Book cover for "Made to Last: A Compendium of Artisans, Trades & Projects" by Vanessa Murray from Chronicle Department, featuring a dark blue background with white text and small tool icons.
A book cover titled "Made to Last: A Compendium of Artisans, Trades & Projects" by Chronicle Department on a dark background, featuring illustrations of tools on top. The back cover text delves into handcrafted products, DIY projects, creativity, and the art of repairing vintage items.
A workshop setting perfect for DIY projects features a wooden shelf filled with various hand tools, including hammers, a plane, and other woodworking instruments, showcasing unique products from Chronicle Department's "Made to Last: A Compendium of Artisans, Trades & Projects.
A catalog page showcasing the "Made to Last: A Compendium of Artisans, Trades & Projects" by Chronicle Department. On the left side, there are photos of individuals engaging in various DIY projects from the book. The right side contains a detailed description of the compendium, outlining its specifications, included materials, and step-by-step project guides. The highlight of this feature is its "Made to Last" theme that emphasizes durability and reliability in every project presented.
A man standing outdoors next to a bamboo bicycle, with a text description about DIY bamboo bicycle making on the right page. This unique product exemplifies the essence of craftsmanship found in "Made to Last: A Compendium of Artisans, Trades & Projects" by Chronicle Department.
A detailed spread in a woodworking magazine showcasing DIY projects and images of wood turning, featuring the book "Made to Last: A Compendium of Artisans, Trades & Projects" by Chronicle Department. The content includes a woodworker at a lathe, a polished wooden bowl, and various unique products. Text boxes provide information on techniques and tools for creating durable wooden crafts.

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In a world full of mass production and copyright infringement, there is a movement emerging that is focused on sourcing unique and independently created products that are made to last. This title is a celebration of these unique products and the tradespeople behind their creation.

Made to Last showcases some of the weird and wonderful products being created today – from whiskey tumblers to mushroom knives, men's shoes and bamboo bikes – with profiles of their makers and related DIY projects that invite readers to act on their inspiration and get making themselves. These DIY suggestions are as varied as the products themselves, from how to treat and care for wood furniture to making your own canvas lunch bag. The book's own beautiful design ensures that it, too, is truly made to last.

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