Books written by Douglas Congdon-Martin

  • Scenic Relief Carving
    Scenic Relief Carving

    An introduction to the traditional German woodcarving techniques. Col. illus.

  • Figurative Cast Iron: A Collector's Guide
    Figurative Cast Iron: A Collector's Guide

    This will give insight into the creativity of designers of cast iron which allowed mundane objects of life to become interesting works of art and fancy.

  • Coffee Antiques
    Coffee Antiques

    From grinders to coffee cans, posters to coffee makers, this is a varied collection from around the world, covering over 100 years and ranging from the most mundane to the most exotic.

  • Chip Carving Pennsylvania Dutch Designs
    Chip Carving Pennsylvania Dutch Designs

    Book on woodcrafting

  • Country Store Collectibles
    Country Store Collectibles

    Nearly 600 fixtures, products and advertising from old time American country stores are illustrated, plus historical photographs of the stores themselves and the people who worked in them.

  • '50s, '60s, & '70s Kitchen Collectibles
    '50s, '60s, & '70s Kitchen Collectibles

    Here is a nostalgic trip back in time, to mum's eat-in kitchen where family and neighbours gathered for cards, gossip, and good eats.

  • Scroll Saw Pictures
    Scroll Saw Pictures

    An interesting design and two or three colors of wood combine to make a piece of art of which one can be proud. Master scroll sawer Frank Pozsgai presents a step-by-step handbook for creating wonderful scroll saw pictures.

  • Drugstore and Soda Fountain Antiques
    Drugstore and Soda Fountain Antiques

    From the earliest days of the Americans colonies the apothecary has been a central place in community life. It was there that people went for the herbs and medicines that...

  • Carving an American Eagle with Paul White
    Carving an American Eagle with Paul White

    Paul White takes the carver through the process of carving a large traditional bald eagle. Beginning with the gluing of the boards and sculpting and ending with a helpful description of gold leafing, Paul explains each step in detail.