New Bushcraft book

[Aliwren]

Just been sent this link to a new bushcraft book which is on pre order. Anyone know more about it?

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Bushcraft-S...0903055?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1185427698&sr=1-4

 

[mace242]

http://www.wild-live.org/ is the website of the author. Can't say I've heard of him - let us know it it's any good.

 

[Goose]

The author is a member of this forum.

 

[Womble]

Ohh yes, so it is.

 

[Angus Og]

Cheaper at Play.com and free P&P

 

[mace242]

Yeah? Is it a new book - you'd think he'd say if it was, or perhaps offer a copy for the bushcraft mag for review. Just a thought.

 

[Mikey P]

Well, I don't know the author and my copy arrived today, and....








.... it's actually pretty damn good! It's clear, informative and with a lot of colour photos that plainly show a number of different bushcraft skills from the usual (bow drill) to the less usual (diarrhoea remedies from oak bark, adding 'taste' back into boiled water). The good thing about the photos is you actually see what something is supposed to look like in real life, rather than a line diagram of an 'ideal' result which you are unlikely to achieve.

It doesn't cover everything (what book does?) but I think that, whilst this would be a great book for beginners, more experienced people would certainly learn something new too.

Oh, but the website is rubbish - shop doesn't work. Can't get everything right, eh?

 

[Miggers]

I picked up a copy at the bookshop in Bicester Shopping Village for 2.99, they also had some Ray Mears for a bargain too... Made traipsing around after my wife worthwhile...

 

[Mikey P]

BTW, you won't like it if you are into knife porn as the vast majority of tools shown/used are flint or bone. Unusual in a bushcraft book...and quite refreshing!

 

[Greg]

Just to echo Mickey P's words mine arrived yesterday too, its quite a good and interesting read with quite a bit of good info for the bushcraft newbee, and the experienced amongst you aswell.
One thing though, the book is alot larger than I thought it would be, put it this way its the size of a thin A4 folder! So its not exactly ideal to take with you into the woods...

 

[Lore]

I went on the Primitive Living 1 Course from Wildlive last year. I would recommend the course to everybody. I think that Loz Has recently met Anthonio and done one of his courses. I have just received a copy of Bushcraft Skills. Its like doing the course again. Antonio doesn't know me as my fourm name so I am not trying to please anyone but I have to say that I really like the book. One comment I have read about people who like knives alot ( I am one of them) is that in this book Anthonio uses a piece of flint to do alot of tasks is that we have to be prepared to use whatever is available. Sometimes we may not even have flint. Anyway I think Its a good read it has good information Its like doing the course allover again so that can't be bad. Just in case Anthonio looks at this I am the one who sent you photos last year that some of which ended up on your website. wild-live.org

 

[jojo]

I picked up a copy of it a week ago from a garden centre for £3.99. Quite good book, clear pictures, informative text, I'd definitely recommend it.

 

[acw_akkermans]

Yeah? Is it a new book - you'd think he'd say if it was, or perhaps offer a copy for the bushcraft mag for review. Just a thought.

Hi all,

Yes, it is a new book. I did not bring it up on this forum, because I felt it was not my place to do so. I am, however, very happy with it, and very proud!

Apart from the odd use of modern equipment such as the mention of a survival-tin, the use of a solar-still (To purify) and some other water purifying equipment (in a modern context), the entire book is filled with skills that are carried out only by "primitive" means. That means essentially that not a single post-Neolithic tool is needed for any of the skills discussed. This fact, plus the amount of pictures I was able to include (Step-by-step pictures for nearly every skill covered) made me decide to write the book.

I have suggested to Tony and Stuart that I would be happy to send them a copy that could be used as a review or for whatever other purpose BCUK feels appropriate.

I appreciate the comment about the web-site and in particular the shop. We have been away a lot this year teaching courses at home as well as abroad, and simply have not had the time until now to do something about it. My sincere apologies.
I hope to have the web-site fixed up within the next few days, before we have to be off to Israel for more courses. (What a fantastic job!)

Due to the nature of this forum, I would LOVE to hear all the comments about this book and encourage you to discuss anything about it. You may just encourage me to hurry up with part 2 !!
However, I don't think it is appropriate for me to answer any comments or opinions about the book in this thread, or indeed in the entire forum. So, if you have any questions, comments or [FONT=&quot]criticisms[/FONT] about the book, please do send me a private message or an e-mail (info@wild-live.org) and I would be happy to get back to you.

Many, many regards, and thank you for the comments on the book (And the web-site )

Anthonio Akkermans

 

[Barn Owl]

I have this on order,however,
I notice that the photographs on the cover are the same as those in the book 'Ultimate Survival' by Akkermans, Cook, Mattos and Morrison which deals with bushcraft, urban, mechanical and terrorism situations.
Am i buying the same literature as the above mentioned book?
Not that i blame the author,mind, i know that sort of thing is not their doing.
Tom.

 

[acw_akkermans]

Yes, the publisher decided to place the Bushcraft book together with another title they had in order to spread out the sales over different interest-markets.

You are correct, the author does not have a say about this unfortunately.

Regards,

Anthonio

 

[Raptor]

I'll definitly be putting out the hints for christmas pressie for this.

Antonio certainly knows his stuff, know him by reputation only, all good.

Best of luck with the book Antonio.

Frank

 

[madrussian]

Not available yet from Amazon.com in the states. It does show that you can pre order it or order from another seller. I put it in my cart. I'll order it with my next order. Looking forward to reading it. After I finish all the others I bought. I like the idea of using "primative means" in bushcraft.