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It's a gem of a book - I always try to get reference books and those on craft, in paperback as I find it easier to browse through them and find what I need! Thanks for the heads up on the ebook.
 
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It's a gem of a book - I always try to get reference books and those on craft, in paperback as I find it easier to browse through them and find what I need! Thanks for the heads up on the ebook.
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I do too. Nifty size, carry it in my handbag all the time.
 
Stephen King recommended this book in his memoir 'On Writing' - Have been using it for years. Great to see that it's free to download - hard copy costs less that £5.
 
I'd heard about this but never found it before now. Thanks, @Paul Whybrow .

Disappointed it has so little to say about fashion in menswear, though.
 
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