The
book that all knife collectors have been waiting for: the history of knife
makers Joseph Rodgers and the single most important Collection in the world:
the "Samuel Setian's Collection of Joseph Rodgers & Sons Exhibition
Grade Knives". 304 large pages (27 x23 cm) (11" x 9"), in a
deluxe cloth binding and lavishly illustrated with over 200 full-page color
photographs showing more than 270 pieces manufactured by the famous British makers.
Samuel Setian has produced an exceptional book. Addressed to both
collectors and bibliophiles, it will surely become a collectible item itself,
as well as a source of information for all lovers of fine knives. A real
legacy for future generations of collectors.
The book has been printed using state-of-the-art technology for high quality printing. These 304 pages in best quality paper, allow the over 200 full-page color photographs to depict every single detail of the more than 270 pieces manufactured by Joseph Rodgers that are part of the Setian Collection and which have been specially selected for publication. The book is exquisitely bound in cloth and protected by a plastic covered dust cover and is of large format (27 x23 cm) (11" x 9"). Several period photographs complement the text related to the history of the famed British make. The book, authored by the well-known Abel A. Domenech, who has previously published "Del Facón al Bowie" and "El Cuchillo Táctico" among other books, is available in three editions in English, Spanish and Portuguese.
Una excepcional obra de arte y compendio de estudio para nosotros los
amantes de cuchillos de colección.
Norm Flayderman. Fort Lauderdale, Florida, EE.UU.- Junio de 1999.
Excelente combinación, la pluma de A. Domenech y los conocimientos y
piezas logradas por S. Setian resumidas en lo que será un libro de consulta
para los especialistas en el futuro.
Jim Parker. Georgia, EE.UU.- Junio de 1999.
El haber contribuido con la realización de un "Show", en el cual
una parte de la colección Samuel Setian que se incremento con varias piezas,
me hacen sentir parte de este completísimo libro muy útil para nosotros los
coleccionistas.
J. Bruce Voyles. Junio de 1999.
Con la Publicación del libro "Joseph Rogers & Son - Colección
Samuel Setian" los autores presentan a los amantes de todo el mundo una
fiesta para los ojos y para el espíritu.
Mark. D. Zalesky, editor de la revista Knife World.
To order the book please contact its Publisher, Samuel Setian, sending a check or money order in U.S. Dollars to the order of: Samuel Setian Defensa 1065 Buenos Aires (1065) Argentina Tel: (5411) 4307-9019 Fax (5411) 4307-5054 E-mail: setians@ciudad.com.ar.
