Made by Hand: My Adventures in the World of Do-It-Yourself-Fast Shipping

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“It’s not merely good, it’s foundation-shaking.” -Seth Godin

From his unique vantage point as editor-in-chief of Makemagazine, the hub of the do-it-yourself movement, Mark Frauenfeldertakes readers on an inspiring and surprising tour of the vibrant worldof DIY.

Frauenfelder spent a year trying a variety of offbeat projects suchas keeping chickens and bees, tricking out his espresso machine,whittling wooden spoons, making guitars out of cigar boxes, and doingcitizen science with his daughters in the garage. His whole familyfound that DIY helped them take control of their lives, offering deeplysatisfying alternatives for spending time together. Working with theirhands and minds helped them feel more engaged with the world aroundthem.

Frauenfelder also profiles fascinating “alpha makers” leadingvarious DIY movements and grills them for their best tips and offers a unique perspective on how earning a few calluses can be farmore rewarding than another trip to the mall.