"This is the most comprehensive work on this subject. Covers the history of Celtic knot art, complete with illustrations of original stone work. Easy-to-follow layouts are easy to copy for one's own enjoyment....a source of inspiration."—The Irish Family Names Society. "Iain Bain has admirably succeeded."—The Irish Herald. 136 pages (8 in color), 528 b/w illus., 6 1/2 X 9 1/4.
This book untangles the process of creating intricate Celtic knotwork with clear diagrams and examples. Color plates of historic books illustrated with knotwork are included. Lessons and explanations get progressively more sophisticated as your work your way through the book.