{"product_id":"the-kaufmann-mercantile-guide-how-to-split-wood-shuck-an-oyster-and-master-other-simple-pleasures","title":"The Kaufmann Mercantile Guide: How to Split Wood, Shuck an Oyster, and Master Other Simple Pleasures","description":"\u003ctable align=\"center\" border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"2\" cellspacing=\"0\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"productDetailSmallElements\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\"By the purveyors of the masterfully curated online store with the same name, their first endeavor in print is a huge success.\" -- \n\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eReal Simple\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\"This book will empower anyone to take on a do-it-yourself project, as it includes step-by-step guide on everything from cleaning cast iron pans to brewing the perfect cup of coffee to repairing a flat bicycle tire. There are how-to's for kitchen, outdoor, home, gardening, and grooming projects and tasks, meaning your recipient will feel grateful for your gift the next time a dilemma strikes.\" \n\u003cbr\u003e - Sports Illustrated Online\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\"Forty-eight how-tos that reflect Kaufmann Mercantile's larger philosophy about life. Included are instructions for starting a campfire, repairing a bicycle tire flat, building a lean-to shelter, sewing a button and sabering a bottle of Champagne, along with suggested tools for the jobs.\" - the New York Times\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\"It's not always practical to drop our workaday worries for a trip into the woods, so you might find it worthwhile to bring the \"simple pleasures\" inside. It's also a lot easier. Fording a stream is dangerous; reading about it from the comfy corner of your three-piece sectional is not. But the Kaufmann Mercantile Guide is not merely an SAS Survival Guide for the craft set: caring for raw denim, soap-making, and gutting fish are just a few of the old-timey skills that'll get you through the artisanal apocalypse.\" \n\u003cbr\u003e - Amazon Book Review \n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBiographical Note\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tSebastian Kaufmann is CEO and founder of Kaufmann Mercantile. Originally conceived as a blog, Sebastian's strategic vision led the company's growth to a full-scale e-commerce brand, offering the finest-made products from over 300 of the world's best manufacturers in more than 20 countries. The company's dedication to sourcing and selling ethically made and hand-picked items carries across in its careful consideration and selection criteria, as well as its commitment to telling the stories of those who made them. \n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Prior to founding Kaufmann Mercantile, Sebastian co-founded music video and commercial film production company Draw Pictures, where he helmed the company as CEO. 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Building from a philosophy of slow living with a focus on functionality and quality, \n\u003ci\u003eThe Kaufmann Mercantile Guide \u003c\/i\u003eis an accessible reference book for the utilitarian in all of us. \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e This comprehensive field guide to life shares Kaufmann Mercantile's collective expertise on 48 helpful life skills that range from essential know-how--from frying an egg to tying a tie to brewing coffee perfectly--to aspirational expertise--like splitting wood, building a fire, or shucking an oyster. \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Organized into five instructional sections, each prefaced by an expert, this handsome coffee table book includes original artwork that visually walks you through each \"how-to\" step. 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