Product Description

The Kite Making Handbook is an ideal first time buy for anyone interested in kites. It gives a concise insight into the kite flying world spanning the legend and history of kite flying in ancient China to ward off evil spirits to the modern day international kite-flying festivals and competitions. With over 400 illustrations this book is packed with detailed step-by-step instructions on how to make a whole range of kites including the materials and techniques needed to create the simplest of flat and box kites to the more complicated fighting and acrobatic flying models with names such as Box Delta, Nagasaki Hata and the Peter Powell. Once built, flying the kite is the next challenge and here the Italian authors have useful tips for getting the kite off the ground and dealing with varying wind conditions to avoid untimely landings. The various chapters are interspersed with anecdotes and factual gems on kites, making this book an enjoyable read as well as an informative hobby kite-makers guide.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #810912 in Books
• Published on: 2004-03
• Format: Illustrated
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 128 pages

Customer Reviews

Save Your Money
This book contains some very colorful and intricate designs. However, the instructions for constructing most of the kites are very poorly written and difficult (or impossible) to follow. If you are really interested in constructing kites, or don't have enough kite-building experience to figure out the vague instructions, then find a different book.

Good Range of Designs
This book contains a varied selection of kite designs. Some are simple and easy, others are not. The instructions are sometimes a bit ambiguous (I think the book is translated from Italian?), but if you're into making your own kites, you're probably clever enough to make some adjustments. It's also great that they show readers how to reuse household materials.