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One man's attempt to get 500 years behind

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Author: Scott Perkins Writes

Washington-based Writer, Puppeteer, History Nut, Craftsman, Toymaker, and Sculptor of Reluctant Media. Author of 'Howard Carter Saves the World' Crooked Cat Press (UK & US) 2015
A bookbinder (me) using a plough
February 10, 2019 Scott Perkins Writes

Jost Amman’s Book Plough – 16th Century Problem-Solving

A modern book press sitting atop a 16th century style press
January 13, 2019 Scott Perkins Writes

What I did on my Christmas vacation…

November 20, 2018November 21, 2018 Scott Perkins Writes

A Quick Book Plough Experiment

November 18, 2018 Scott Perkins Writes

Where I’m at and Where I’m Going

November 14, 2018 Scott Perkins Writes

Ploughshares: The round plough blade of the early modern bookbinder

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The Eternal Apprentice

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Originally known as the “School of the Renaissance Artisan”, this began as a one year project by writer & humorist Scott Perkins exploring the trades and crafts of 16th century England: 54 trade guilds in 52 weeks.

The real story began when he failed. Join us for the ongoing story of one man’s artisanal renaissance…

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