan House
Manufacturer: Sheridan House
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 186
Publication Date: 1998-04
Publisher: Sheridan House
Studio: Sheridan House
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After his classic cutter became unfit for ocean sailing, Gary Schwarzman decided to follow his dream & have a new custom-designed sailboat built out of wood…
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"Small' non-fiction books can be real literary gems that transcend their subject matter. Jim Paul's "Catapult - Harry and I Build a Siege Weapon" and Mark Kurlansky's "Cod" are good examples of literary non-fiction wherein obscure topics are presented in a way that shows real wit and insight into the human condition. I'll never build a trebuchet or fish commercially, but by God I did enjoy being in those worlds while turning the pages.
The Architect's Apprentice isn't one of those books, which limits its appeal to anyone who doesn't share a passion for sailing. It's a frank, honest discussion of the process of building a custom sailboat, from dream to delivery. Part process guide and part confessional, the book examines every aspect of building a new boat and the pitfalls therein. It clearly details the relationships between owner, designer, and builder, and is unsentimental about the flash points.
It's a fast read and, for sailors, generally a fun one. But it isn't one I'll re-read for the pure joy of it. Rather, it should be considered a good reference for anyone pondering construction of a custom boat. The boat in question here is wood, but the concepts presented should also serve those considering a custom composite or even a customized production boat.
The Architect's Apprentice is good resource. It just isn't art.
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THE ARCHITECT'S APPRENTICE is a book about the conception, design, and construction of a dream that became a beautiful wooden sailboat. More than that, however, it is a book about people involved in the process of bringing an idea to reality. Being human, they do not always have the same agenda, and the author skillfully builds a fascinating account of their personalities, interactions, and conflicts. There is not a happy ending for all of them.
Anyone who enjoyed Tracy Kidder's best seller HOUSE, will enjoy this book.
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