Books like Made by hand by Mark Frauenfelder

The Art of Fermentation is a definitive guide that translates the science, history, and practical techniques of fermentation into clear, step‑by‑step instructions for beginners and experts alike.

Richard Sennett explores how the pursuit of craftsmanship – the dedication to skillful, purposeful work – shapes human motivation, identity and society, arguing that true mastery arises from practice, materials and a cohesive cultural sense of work rather than pure competition.

"Today's craft world has emerged as a marriage between historical technique, punk culture, and the DIY ethos, also influenced by traditional handiwork, modern aesthetics, politics, feminism, and art. It is no longer simply about cross-stitching samplers or painting floral scrolls on china. Instead, it embraces a vibrant movement of artists, crafters, and designers working in traditional and nontraditional media." "The heart of the new wave of craft is the community. Participants share ideas and encouragement through websites, bless, boutiques, galleries, and craft fairs. Together they have forged a new economy and lifestyle based on creativity, determination, and networking. Faythe Levine has traveled 19,000 miles to document the handmade scene in the film Handmade Nation, and she and Cortney Heimerl bring together the raw, fresh, and radical results in this comprehensive book. Twenty-four artists from Olympia, Washington, to Providence, Rhode Island, and everywhere in between show their work and discuss their lives. Texts by Andrew Wagner, Garth Johnson, Callie Janoff, Betsy Greer, and Susan Seal supply a critical view to the tight-knit community. For those who are a part of the emerging handmade nation, or just interested in viewing it from afar, this book is an essential introduction."--BOOK JACKET.

If you've ever thought about pursuing a self-sufficient lifestyle on your own rural homestead or survival retreat but feared you didn't have the money or skills to do it, you simply must read this book. It is a goldmine of practical steps and instructions to take you from dreaming about an off-grid, independent lifestyle to living one!

This book shows how to live a more sustainable life that everyone can access, whether living in the city, the suburbs, or the country. Sharing their experiences, tips, and techniques, father-and-son team Dick and James Strawbridge show how to make the practical changes that will have a big impact on your life without having to transform your lifestyle. Covering eco projects, plant-by-plant and animal-by-animal identification, how to produce little or no waste and to remove our dependence upon fossil fuels, and so much more, Self Sufficiency for the 21st Century includes something for everyone -- from urban apartment dwellers to suburbanites to those living in the countryside. Structured around three sections -- The Home, The Plot, and Traditional Knowledge -- wide-ranging projects are presented with step-by-step photography, clear guidance, and a great sense of fun. - Publisher.

Foxfire 5 is a collection of vignettes from the rural life of the American South in the late 19th century.

A vivid look at Southern folk pottery traditions—from pug mills and ash glazes to groundhog kilns—and the associated country life customs of mule swapping and chicken fighting.

Presents the handshape for each letter of the American manual alphabet accompanied by an object whose name begins with that letter.

Once the domain of the domestic, craft has now infiltrated every creative sphere - including food, fashion, fine art and architecture. The ultimate guide to over 30 new and old crafting techniques, each chapter of this book includes a short historical overview of the craft, with design notes and explanations of key techniques helping beginners to get started. Tools and methods are explored through a combination of hand-drawn illustrations and photography.