Another Compendium from Fine Woodworking
If you have not read any of the Fine Woodworking books, then you need to know that they are not "books" per se. They do not have any continuity between "chapters". They do not present a complete presentation of the topic. They are a grouping (sometimes very loosely tied to the subject) of articles that have appeared in Fine Woodworking Magazine.
Rarely do I find any of their books to be filled with ideas I can use, but also rarely do I fail to find at least one that hits my hot button. I buy these because they are cheaper than the magazine for the material you get. By some unknown set of criteria, the articles that make it into their books are "best of".
"Practical Design" is not for beginners and is not as practical as most of their books. I did particularly like the "Design A Chair That Fits Like A Glove". I had lost my copy of the article that I had saved from when it first appeared. I have severe back problems and I think this will be one of my winter projects.
Helpful book
This book is helpful if you keep in mind what its purpose is. It is not to provide design ideas. It is to provide design guides. Things like selecting grain, joinery, finishes, proportions, etc. are covered, and done so well. For the cost this is a great value and helpful guide. Well written and laid out, and the photos and drawings are excellent.
A collection of articles
Sometimes you buy a book and it is exactly what it appears to be. That's the case with this book. This book contains a collection of articles from the magazine "Fine Woodworking". Good articles about various subjects related to furniture making. It is not a beginners book, but for the somewhat experienced woodworker it's good reading/reference material.
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