Golfer And Golf

The Clubmaker's Art: Antique Golf Clubs & Their History

Description

The Clubmaker's Art is the most complete, authoritative, and stunningly beautiful book ever produced on antique golf clubs. Eminent golf club collector, dealer, and historian, Jeffery Ellis leads you on an incredible journey into the minds and workshops of golf's greatest craftsmen, exploring the remarkable evolution of the equipment of the game. Sumptuously illustrated with 800 full-color photographs depicting more than 640 antique clubs, The Clubmaker's Art reveals the most astonishing array of sporting equipment ever assembled.

Exhaustively researched and impeccably documented, the text describes in rich detail more than 1000 rare and innovative clubs, and brings to life the fascinating artisans who created and used them. Combining insightful historical information with entertaining anecdotes and quotations, Ellis vividly captures the exquisite artistry of the game and its equipment.

The Clubmaker's Art is for everyone who loves the game of golf. It is an absolute necessity for collectors and students of the game. It will be the standard reference work in the field for decades to come and a treasured possession of everyone who owns it.

Reviews

Rating: 5 / 5
Date: 2002-03-17
Summary: "A Must Have for the Avid Collector"

Without doubt this is the most beautiful and fascinating compendium of antique golf clubs you will ever come across. It is well worth every penny. The illustrations are superb and the content flawless. You will be amazed at the splendour of the Clubmakers Art.

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Rating: 5 / 5
Date: 1998-10-07
Summary: "A GREAT GIFT!!!"

I recently recieved this book as a gift for my birthday from my wife. I was highly impressed with the fine quality and craftmanship of this work of art. I plan to give this book to my friends that are as interested in golf as I am, and even to the ones who don't like golf! No one could ever be displeased with this book! My compiments to Jeff Ellis on his accomplishment.

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Rating: 5 / 5
Date: 1998-06-02
Summary: "An excellent work of art!"

The Clubmaker's Art is a magnificent example of hard work and dedication to the golf industry. I received the book recently, and I couldn't be happier with what I got. The pictures are so life like, and they pop out at you. This is the best example of quality in the writing industy, and I think that every golf collecter, lover, and player must get this book!

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Rating: 5 / 5
Date: 1998-05-06
Summary: "An interesting document of golf clubs. A must have!"

I haven't seen a better book! The auther clearly spent a lot of time on this work of art. It is a must have for all collecters, and all golf fanatics. If you are looking for a father's day gift, this is perfect! If you have any doubts, I advise you to buy it anyway. It will definitly be worth your while!