Product Description

The garden shed is an icon of national identity, and holds a special place in the hearts of British men. Often described as a sanctuary from the outside world and the other half, a man's shed begins where a boy's bedroom leaves off, allowing him space for the prized objects and boyish dreams there is seldom room for inside the house. In this book, authors Gordon Thorburn and Gareth Jones delve into the sheds of British blokes to discover the personalities and passions hidden within. These sheds are home to workshops crammed with strange inventions, soda siphon collections, a reptile house, cinema and even a funeral directors. A must for every shed-lover, or anyone who has ever lost their partner at the end of the garden, this charming book celebrates the enduring appeal of a very British obsession, the shed.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #119486 in Books
• Published on: 2006-11-01
• Original language: English
• Binding: Paperback
• 184 pages

About the Author
Gordon Thorburn started his writing career as an advertising copywriter before becoming a fulltime author of a variety of books ranging from romantic fiction through an account of the RAF to a hilarious look at village cricket. He lives in Buxton, Derbyshire. Gareth Jones was the editor/researcher of Men and Sheds, Men and Collections, and Men and Models. He works in publishing and lives in London, and has a modest but cosy shed in his back garden