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Kite Books

It is a long time since any new kite making books have been published, but there are still some good ones out there. When I find them at book sales or second hand shops I often buy them so I can pass them on to interested kite makers.



A KITE JOURNEY THROUGH INDIA
by Tal Streeter

Softback, 1996 first edition, 181 pp, 25.5 x 19 cm
A beautifully produced book resulting from the author's travels from the Punjab to Madras studying the rich variety of kites and kitefliers in India. Hundreds of colour and black and white photographs. Second hand, but in as-new condition.

AKJTI - $50.00



MAKING AND FLYING MODERN KITES
by Jim Rowlands

Hardback, 1989 reprint, 127 pp, 28 x 22 cm
Plans and instructions for over 30 kites, with information about materials, construction methods, problem solving and kite-flying techniques. Lots of illustrations and 14 colour photographs. Second hand, but in excellent condition.

MAFMK - $20.00



FUN WITH KITES
10 exciting designs with easy instructions
by John & Kate Dyson

Softback, 1987 reprint, 30 pp, 26 x 17.5 cm
Plans and instructions for 10 kites, with information about materials, construction methods and kite-flying techniques. Lots of illustrations, with some additional decoration by Daniel! Second hand.

FUNWK - $5.00