Author:John Plant
THE PERFECT GIFT FOR SURVIVALISTS, OUTDOOR LOVERS AND ARMCHAIR ADMIRERS OF PRIMITIVE TECHNOLOGY.
Disconnect from digital and reconnect with your inner caveman.
BUILD. COOK. HUNT. HEAT. SURVIVE.
COULD YOU THRIVE IN THE WILDERNESS?
The most primitive human skills unite us all, yet we live in an age more detached than ever. Reconnect with the earth and learn how to build things by hand from scratch, guided by the creator of the world’s most popular primitive technology YouTube channel, John Plant.
Watched by millions online, this is the first time Primitive Technology’s ancient methods, rooted in fire, stone, earth, water and plants, have been comprehensively laid out in a book. Through illustrations, photographs and instruction, learn how to create something useful from natural resources and become skilled in the art of fire starting, pottery making, shelter building, spear throwing, basket crafting and much more.
Whether you are a seasoned survivalist, a lover of the outdoors or an armchair admirer, these primitive crafts teach us all something about the fundamentals of human life on earth.
This book is stuffed with practical tips and inspirational advice and is for everyone, aged 16 to 60, who wants to discover their own personal style and to build the confidence to celebrate it
—— Irish Indendepent on Pippa: Simple Tips to Live BeautifullyFrom how to get ready in 10 minutes to the essential items every woman needs in her wardrobe and easy ways to create a beautiful home; this is a book that has you covered
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—— Good Book GuideIt's absolutely epic
—— Doireann GarrihyThis book is a must for any strong, independent women who don't need no man in the gaff!
—— STELLARGenius
—— Lovin.ieGathered here is the Cork-born Londoner’s fund of home improvement tips and hacks along with a slick visual look by the sometimes-illustrator’s own hand
—— Irish IndependentThe thinking woman’s Instagram go-to for essential tips on all sorts of useful home advice, Laura De Barra’s taught us more than we ever knew we needed to know about how to properly clean a dishwasher filter, fix a faulty window lock and get stubborn marks off bathroom tiles. Hint: they’ll come off. They always come off.
—— Houseandhome.ieWho knew that watching someone descale a dishwasher could be compelling viewing?
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—— Image Interiors & LivingI feel a curious joy of life when I am around David Tang. He knows best
—— Eva HerzigovaA degree course in 21st-century decorum. It will make an aristocrat out of an arriviste
—— Duke of MarlboroughSharply funny and surprisingly informative. I would rather read style notes from the pen of Tang than any other source on the planet
—— Joanna LumleyEloquent and humorous
—— Eric SchmidtDavid is a life-changer
—— Mario TestinoFilled with valuable advice. Amusingly written and a real pleasure to read
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—— Barry HumphriesA marvellous compendium of good manners and good sense in society, reinforced with insight and sly humour
—— Wilbur SmithAnyone who wants to move up the social ladder, or avoid sliding down, must read Rules for Modern Life. It is the essential primer for 21st century social success
—— Geordie GreigHilarious and edifying. Absolutely essential reading about the nuances as well as the complexities of life today
—— Dame Julia Peyton-JonesI have long admired David's irrepressible humour, quick wit and keen eye for style. This anthology is a collection of indispensable wisdom
—— Lord FosterA perfect compendium of distinguished, humorous and polished advice for a gentlemanly way of living
—— Leonardo FerragamoDavid Tang has never held a commonplace opinion in his life. He is the most provocative, amusing, sophisticated, counter-intuitive and energetic man I know, and these qualities are present on every single page of this remarkable anthology
—— Nicholas ColeridgeWise, witty and wicked, with useful advice for living
—— Anouska HempelDavid Tang is a living treasure, a unique polymath, equally at ease thinking inside and outside the box, East, West, modern, old, refined or not. His 'rules' are anything but conventional, they are refreshing and humorous reflections on our daily actions, much more than a code of conduct
—— Nicolas BerggruenGenuinely hilarious. David was the only person who could make my father laugh (and who incidentally rated him and only him as being at his level as a club owner)
—— Robin BirleyDavid Tang is an astute observer of the social scene with a wicked sense of humour. A most welcome read in these dark times
—— Adrian ZechaDavid Tang is my 'UNCLE DAVE': Unique, Notorious, Charismatic, Lovable, Eccentric, Daring, Anal, Vivacious, Enigmatic
—— Kate MossCan't wait to read it
—— Axl Rose