Knots and How to Tie Them

by Walter B. Gibson

More than 75 knots and their uses. Hobbyists, decorators and tricksters will treasure this collection of useful, decorative and magic knots. From simple hitches to complex lariats, trick knots and rope tricks with step-by-step illustrations and instructions. Illustrations throughout. 144 pages.

Genres: Reference, Nonfiction

144 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1961

About the author

Walter Brown Gibson (September 12, 1897-December 6, 1985) was an American author and professional magician best known for his work on the pulp fiction character The Shadow. Gibson, under the pen-name Maxwell Grant, wrote "more than 300 novel-length" Shadow stories, writing up to "10,000 words a day" to satisfy public demand during the character's golden age in the 1930s and 1940s.

Reviews

[Jack · Rating 5 out of 5]

I'll admit, when my mother handed me this book, I was skeptical. Non-fiction isn't really my cup of tea but I have to say this book might have changed that. Though it took some work to muscle through the chapter on the overhand knot, I was definitely hooked by the time I finished the chapter on the figure eight knot. The plot line is a roller coaster ride of emotion. And Walter B. Gibson( I call him Gibby ) makes you feel like you are right there with him, wrestling with the infamous Lark's Head knot, but I don't have to explain that experience to all you Knotties out there ;). And I don't even want to give spoilers, but when you find out that you need to bring the end of the rope back through the loop of a bowline in order to tie it, you just get blown away. But you'll find that out for yourself when you read this. Verdict: AMAZING!!!!!!!!





ha. sarcasm.

[Aida]

a knot is a knot is a knot. simple knots, double knots, hitches, these are some of the knots featured here in what is touted as the"most authoritative" book on knots. what have i learned? i've stopped at simple knots. i promise to learn the rest -- at least before i die. a fun book.