{"product_id":"the-kaufmann-mercantile-guide-how-to-split-wood-shuck-an-oyster-and-master-other-simple-pleasures-hardcover","title":"The Kaufmann Mercantile Guide: How to Split Wood, Shuck an Oyster, and Master Other Simple Pleasures - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eSebastian Kaufmann\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eAlexandra Redgrave\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eJessica Hundley\u003c\/b\u003e (Editor)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAn information-packed visual field guide to what we ought to know how to do, and what we'd like to learn how to do, from the legendary craftsmanship-focused Kaufmann Mercantile brand.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFrom the founders of Kaufmann Mercantile, a bespoke curator of well-designed goods, comes this no-nonsense guidebook to living well. Building from a philosophy of slow living with a focus on functionality and quality, \u003ci\u003eThe Kaufmann Mercantile Guide \u003c\/i\u003eis an accessible reference book for the utilitarian in all of us. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e This comprehensive field guide to life shares Kaufmann Mercantile's collective expertise on 48 helpful life skills that range from essential know-how--from frying an egg to tying a tie to brewing coffee perfectly--to aspirational expertise--like splitting wood, building a fire, or shucking an oyster. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Organized into five instructional sections, each prefaced by an expert, this handsome coffee table book includes original artwork that visually walks you through each \"how-to\" step. Browse these sumptuous pages to explore such topics as: \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Kitchen: How to care for cast-iron pans, preserve fresh herbs, and saber a Champagne bottle \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Outdoors: How to master basic knots, fix a flat bike tire, and forage for wild edibles \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Home: How to make natural cleaning products, stock a toolbox, and frame and hang art \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Gardening: How to grow a tomato, save a seed, and build a birdfeeder \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Grooming: How to sew a button and mend a hem, fold a pocket square, and organize a closet \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Supplemental sidebars feature the best tool for the job, whether it's top-quality rawhide-and-ash snowshoes, a dibber for planting, or flammable smoking bags for making authentic BBQ. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Amusing, instructive, and endlessly entertaining, this is a well-considered collection of how-to's, perfect for anyone who wants to live a slow and thoughtful life or a gift for men or women who aspire to do so.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSebastian Kaufmann is CEO and founder of Kaufmann Mercantile. Originally conceived as a blog, Sebastian's strategic vision led the company's growth to a full-scale e-commerce brand, offering the finest-made products from over 300 of the world's best manufacturers in more than 20 countries. The company's dedication to sourcing and selling ethically made and hand-picked items carries across in its careful consideration and selection criteria, as well as its commitment to telling the stories of those who made them. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Prior to founding Kaufmann Mercantile, Sebastian co-founded music video and commercial film production company Draw Pictures, where he helmed the company as CEO. In addition, he founded feature film development company Six Neighborhood Films in 2003.\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 228\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.9 x 8.6 x 7.1 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e October 06, 2015\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53438402265395,"sku":"9781616893996","price":27.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/s3xxpj-vy.myshopify.com\/products\/the-kaufmann-mercantile-guide-how-to-split-wood-shuck-an-oyster-and-master-other-simple-pleasures-hardcover","provider":"The Celestial Starlit Phoenix ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}