Look on facebook for a group called abok, abbreviation for ashleys book of. The ashley book of knots is an encyclopedia of knots written and illustrated by the american artist clifford w. The majority of pages are undamaged with minimal creasing or tearing, minimal pencil underlining of text, no highlighting of text, no writing in margins. A book that has been read but is in good condition. The book includes 4,000 knots, with all the varieties of shipboard knots as well as knots used by butchers, steeplejacks, electric linesmen, knitters, cobblers, surgeons, poachers and cowboys. His drawings abound in humor and the text is full of colorful anecdotes. How to tie the worlds 25 mostuseful knots, comes with nylon cord, colorcoded to the illustrations, that the reader pushes through holes on each heavystock page, thus allowing practicetying of all 24 knots in paintbynumber. This is probably the most important book on the subject, and has more knots listed than any other book.
Members of book of knots have played or worked with. They range from the the ashley book of knots, the bible of the subject with 3,800 different knots and 7,000 illustrations to the klutz book of knots. He included a whole chapter on rope tricks and puzzles. But i had given no thought atthat time to writing a book of knots. The book contains exactly 3854 numbered entries and an estimated 7000 illustrations. Every practical knotwhat it looks like, who uses it, where it comes from, and how to tie it at. Then you get to issues of yes, the author has been dead for 80 years, but the guy who wrote the preface to the third edition is still alive, and the illustrator has only been dead for 60. I didnt remember the name of this book until i bought another knot book and was prompted to view the ashley book of knots. First published in 1944, it was the culmination of over 11 years of work. The weavers of eternity paracord tutorials 23,085 views 3. He went from purely decorative knots with no practical value to knots applied to industrial use. Knots in books and articles around the world are frequently referenced back to ashleys book. Paracord handle wrap procedure scribd handle paracord procedure scribd wrap essential knots every survivalist. Today you have synthetic cordage in a variety of shapes, colors, sizes and textures.
The ashley book of knots and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. There are over 7,000 drawings of 3,900 knots and their application in the 619 page knot tyers tome. The ashley book of knots by ashley clifford w abebooks. Clifford ashley took notes on knots for over 40 years of his life, and then labored for over 11 years to produce the most comprehensive reference of knots and ropework ever written. Mary kate and ashley olsen book lot of 8 new adventures. Published in 1944, this book is still the number one reference to all things knotting. The ospies have been ousted, and the very face of the nation has been changed in the process. The dust jacket for hard covers may not be included. In just about any capacity that a rope can be utilized has found its way into the ashley book of knots. J ashley every practical knot what it looks like wlw uses it wlrere it comes from and how to tie it with 7, 000 drawings representing over 3,800 knots by clifford ashley author ojthe yankee whaler with amendments by geoffrey budworth, international guild of knot tyers hell allow his superiors on board to be tolerably. And clifford ashley is probably the world authority on the subject, so this should be for experts the definitive book. Very minimal damage to the cover including scuff marks, but no holes or tears. But in this attractive, wellorganized archive of more than 3,900 different knotspresented through 7,000 illustrationsthe art of knot tying lives on, both as a historical.
In the meantime, if anyone wants a free copy of the voluminous ashleys book of knots, theres a free download available at scribd. Every practical knotwhat it looks like, who uses it, where it comes from, and how to tie it. Ashley was an antique dealer and artist, who spent eleven years writing his magnum opus, the ashley book of knots, and died three years after its 1944. The ashley book of knots takes us back to a time when knots saved lives and put dinner on the table. Paracord zipper pull 550 paracord rope knots macrame knots tying knots rope crafts diy and crafts the knot paracord projects. Featuring every practical knot, what it looks like, who uses it, where it comes from and how to tie it. Describes every practical knot, what it looks like, where it comes from, and how to tie it. Born in 1881 in new bedford, massachusetts, clifford w. Media in category the ashley book of knots the following 7 files are in this category, out of 7 total. Ashley and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Ashley had a keen sense of history and the book is filled with not only the history of individual knots, but the history of trades and how they utilized knots. This book and a piece of cord will open a new and challenging world of practical adventure to readers of all ages.
The book of knots was formed in 2003 by three core band members joel hamilton, matthias bossi and tony maimone at hamilton and maimones brooklyn based studio g. Ashley book of knots by clifford ashley, hardcover. Inscribed and dated by author winner, ethel wilson fiction prize bc book prizeslonglisted for the dublin impac literary award a sharp and gritty novel told in multiple voices, anatomy of a girl gang is the powerful story of a gang of teenage girls in vancouver called the black roses, a. This is lifes ground floor, the everyday battle against the smallscale forces of chaos.
The entries include knot instructions, uses, and some histories, categorized by type or function. In this short video i ramble a bit on the rumors of the ashley book of knots becoming public domain. Paracord knife merchant marine fish camp ropes bushcraft knots braids pdf printable. I first came across the ashley book of knots in the late 60s when i was a teenager. Buy the ashley book of knots main by ashley, clifford w. The revolution has come and gone, with amberlough city striving to rebuild itself from the ashes. Longterm survival guide 101 uses for paracord rope arrow free 30day trial scribd. In the course of a modern lifetime, it is not the struggle that receives the most notice. Ashley is the definitive and magnificent work on knots and knottying. Ashleys book of knots ill be doing my knots and twig fire this weekend. Whether out at sea or in a pioneer cabin, knots were a part of daily life, one that is nearly lost today.
Strange as it seems to the land lubber, there is a bottomless market for books on knots. He gives an interesting explanation of the revival of interest in knots, on land and sea which is that the radio supplies entertainment while leaving hands free for other. More information about this seller contact this seller 5. The ashley book of knots pdf on dropbox knots, paracord. Open library is an initiative of the internet archive, a 501c3 nonprofit, building a digital library of internet sites and other cultural artifacts in digital form. Ashley has devoted eleven years to writing this book, and it is based on forty years of looking for, trying out, and thinking up new knots. Clifford ashley the ashley book of knots the most comprehensive resource for knots and ropework ever published. Here are approximately 3900 different kinds, from simple hitches to marlinspike seamanship.
Hand knots in their account records, termed quipus. The book of knots is an american experimental art rock band including matthias bossi, joel hamilton, carla kihlstedt and tony maimone history. Ashleys book of knots in pdf my understanding is that for written works the expires 75 years after the death of the author. First published in 1944, and reprinted many times since then, the latest reissue of this magnificent book contains, for the first time, fully illustrated details of all minor amendments and corrections that have come to light over the years. The ashley book of knots free ebook download as pdf file. Ashley, is the definitive reference work on knots, splices, and ropework in general. It references some 3800 knots with over 7000 handdrawn diagrams. You can open the book to nearly any page and read a fascinating story about a knot, a vocation, a way of life, how and why people use knots, the different materials used with knots.
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