Books & More for Professionals & Enthusiasts Here at Artisan you will find outstanding books, videos, DVDs and other products for professionals, apprentices, and serious hobbyists. Each month we continue to add useful items from European, Canadian, and American publishers and manufacturers. Many of our books and videos are from smaller publishers and are otherwise hard-to-find. Whatever your profession or interest, you'll be happy with our excellent selection. **Authors & Publishers ** Artisan is interested in hearing from you if you are writing or have written or published a book or DVD in any of our areas of interest. If you are a publishing house and have books of interest for us, we'd like to hear from you. If you are an individual and have a manuscript, or a self-published book or DVD, don't hesitate to get in touch with us. Email Jim at jblaho@ArtisanIdeas.com.

Blacksmith Punch - Elios (Symbolic Sun) Decorative 5/8” Punch 195900 This new circular punch with a small sphere in its centre decorates metal with a symbolic sun form. The effect goes very well with many jobs. The Italian firm which produces this tool was able to obtain a hardness of 64 HRC! So, it can be used on cold iron too without deforming. Naturally, results will be more visible when used on hot metal. This punch was made in Italy with high quality German alloy steel to very high specs. It’s made to last. CLICK ON THE TITLE FOR MORE INFO  Artisan Price  NOW on sale for  $ 36.00 $ 36.00

Blacksmith Punch Set - 3 Piece D'Andrea Scalloping Punch Set 195000 These useful and interesting punches were designed specifically for forming scallop-edging on iron. It was the Italian blacksmith Antonio d’Andrea who perfected the scalloping technique using this punch and so it was named after him. They are made in Italy using the best German alloy steel and are made to last. The d’Andrea punches have a hardness of 55 HRC. There are three sizes in the set: ½”, 5/8”, and ¾”. Click on the images on the product description page to see how smiths have used the d’Andrea punches to beautify and embellish their work. CLICK ON THE TITLE FOR MORE INFO  Artisan Price  NOW on sale for  $ 90.00 $ 90.00

Early American Wrought Iron: 3 Volumes in One 0970766467 This is a wonderful old classic which has been out of print for years. It is a massive book of over 750 pages and 3000 drawings! It is actually three books in one, which explains its rather expensive price. Blue Moon Press had so many requests for this that they decided to reprint it. It is a celebration of the Village Blacksmith. It was reprinted on much better paper taking into account how dirty blacksmiths hands can be. The cover can even be wiped. It's a great resource for both blacksmiths and architects. A great way to show customers the various choices they have when selecting wrought iron hardware. CLICK ON THE TITLE FOR MORE INFO  Artisan Price  NOW on sale for  $ 124.00 $ 124.00

Italian Masters of Wrought Iron Volume II 9788860551580 This is not an update of Ciscato's bestselling 'Italian Masters of Wrought Iron'. It is an entirely new book with new photos (over 1500!). And this time it is in both italian and English. You will find the new work of well-know Italian blacksmiths but also the work of many rising stars. It's hard to believe but this book is even larger than the first and contains more photos. Space is also given in this volume to bladesmiths and their work with damascus steel. You'll see the whole panorama of contemporary Italian smithing in hundreds of beautiful photos in 'The Italian Masters of Wrought Iron volume II'. CLICK ON THE TITLE FOR MORE INFO  Artisan Price  NOW on sale for  $ 195.00 $ 195.00

Gates and Railings 2 Volume Set 200003 Purchase the 2 volumes of Gates and Railings at a special price. To our knowledge this is the only publication available dedicated to showing a wide range of contemporary gates, railings and fences which is not the catalog of a specific company or dedicated to industrially produced ironwork. This was specifically produced by Antonello Rizzo as a sourcebook for blacksmiths who produce gates and railings. Please read the product descriptions of the individual volumes for more information on each one. Text is in Italian. CLICK ON THE TITLE FOR MORE INFO  Artisan Price  NOW on sale for  $ 240.00 $ 240.00