Uhrwerke

Wonderfully told in a light manner and of high quality: A history of timekeeping, a glimpse into the fascinating world of watchmaking, and a love letter to an ancient craft.

The invention of the clock was at least as significant for human culture as the printing press or the wheel, as the precise measurement of time has shaped our attitudes towards work, leisure, trade, politics, and much more. But clocks are also impressive instruments that house intricate, highly complex technology in a small space. Few are as suited to tell their story as the esteemed English watchmaker Rebecca Struthers. On her very personal journey through time, she takes us into her workshop, where she works with special pieces: handcrafted antique clocks with high technical finesse, uniquely designed examples that at first glance don’t even look like clocks, classics of the watchmaking craft that make the hearts of watch enthusiasts race. They all reveal something about their era, about past watchmakers, and about their owners. Rebecca Struthers' book is a wonderfully light narrative of timekeeping, clocks, and a love letter to a craft.

Features: numerous illustrations, 4-color image section.