Minor shelf wear to top edge of dust jacket. Otherwise as new. For decades, boat building has catered for the rich and the elite, andhas been out of the reach of ordinary people both economically andculturally. Iain Oughtred has challenged this philosophy by designingbeautiful yet inexpensive wooden boats ideal for amateur construction,often basing the designs on traditional local craft. Iainhas a cult following around the world as a result of his exceptionallyappealing yet easy to build small boat designs, and this compellingbook shows just why. The photography showcases the beauty of Iain'sboats, as well as the stunning Scottish landscape where he is based.Nic Compton's evocative text traces Iain's journey and the developmentof his designs, the growth of the woodenboat movement and the take-upof Iain's designs by mainstream boat builders all over the world. Thisis the only full colour, comprehensive book on this popular small boatdesigner, and will appeal to existing Iain Oughtr