SteveW Posted March 20, 2009 Share Posted March 20, 2009 Chaps, I have been thinking of picking up a book or two on the gentle art of iron walloping and have heard good things about a book by this lady called "The Backyard Blacksmith" I have also seen a book by the same lady called "The complete Blacksmith" but can't find much info on it. Is it much the same book? is it worth getting alongside the "Backyard" book or instead of it? anyone have both? All info gratefully received... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glenn Posted March 20, 2009 Share Posted March 20, 2009 Use the search engine on IForgeIron, key words Lorelei Sims and I got one hit in the IforgeIron book review section. That one hit has 31 replies in the discussion.The Backyard Blacksmith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveW Posted March 20, 2009 Author Share Posted March 20, 2009 Hiya Glenn, I read the thread a little while ago and everyone seems to recommend "The Backyard Blacksmith" but, and I probably didn't make it quite clear, what I need to know is, is "The Complete Blacksmith" the same book under a different title? Is it significantly different to the first book to make it worth getting in its own right or is it basically the same thing? :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimbob Posted March 20, 2009 Share Posted March 20, 2009 did a google search for the complete blacksmith it comes up as being printed in England by Apple the cover appears to be the same as the "the backyard blacksmith". i didn't check the print date ....hope this helps! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CurlyGeorge Posted March 21, 2009 Share Posted March 21, 2009 Steve, Lorelei also wrote The Complete Blacksmith. She only lives about 30 miles from me. I bought the Backyard Blacksmith from her. If you would like to contact her, here is her email address: lorelei@blacksmithchic.com . She can explain the difference between the two books. Hope this helps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt in NY Posted March 21, 2009 Share Posted March 21, 2009 I'd recommend it if you like pictures. Not a bad book, but not too in depth. There are many better books, IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CurlyGeorge Posted March 21, 2009 Share Posted March 21, 2009 Hey Steve. Just talked with Lorelei. She said that those books have the same content, just a different cover. She hasn't seen a copy of the Complete Blacksmith, yet. The publisher hasn't sent her a copy, yet. But she said that if you send her a copy, she'll let you pick out a t-shirt from her web site and she'll send it to you. Lorelei Sims - Artist Blacksmith / Welcome to the Vortex of Hot Metal . Also, Matt is correct that it is heavy on the pix. Still, not a bad book. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveW Posted March 21, 2009 Author Share Posted March 21, 2009 Many thanks for the info guys, I'm glad I didn't order both together now I'm surprised the publisher didn't send her a copy, but I'll see what I can do. thanks again chaps! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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