--- product_id: 50274389 title: "The Nature and Art of Workmanship" price: "€ 49.19" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.gr/products/50274389-the-nature-and-art-of-workmanship store_origin: GR region: Greece --- # The Nature and Art of Workmanship **Price:** € 49.19 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The Nature and Art of Workmanship - **How much does it cost?** € 49.19 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.gr](https://www.desertcart.gr/products/50274389-the-nature-and-art-of-workmanship) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description This is one of the classic books on craftsmanship and design. In it, David Pye explores the meaning of skill and its relationship to design and manufacture. Cutting through a century of fuzzy thinking, he proposes a new theory of making based on the concept of good workmanship and shows how it imparts all-important diversity to our visual environment. Review: The Nature and Art of Workmanship - This book was first published in 1968 and I must have read it at that time, but never owned a copy. Reading it again now, confirms that this is a seminal book on the subject, written in a straightforward, engaging and unpretentious style. David Pye was an architect, designer and Professor of Furniture Design at the Royal College of Art, but above all a craftsman. He knew what he was talking about, both from critical observation and from practical experience. This is not a long book, but it analyses design and craftsmanship with an admirable clarity and introduces ideas which have stayed with me since my first reading of the book. For example the simple but intriguing division of making techniques into "the workmanship of certainty" and "the workmanship of risk." This book is essential reading for every designer, craftsperson, critic and commentator with an interest in the crafts. Review: Stands the test of time - Like all high quality craftsmanship this excellent work stands the test of time (originally published in 1968). I'm not a craftsman but wanted to understand craftsmanship in relation to Aristotle's ideas about 'techne'. Pye's thinking is wonderfully clear and insightful and is full of the kind of fine detail that looks good from a distance and even better when given close attention - just like the fine quality craftsmanship he describes. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | 169,965 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) 61 in Industrial Chemistry & Manufacturing Technologies 107 in Carpentry & Woodwork 169 in Woodworking | | Customer Reviews | 4.5 out of 5 stars 107 Reviews | ## Images ![The Nature and Art of Workmanship - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81LBL9BwVoL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The Nature and Art of Workmanship *by M***N on 26 September 2013* This book was first published in 1968 and I must have read it at that time, but never owned a copy. Reading it again now, confirms that this is a seminal book on the subject, written in a straightforward, engaging and unpretentious style. David Pye was an architect, designer and Professor of Furniture Design at the Royal College of Art, but above all a craftsman. He knew what he was talking about, both from critical observation and from practical experience. This is not a long book, but it analyses design and craftsmanship with an admirable clarity and introduces ideas which have stayed with me since my first reading of the book. For example the simple but intriguing division of making techniques into "the workmanship of certainty" and "the workmanship of risk." This book is essential reading for every designer, craftsperson, critic and commentator with an interest in the crafts. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Stands the test of time *by B***Y on 8 February 2019* Like all high quality craftsmanship this excellent work stands the test of time (originally published in 1968). I'm not a craftsman but wanted to understand craftsmanship in relation to Aristotle's ideas about 'techne'. Pye's thinking is wonderfully clear and insightful and is full of the kind of fine detail that looks good from a distance and even better when given close attention - just like the fine quality craftsmanship he describes. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ brilliant book so pleased with how it assisted in my ... *by A***R on 15 February 2018* brilliant book so pleased with how it assisted in my dissertation...really defined the difference between Art and Craft in a simplistic way. David Pye must have been a great teacher..thank goodness he wrote this book and submitted his philosophy to paper to continue helping students. ## Frequently Bought Together - The Nature and Art of Workmanship - The Nature and Aesthetics of Design - The Craftsman --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.gr/products/50274389-the-nature-and-art-of-workmanship](https://www.desertcart.gr/products/50274389-the-nature-and-art-of-workmanship) --- *Product available on Desertcart Greece* *Store origin: GR* *Last updated: 2026-07-14*