S-town exquisite clocks : celebrating the artistry of John B. McLemore, horologist / Philip E. Morris Jr. & William R. Tatum.

By: Contributor(s): Material type: TextTextPublisher: Columbia, PA : National Association of Watch & Clock Collectors, Inc., [2023]Copyright date: ©2023Edition: First editionDescription: 192 pages : color illustrations ; 29 cmContent type:
  • text
Media type:
  • unmediated
Carrier type:
  • volume
ISBN:
  • 9798985996739
Subject(s):
Contents:
Pt. 1. Clock shop -- pt. 2. Clocks -- pt. 3. Birdcages & the art of dialing -- pt. 4. The hedge maze & gardens -- pt. 5. Appendices.
Summary: "More than just the person who inspired the acclaimed podcast S-Town from Serial and This American Life, John B. McLemore was a highlight accomplished clockmaker who in his lifetime restored fine clocks back to their full splendor. He was particular about the way that he worked and carefully replicated historical methodologies to ensure an authentic treatment of the diverse timepieces that he worked on. This book showcases McLemore's meticulous approach to horology and to other aspects of his life, including his hedge maze and gardens. Authors Philip Morris and William Tatum provide insight into the craftsmanship and vision of a man who was a most intriguing and talented resident of S-Town."--Amazon website.

Includes index.

Pt. 1. Clock shop -- pt. 2. Clocks -- pt. 3. Birdcages & the art of dialing -- pt. 4. The hedge maze & gardens -- pt. 5. Appendices.

"More than just the person who inspired the acclaimed podcast S-Town from Serial and This American Life, John B. McLemore was a highlight accomplished clockmaker who in his lifetime restored fine clocks back to their full splendor. He was particular about the way that he worked and carefully replicated historical methodologies to ensure an authentic treatment of the diverse timepieces that he worked on. This book showcases McLemore's meticulous approach to horology and to other aspects of his life, including his hedge maze and gardens. Authors Philip Morris and William Tatum provide insight into the craftsmanship and vision of a man who was a most intriguing and talented resident of S-Town."--Amazon website.

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