Home Book of Picture Framing: Professional Secrets of Mounting, Matting, Framing, and Displaying Artwork, Photographs…

I was frankly surprised to see this book get anything but five-star reviews, but I suppose it depends on where you're coming from. I'm a cabinetmaker, and my wife and I went to Hawaii on our 25th anniversary in 2001. I saw a map of the Sandwich Islands that I loved. Unframed it was $95. Framed in koa wood, it was $795.I told my wife that I could go home, get a book on matting and framing, and for what they were going to charge for the one item, I could frame it and the other things we'd purchased as souvenirs. And that's just what I did. Interestingly enough, koa wood is very expensive. At that time I paid $26 a board foot for it. I purchased two boards which cost me $700, but from them I made six frames. I have no idea of what the price would be today.I spent over a week going through this book. I studied it like I was preparing for a test, taking notes and so forth. Personally, I found it enormously helpful, but perhaps it was geared to people like me. I do know that I have just purchased a second copy which I mean to give to a friend of ours. She is a fledgling photographer who is starting to get some notice. However, she has her photos matted, and the person doing the job is terrible. This book will set her straight.I can honestly say that I have gotten raves for my matting over the years. And I learned every bit of it from this book. I like the mat cutter he used and got one for myself. It's easy to work with, but again, as a cabinetmaker I do much more complex things, so I may not be a fair judge of it. I just know it works for me, and I would recommend it to anyone starting out in the field. As for the matting, there is a whole method to which mats to use and how to use them, all of which I got from this book. Finally, for those who may not be able to make their own molding, the author sets forth several methods of work.Again, what works for me may not work for others. But since I was getting this book for a friend, I thought I'd give my two cents on the subject.

This book covers the details for framing, matting and finishing framed artwork. Also, some framing issues are covered and it does a practical explanation of how to put it all together. It is well written.

I was looking to acquire enough information to start framing a couple of items, and so wanted a book that would discuss the basics in detail. This book takes a more general introductory approach, including chapters on woodworking basics and various types of framing jobs--ideal for someone with no background looking to start framing as a hobby or business. If you have some woodworking background and know what type of framing you want to do, you should probably look elsewhere. However, if you want an introduction to the overall practice of framing, the types of tools and skills required, and are ready to pursue other information for deeper coverage, it's a good starting place.

I purchased this book based on the positive comments left by the other reviewers here. This is a wonderful book. Possibly the best how-to-book on any subject I have read. The text is easy to follow and the pictures used to clarify the text were obviously selected with a great deal of care. I can not stress the choice of photographs used to illustrate this book enough, they are superb. The book explains each process in a systematic manner. You are never left with the feeling that something is missing. From the table of contents to the index, the quality of this book comes through. The address, telephone numbers, email, and description of services for 85 different suppliers are listed. It even covers the economics of purchasing ready-made frames at discount prices. This is truly a comprehensive work on framing for the novice and intermediate framer. This is one book purchase you will never regret.

This book has a ton of information especially for beginners. How to mat, double mat, triple mat! Buy this book and then be on the lookout for a mat cutter, maybe used on E Bay, custom cut your own mats. Oh, and there info on making your own frames also.

I originally bought this book in Y2K.... 2000. At the time the book was current, but the steps covered in the book still hold true, but not the materials to use. Get mounting hinges that include an antibacterial adhesive. I myself have the Logan Framer's Edge 650 mounted mat cutting machine. If you are looking for a book written less than 11 or 12 years ago, look elsewhere. Look for Logan's book or other author instead.

So out of date as to be useless.

You can save a fortune matting and framing your own photos, posters and other art work. There's a bit of up-front cost getting the tools, but they are rapidly paid for in the cost savings. This book shows what you need and how to do it to enhance the subject matter. The opportunities for customization are practically endless. Lots of great ideas here.

Very disappointed and will be returning. It's a reprint from a 1988 book, there are lots of new materials and tools available for use by the home framer which aren't mentioned. I'll go looking for something more up to date!

Everything you need to know and more, now I just have to get my husband to get making the frames!

This is a great intro. to picture framing.Kenn chats away, demystifying and explaining the whole process of framing and mounting with a sense of humour.I would recommend.

Can't say I would recommend it to anyone. Why? First of all it seems a little dated - not necessarily the content but the book style. It's all in B&W - no colour illustrations at all. Secondly, it's written by an American author so not always relevant to those of us in the UK.A far better book on this subject is written by Andy Parks (Frames and Framing)

Looked good when I got it but within a week the ok started falling apart, looks like it had been wet at one time

Book and service were as ststed