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Crafts & Hobbies

Are you a master of your own craft or just looking for your next hobby? You have come to the right place, because at Tales you find a wide variety of hobby and craft books perfect for both professionals and beginners. Whether you like action and fun found in sports, games and motor vehicles, or you enjoy diving into the more gentle and cozy creative activities and DIYs, you find it here. If you instead like spending time outside we would recommend you to take a look at our selection of books about hobbies within the field of gardening, nature and animals. We have something for every taste. Are you ready to dive into an inspiring universe of crafts and hobbies?
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  • - The Great European Hike
     
    £28.49

  • by KIM HARGREAVES
    £11.49

  • - How Degrowth Will Save the World
    by Jason Hickel
    £9.49

  • - Colour Nature's Wonders
    by Kerby Rosanes
    £9.49

    With over 50 endangered and vulnerable creatures and landscapes to colour, this book will raise awareness of our fragile world and inspire conservation.

  • by Gerd Heuschmann
    £19.49

    Dr Heuschmann explores what it means to be a 'responsible rider,' and asks whether, in today's society, it is indeed possible for riders in any horse sport to put the good of the horse first and foremost. The book includes art to help show the anatomy of the horse and how it is impacted by various riding techniques

  • by Lonely Planet, Brendan Sainsbury & Gregor Clark
    £12.99

  • by Kim Stanley Robinson
    £9.49

    From the visionary New York Times bestselling author of New York 2140 comes a near-future novel that is a gripping exploration of climate change, technology, politics, and the human behaviours that drive these forces.

  • - A step-by-step guide to creating more than a dozen adorable projects!
    by Sarah Hand
    £11.99

    Your favorite childhood craft is back in a big way! With Art Makers: Papier Mache, you can learn to craft and create using papier mache-a fun, easy, and hands-on hobby that both kids and adults will love.

  • - Step-by-Step Realistic Line Drawing - A Sourcebook for Aspiring Artists and Designers
    by David Drazil
    £11.99

    Draw Like an Artist: 100 Buildings and Architectural Forms shows readers step by step how to draw a global survey of culturally significant buildings and their details, from ancient to modern.

  • - Decorating with French Country Flair
    by Shauna Varvel
    £28.49

    An intimate tour of quintessential Provencal style, featuring chic homes and interior details inspired by this picturesque region Thirty years after the publication of Peter Mayle’s bestselling memoir A Year in Provence, the sun-drenched southern French region continues to excite home decorators with its combination of rustic charm, elegant details, and historical influences. Provence Style showcases the best of the region, with Shauna Varvel’s quintessential 18th-century Rhône valley farmhouse—Le Mas des Poiriers—as its centerpiece. Named for the working pear orchard on the grounds, the property was reimagined by noted local architect Alexandre Lafourcade, who transformed a rough structure into a luxurious expression of the Provençal aesthetic, referencing historical influences, rural traditions, and Parisian taste. Set amid a garden of allées, arbors, and terraces designed by the architect’s mother, renowned landscape designer Dominique Lafourcade, this exemplar of Provençal style is the starting point for exploring the region’s characteristic interior details and exterior features. The book includes chapters on the public spaces of the home, from entrances to living rooms, the private realm of bedrooms and bathrooms, and outdoor areas including patios and kitchen gardens, transporting the reader on a captivating stylistic journey.

  • - The New Science of a Lost Art
    by James Nestor
    £9.49

  • by Becky Herrick
    £7.99

    Scratch off adorable patterns and glitter to reveal hidden Kawaii animals, characters and more! Includes one wooden stylus and over 20 pages to scratch off!

  • - Music Paper Sheet For Guitarist And Musicians - Wide Staff Tab Large Size 8,5 x 11
    by Adil Daisy
    £12.49

  • - Colour Timeless Legends
    by Kerby Rosanes
    £9.49

    From New York Times bestselling illustrator, Kerby Rosanes, Mythic World features over 50 mythical creatures and legends to colour.

  • - A Definitive and Illustrated History - Pocket Edition
    by S. Theresa Dietz
    £10.99

    The Complete Language of Flowers is a captivating book written by S. Theresa Dietz. Published in 2022 by Wellfleet Press, U.S., this book delves into the enchanting world of flowers and their symbolic meanings. As the title suggests, it provides a comprehensive guide to the language of flowers, a fascinating subject that has intrigued humans for centuries. The author, S. Theresa Dietz, expertly weaves together the history, mythology, and symbolism of flowers in a way that is both engaging and enlightening. This book falls under the genre of nature writing, but it has a unique twist, making it a must-read for anyone interested in flowers, nature, or symbolism. The Complete Language of Flowers is a testament to S. Theresa Dietz's extensive knowledge and passion for the subject. It's a recent publication, having been released in March 2022, and comes highly recommended for its depth and breadth of information. It is published by Wellfleet Press, U.S., a publisher known for its high-quality publications. The book is written in English.

  • - Learn to Paint in 6 Steps or Less
    by Hannah Podbury
    £13.49

    Learn to paint 50 projects in just a few simple steps

  • by Leslie Kaminoff & Amy Matthews
    £18.49 - 28.99

    From breathing to inversions to standing poses, this title shows you how specific muscles respond to the movements of the joints; how alterations of a pose can enhance or reduce effectiveness and how the spine, breathing and body position are all fundamentally linked.

  • - Contains 24 books!
    by Various
    £20.49

    Containing 24 mini picture books, The Christmas Elf's Magical Bookshelf Advent Calendar is the PERFECT countdown to Christmas.

  • by Lucy Collin
    £14.99

    Create your own magic with this Harry Potter crochet book! Create your own magic and conjure up these adorable figures of ';the boy who lived' and his friends. This book gives step-by-step directions to make Harry Potter, Dobby, and twelve more magical amigurumi models, and the full-color photos will ensure your projects turn out completely enchanting.

  • - How Science is Revealing a New Story of Our Human Origins
    by Tom Higham
    £9.49

  • - How To Become Self-Sufficient And Prepared For The Next Crisis
    by Jim Cobb
    £11.49

    The advice in this book is useful for both those who want to prepare for a future catastrophe (like a pandemic!), and for those who simply want to become more self-sufficient in their everyday life.

  • - Discoveries of a Forest Ecologist
    by Suzanne Simard
    £10.99

  • by Ross Edgley
    £15.49

    The World's Fittest Cookbook is the latest masterpiece by the renowned author, Ross Edgley. Published by HarperCollins Publishers on January 6, 2022, this book is a must-have for fitness enthusiasts and food lovers alike. As you delve into its pages, you will discover a world of nutritious and delicious recipes designed to fuel your body and mind. Ross Edgley, known for his expertise in the fitness genre, has meticulously curated these recipes to ensure they are not only tasty but also beneficial for your health. The World's Fittest Cookbook promises to be more than just a cookbook, it is a guide to a healthier, fitter you. Don't miss out on this fantastic publication from HarperCollins Publishers.

  • by Melanie Martinez
    £13.49

    Color in each page as Melanie Martinez’s fictional character Cry Baby and a few magical friends plan their escape from the K-12 Sleepaway School. Parental Advisory Explicit Content

  • - Making and assembling furniture designs inspired by Enzo Mari
    by Erik Eje Almqvist
    £16.99

    Erik Eje Almqvist unpacks the practical aspects of the Autoprogettazione? theory, offering simple designs for handbuilt, beautiful furniture. Using just a hammer, nails and boards plus easy-to-follow instructions with diagrams, Hammer & Nail explores only a few techniques but arms the reader with skills and inspiration for life.

  • - 20 Nordic Designs for All Year Round
    by Niina Laitinen
    £11.99

    20 beautifully designed sock patterns for experienced knitters themed on the four seasons.

  • - Create the Clothes You Love with 10 Innovative 3-in-1 Projects
    by Juliet Uzor
    £19.99

    Introducing 'The Great British Sewing Bee: The Modern Wardrobe' by Juliet Uzor. Published in 2022 by Quadrille Publishing Ltd, this book is a treasure trove for sewing enthusiasts. As the latest addition to the 'Great British Sewing Bee' series, the book offers an array of modern wardrobe designs that are both stylish and practical. Juliet Uzor, with her expert knowledge and creative flair, guides readers through each project with clear instructions and helpful tips. From everyday essentials to statement pieces, these designs cater to various skill levels and style preferences. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced sewer, this book is a must-have for your collection. Experience the joy of creating your own clothes with 'The Great British Sewing Bee: The Modern Wardrobe'.

  • by Thomas Pavitte
    £9.49

  • by Oslo Davis
    £9.99

    Even in the best of times, family life can get kind of annoying. And home may be where the heart is, as they say, but wow can the people you share it with uniquely test your nerves. This stress-reducing adult coloring book lets you color your way through the funny and true irritations and minor catastrophes of life with those we love the most (most of the time).

The advantages of Crafts and Hobbies 
At Tales you find hobby craft books for everyone. The books will allow you to dive into what interests only just you and to expand on your creative skills will evolve you as a human being. It will make it easier for you to concentrate in every situation of life including at your work space. It will also make you more innovative and creative in general - something many jobs require of you today. 
The hobby books are directed to every level and will inspire you to get started or improve the craft that you have fallen in love with. 
In Tales’ selection of Crafts & Hobbies - you could also get inspiration to get more motion or physical activities into your busy everyday life. We all know that exercise is good and healthy for us, but you may have tried all the most common sports(grene) and all the machines at your local fitness center, and concludes that motion was not something for you. In our selection of hobby craft books you find all the inspiration you need to discover new and creative ways of movement. They will make you forget all about motion and sweat and you will instead just enjoy the game, while you actually move your body quite a lot. Exercising is not only good for your physical health, but also your mental health will benefit from it. You improve our attention span and you will have a better capacity to learn new things.  
Another wonderful thing about hobbies is that it can create communities. When you gather around a common interest you can find new friends, who all like the same hobby or craft as you. As part of a creative community you can meet a great diversity of people, who all happen to be interested in the same hobby as you. A social community around a common hobby can also help you on your way to becoming better to your craft. In a community you can spar with each other and learn from each other's experiences both within the field of the specific hobby, but as your friendship grows you can also spare about life in general, maybe while you knit, sew or play. 

Crafts & Hobbies Trends
Since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic the focus on DIY and other creative activities you could in a home doing quarantine has grown. Many have taken up their previous interest in sewing or knitting and others discovered the wonders of making their own clothes for the first time. Also in light of the climate crisis many especially young people have an increased focus on sustainability and by sewing your next dress or knitting your next sweater yourself you can also make the clothes making process more sustainable. 
The advantages by making your own clothes is in fact that you can design and make it as you want to. If you are a novice in sewing we would recommend you to follow the guidelines found in a good hobby and crafts book that will guide you every step of the way. The pandemic has also increased the focus on the home and garden, and in our selection you find the hobby books that will help you decorate your home in the best possible way, and guide you on how to get a vigorous garden with lots of flowers and life. 

Hobby crafts scrapbooks
Tales’ selection also counts hobby crafts scrapbooks. The scrapbooks either guide or invite you to fill out different creative tasks in order to remember some of life’s biggest events. You can for example get inspiration for how to best remember your wedding in the hobby crafts scrapbook Our Wedding Scrapbook. The scrapbook is a beautifully illustrated guide on how to gather all the wonderful and overwhelming first wedded memories in a well-arranged and pretty package of a book. 

Hobbycrafts sketchbooks
It can sometimes be hard to keep track of all your creative ideas, and that is why a hobbycrafts sketchbook is a good to have. In a sketch book you can collect all your different ideas both through text, illustrations and pictures and have them all assembled in one place, and have them at hand at all times. Who knows, when they might come in handy? You can for example find the popular Moleskine series in Tales’ selection of Crafts & Hobbies. The Moleskine notebooks are perfect as hobbycrafts sketchbooks and they come in a world of variations and colors. 

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