This unique encyclopaedia from remarkable Russian master Vladimir Колесьянкина concentrated in itself the enormous amount of material, both theoretical and practical, on so favourite in our country type of art, as carving! Our country has rich traditions in this type of work, but it does not cost in place, new receptions, techniques, styles, instruments, appear! All of it to a full degree is reflected in it by large and gap-filling useful information to the book. And except the detailed recital of history, types of screw-thread and subtleties of each of them, author in detail and correctly gives an opportunity to master basis geometrical to the reader, плоскорельефной, relief, контррельефной, by volume screw-thread in the incremental illustrated instructions, orients in the choice of wood, necessary instruments, methods of treatment of finish goods. And an experience master, and beginner will find the great number of valuable material in this book. She, no doubt, will become the real a friend and adviser for all, who wants to create.