In the Craftsman Style - Fine Woodworking

This book is a collection of «arts & crafts furniture»-related articles from writers in Fine Woodworking. These articles are divided into three sections -- only one of which is a «project» section -- and two of which include topics such as design issues and appropriate woodworking techniques. The chapter on ammonia fuming, for example, is the most detailed Ive seen in any similar book. Made me want to go out & fume something.Also scattered throughout these three sections are many beautiful photos of finished pieces, many of which are contemporary, one-off adaptations of the arts & crafts movement. Influences include Gus Stickley, Greene & Greene, etc. The drawback for me is the lack of plans for most of the pieces pictured -- its just not that kind of book.The Morris chair on the cover, for example, is not part of the books «project» section and you wont learn how to make one inside. I had been looking for project plans for this version of the Morris (Stickleys #369, I believe) and was a bit disappointed to find that this book has only some beautiful photos of this one as part of the ammonia discussion.Experienced furniture makers should find the breadth of design in these pages quite inspiring, I think, and many will also find a wealth of good suggestions for technique. The editors intent seems to be to arm the reader with a knowledge of techniques and examples of other craftsmens work in this style, but not necessarily to provide a lot of projects (particularly «authentic» projects) to copy.Those looking for step-by-step help through a gallery of accessible projects would do well to start elsewhere. This is more of a continuation of Fine Woodworking magazine -- its written by designers/craftsmean, for designers/craftsmen.Im glad its on my bookshelf I just felt a little misled by its cover.