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BOOK REVIEW: “The art of Carving Netsuke” by Peter Benson

Not so much a review as a piece of information. For anyone interested in producing very small scale carvings, of which Netsuke must be the most highly developed form,  this book by Peter Benson covers all aspects of the art and will provide a very welcome and useful introduction. The book includes chapters on  such …
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An Ostrich from France

The photo shows a piece of work by a French woodworker, Monsieur Yves Perrin, which I came across at a country fair in central France some 5 years ago. I was impressed with the humour of his work , which included various other animals in odd and funny situations.