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The Repair Shop: A Make Do and Mend Handbook (2019, Hardcover)
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About this product
Product Identifiers
PublisherBBC Books
eBay Product ID (ePID)3032134826
Product Key Features
Book TitleThe Repair Shop: a Make Do and Mend Handbook (Hardback)
AuthorJay Blades, Karen Farrington
FormatHardback
LanguageEnglish
TopicHouses, Leisure, Love, Lifestyle, Repairing, Books, Hobbies
Publication Year2019
Dimensions
Item Weight414 g
Item Height220 mm
Item Width173 mm
Depth20mm
Additional Product Features
SubjectsLeisure, Hobbies & Lifestyle
CityLondon
Ratings and reviews
Most relevant reviews
- 11 Sep, 2019Most favourable review
Brilliant underplay of the skill of the team
It reminds me of the somewhat complex procedures that your talented colleagues undergo in order to repair other people's meaningful treasures, all of which are done with love and passion. Although the book explains some basic tools required, highlighting specific repairs of sentimental value, most repairs undertaken require knowledge and skills most simply haven't got and are sometimes best left to the experts. The programme clearly shows the dedication, passion and determination the team have in achieving a pleasing finish whilst respecting the age or historic background of each item.Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
- 07 Aug, 2019Most critical review
The Repair Shop book - basic/light weight content unlike the TV programme.
The book is nicely presented and arrived in good condition and on time. Unfortunately, I found the content very basic and I was expecting a bit more meat on the bones by way of content. I would not recommend the book, I felt a waste of money.Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
- 13 Nov, 2019
easy read to grip your interest.
gives an insight into what can be done to restore loved older items. it is only a brief description as every item will be slightly different, but gives at least a starting point to get you started.a brief but easy reading book to get your interest working.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 25 Mar, 2020
Photo's would have been an improvement
I feel that it has been produced very cheaply. Content good, but it would have been much better if there had been photographic contentVerified purchase: YesCondition: New
- 07 Jul, 2021
Repair shop
Very good book, bought used copy but found had not been used much almost new( included as bookmarks till receipt and receipt for premier lodge together will instructions for restoring item seemed to have been used as bookmarks! Book arrived early but package wea open but book still intact.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 24 Jul, 2020
good but lacks information
this is a great little book my only comment is shame products they use are not shown eg cleaners glue etcVerified purchase: YesCondition: New
- 10 Mar, 2020
A brilliant read!
This is a not only an informative book but also had lots of tips on how to look after your favourite items which could be furniture, pictures, ornaments etc., It is written in a warm and slightly humourous way...enjoy!Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
- 12 Aug, 2020
Rubbish, Rubbish, Rubbish!!!
This is the biggest load of rubbish I have ever seen! Thrown together on the back of a great BBC programme. Jay Blade aught to be ashamed of putting his name to it! I would send it back but am not going to waste the postage on it. Not one picture of the craftsmen and women, very cheaply produced!Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
- 16 Jun, 2020
Disappointed
Very disappointed. Nothing like it reads on the write up. I was expecting a book full of tips and information on how to use some of the techniques they used on the series. Instead it tells you about the tools used by the craftsmen and what project they liked working in the show. Photos of the stars would have been a good idea to include in the book.Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
- 05 Feb, 2020
Saying it is a guide is misleading. It needs to have a lot more technical content to satisfy that
I thought it would be full of the ways things are done not memorable moments. It would have helped having more illustrations such as showing the silver hallmarks. Having just one example from each restorer is very poor.Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
