Describes leather working techniques using photographs, charts and diagrams. Ancient and contemporary examples are used to illustrate potentials in leather from an overall standpoint of design. Chapters include: Leather; Tools; Patterns; Cutting, Trimming; Bending; Design; Texture & Sculptural Dimensions; Colorants; Ornamentation; Decor- ation; Joining; Finishing, Maintenance; Decoration. ''Excellent for hobbyist or professional alike. '' (322 pages)